NSSDEO, Brgy. Burabud, Laoang, N. Samar– As recognition to the retiring Records Officer II/PIO Designate the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office, spearheaded by the OIC-District Engineer Charlito S. Carlobos and the OIC-Assistant District Engineer Atty. Arthur Eric L. Sabong, employees and colleagues initiated a surprise send-off party for Mr. Rey M. Orsua.
Mr. Rey M. Orsua obtained his college degree, AB Political Science, at the University of Eastern Philippines and took Masters in Public Administration at the Philippine Christian University. He is 65 years old, father of two children and a loving husband to Mrs. Marilou T. Orsua.
Through his applaudable work and supervision in the DPAIO, he even made the DPWH-NSSDEO rank first in the score board for CDP Monthly Reports of September 2021, second in the score board for CDP Monthly Reports of October 2021, rank fourth (4) in the score board for CDP Monthly Reports of January 2022.
The simple send-off get-together for Mr. Rey Orsua by the DEO rank-and-file employees was held in advance on June 8, 2023, at the NSSDEO Conference Room in Barangay Burabud, Laoang, Northern Samar; his official retirement date and birthday on June 9, 2023. He was employed in DPWH for thirteen years, and a government worker for almost thirty-five years, including his previous government services. Mr. Orsua joined NSSDEO as a Job Order employee and later was appointed to the position of Administrative Assistant II for two years. On August 18, 2014, he was promoted to Administrative Officer III (Record Officer II) and held the position for nine years.
OIC-ADE Atty. Arthur Eric L. Sabong, together with the chiefs of section and unit heads conveyed their messages to Sir Rey. A Plaque of Recognition was presented in acknowledgement of his commendable service. Likewise, the Records Unit staff and PIO staff presented a charcoal portrait of Sir Rey as a token of his unwavering dedication to NSSDEO.
In response, Mr. Orsua expressed his gratitude to OIC-DE Charlito S. Carlobos, OIC-ADE Atty. Arthur Eric L. Sabong, to the chiefs of section and unit heads for the teamwork and support shown to him during his stint as Records Officer II and Public Information Officer designate.
“Permanente talaga nga magkayaon kita care sa ato opisina. Ito mayaon man kita gihapon extra mile nga ig apply man gihapon ito dire man gud ideal pareho san public service ngan public trust, although dire man mawawara ato commitment sa opisina kaya ako mao gud ak guitatalinguha. Dire man ideal sugad san iba at least dire nato pabay’an. Mao gud iton ako commitment. Thank you, DPWH, for the trust and confidence given me. I would be missing you all but I’m just here in our place.” Mr. Orsua ends his message.
Before his exit in the office, he cascaded all the important works and all-around functions of the Records Unit and PIO.
In another occasion, a get-together was held on July 3, 2023, another send-off affair for Mrs. Leah D. Ogalesco, as gratitude and honor for the retiring Administrative Officer III (Cashier II) of the Administrative Section. During the event, OIC-ADE Atty. Arthur Eric L. Sabong, chiefs of section and unit heads conveyed their messages to Ma’am Leah.
Mrs. Leah D. Ogalesco took up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and graduated at the University of Eastern Philippines. She has three children with her retired teacher husband, Mr. Ruperto L. Ogalesco.
At the age of 29, she started to work with DPWH as office helper. Later, she was promoted to a desk and bookbinder position. On February 27, 1997, she was appointed to the position of Accounting Clerk and promoted on March 22, 2001, to the position of Clerk III.
Over years of hard work and dedicated public service, she was given a higher position when she became the Administrative Officer III (Cashier II), and held the position for almost eleven years. For the record, her official retirement date and birthday is on July 10, 2023.
A plaque of recognition was also presented to acknowledge her sterling service in the government for almost thirty-six years. A surprise gift was given by the Rank-and-File Employees Association headed by Edmund P. Somoray, RAFEA President, as a token of appreciation for her loyalty to the NSSDEO.
In her message, she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to OIC-DE Charlito S. Carlobos and OIC-ADE Atty. Arthur Eric L. Sabong, to the chiefs of section, unit heads and colleagues.
“Sa ako pag serbisyo, trabaho gud la ako ginhinuna huna.” Mrs. Ogalesco said.
The affair ended with the colleague’s warm feedback towards their impeccable service.
(RONEL L.GALUPO,PIO STAFF)
