DSWD Region 3 employees were given recognition at the annual PRAISE (Program Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence) Awards. Pusong Malasakit Awards were given to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program staff who were topnotchers of the 2021 Social Worker License Examination: Gezelle Anne Viray Garcia (Top 1), Jasminda Libunao (Top 3), and Beatrice Marie Bondoc (Top 10). 

Meanwhile, Allain R. Malit was recognized as  the National Winner under Best Technical Staff (Permanent Category), as well as Thea Maria Rica S. Del Rosario was a National Winner under the Best Administrative Staff (Permanent Category), Julius Ceasar Baldogo was hailed as the National Winner under the Best House Parent. In addition, the Municipal Action Team of San Simon, Pampanga has received the national award for Best Convergence Team. Czar Cornelius David was also nominated as the Best Social Workar – Technical (Permanent Category). 

Regional Director Marites M. Maristela, CESO III expressed her gratitude to everyone who were nominated and recognized on this year’s PRAISE Awards, “ I am truly happy and so proud of these awards na nagbigay pagkilala sa inyong natatanging ambag sa mga gawain natin sa departamento. Mabuhay kayong lahat, Isang Taos pusong pasasalamat sa karangalang nakamit n’yo para sa DSWD Region 3.Muli, congratulations and God bless!” 

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