Prof. Lucia L. Lastimoza, a CPU graduate of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Batch 1975, was one of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awardee. The award was given by by President Rodrigo R. Duterte at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang Palace on September 20, 2017 during the 117th Civil Service Anniversary.
She received a cash incentive, a gold medallion and a presidential plaque with citation signed by the Philippine President. She received the award because of her exceptional and extraordinary contribution in preserving the patrimony of the nation through her protection and conservation of endangered fauna in the island of Panay, particularly in the highlands of Lambunao. Her Mariit Foundation project focuses on nurturing fauna which are on the verge of extinction.
On the anniversary of the Civil Service, an award for outstanding work performance is given to elected and appointed officials and employees holding permanent, temporary, coterminous, contractual and casual status of employment in the government, whether stationed in the Philippines or abroad. There are two award categories for outstanding work performance: the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award (PLB) and the CSC Pagasa Award. PLB is given to an individual or group of individuals with exceptional or extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony. The contribution may be a suggestion, innovation, invention or superior accomplishment. The CSC Pagasa Award is for “outstanding contribution/s resulting from an idea of performance that directly benefit more than one department of the government.”
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