Through her unwavering dedication and exemplary performance, Mary Ann has distinguish herself as an outstanding Administrative Assistant III. She consistently demonstrates accuracy, timeliness, and a strong commitment to excellence in all aspects of her work.

Mary Ann is highly regarded for her reliability, organizational skills, and willingness to extend support whenever needed. She treats colleagues with respect and kindness, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace environment. Her professionalism and teamwork contribute significantly to maintaining a culture of productivity and mutual support within the department.

Because of her strong work ethic and the care she invests in her responsibilities each day, she truly deserves recognition as one of the department’s most dependable and hardworking employees. She serves as a role model for others and remains an integral part of the team’s continued success.

Ferdinand consistently upheld a positive attitude while delivering high-quality work, especially in technical clerical tasks. He was responsible for evaluating PENRO/CENRO reports on Certificate of Stewardship Contracts outside CBFM areas for renewal, cancellation, or re-evaluation. He also assisted in forest protection operations, including the apprehension of undocumented forest products and equipment, and supported site inspections of Wood Processing Plants and illegal mining activities. 

As a proactive team leader of the Performance Evaluation Team Community-Based Forest Management PET-CBFM, Ferdinand actively engaged with recognized CBFM People's Organizations, attending community meetings and leading field performance evaluations in line with tenurial agreements. He helped harmonize program implementation and facilitated assistance to underprivileged communities, promoting poverty alleviation through sustainable forest management. 

Ferdinand’s modest and respectful demeanor exemplifies true professionalism, and his unwavering commitment to excellence positively influences both his work and the overall office environment. 

In the exercise of her functions as Human Resource Management Officer, Ms. Glynis K. Yap has consistently demonstrated creativity, innovation, and a high level of professionalism that significantly contribute to the effective delivery of human resource services in the office.

She exhibits strong analytical and creative skills, enabling her to propose practical and well-informed solutions to various personnel-related concerns. Guided by available data and existing policies, she is able to offer new and effective approaches to resolving issues, thereby enhancing the quality and responsiveness of human resource management processes.

Ms. Glynis K. Yap is innovative, particularly in the use of digital tools and systems. She has successfully maintained databases that facilitate the efficient submission of reports, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and allow for easy retrieval of personnel data when needed. These initiatives have streamlined workflows, reduced processing time, and improved overall office efficiency.

Demonstrating initiative and foresight, she continuously develops and implements strategies to improve office performance. She is dedicated, consistent, and deeply committed to her work, often going beyond what is expected to ensure that deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines. Her strong sense of responsibility is evident in her ability to manage tasks efficiently while working with minimal supervision.

Ms. Glynis K. Yap articulates her ideas clearly and effectively, enabling her to explain policies, procedures, and proposed improvements to both management and staff with clarity and confidence. This ability has fostered better understanding, cooperation, and coordination within the organization.

Notably, Ms. Yap played an instrumental role in the development and implementation of the PRIME HRM online application. Her contribution was vital in ensuring that the system is functional, user-friendly, and aligned with PRIME-HRM requirements, thereby supporting the office’s pursuit of human resource maturity and institutional excellence.

Through her creativity, innovation, reliability, and unwavering commitment to public service, she has made significant and lasting contributions to the organization, making her deserving of recognition as Best Employee – Professional Category.

Kryzl Joy has shown innovation by formulating a Fund Control Document through Excel that tracks balances and generates financial reports in fund allotments, an initiative that greatly improved monitoring and efficiency  in her Division. 

She has also pursued self-development by successfully completing her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration under the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program of Capitol University, and by joining running events as  part  of her commitment to maintaining a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle. 

For community engagement, she has extended her compassion to those in need by facilitating the collection of clothing and financial assistance for fire victims. In the area of volunteerism, she is an active blood donor, regularly joins charity works for kids and continues to give her time and effort  in support of noble causes.

Her dedication, hardwork, and service beyond self truly embody the ideals of a model employee in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.