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THE OFFICIAL E-NEWSLETTER OF THE CAREER EXECUTIVE SERVICE

www.cesboard.gov.phVOLUME 10 ISSUE NO. 10OCTOBER 2017

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S ixty-six (66) government executiveslearned better ways to handle stress in

the workplace during the fourth and finalconduct of the CES Club for 2017 entitled“Recognizing and Dealing with Stress in theWorkplace” held at Seda Abreeza Hotel,Davao City, on October 06, 2017.

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“ Mapanagutang pamamahala” or accountablegovernance fittingly served as a compelling themefor the Integrated Gabay ng Paglilingkod

(IGABAY) Training Course Session #30 under the CESB’sLeadership and Management Proficiency (LAMP)Program. The last for the year, IGABAY session #30, washeld from 10 to 20 October 2017 at the Ace Hotel andSuites in the City of Pasig. It inspired forty-six (46)executives, who completed the course, with a deeperappreciation for, enhanced capabilities, and a strongercommitment in championing effective, accountable,inclusive and people-centered governance.

Various modules comprise the IGABAY Course which servedas a “toolkit in public management” constituting a compactportfolio of leadership and management courses essentialto any Philippine leader-executive.

Commencing the course was CESB Executive DirectorMaria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones who facilitated 2

The challenge of converging diverse solutions to shared problems:Public managers think, plan and work as a team to find a way out inthe “Traffic Gridlock Game”.

Breathe in, breathe out. The whole-day learning session paved theway for government executives to de-stress and have fun outsideof the workplace.

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the module on Philippine Governance and Strategic Public Management. Sheintroduced basic concepts, approaches and other key elements of strategicpublic management and clarified the context of and harmonized diverseperspectives on governance in the Philippines. As a result, the executivesgained fresh insights, new tools and paradigms, and greater confidence inaddressing and resolving major challenges, issues, needs and concerns inpublic governance. The “Traffic Gridlock Game” highlighted major lessons,skills and approaches in analyzing, managing and resolving common issues andproblems in public management in a fun-filled team learning experience.

Mr. Alexander M. Arevalo, an information and communications technology(ICT) professional, directed the module on E-Governance for Development.His use of unique instructional tools, various media and innovativepresentation techniques created a powerful and captivating learning milieuand made the module a “fun learning journey” for the learners. The modulestressed the primary importance of and simplified diverse approaches inharnessing ICT as a key driver in leading and managing change in anyorganization to achieve effectiveness and a positive impact on stakeholdersand the environment. In closing, he stressed the duties and roles of publicmanagers in instilling awareness of the strategic importance of e-governancein strengthening transparency and accountability and in constructingsymbiotic interconnections of three elements essential for any organization’ssuccess - people, processes and technology.

The module on Institutionalizing Strategic Human Resource Management(HRM) for Public Managers was conducted by Mr. Enrique V. Abadesco, Jr.,

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Director and Chief Learning Officerof Human Resource Innovations andSolutions, Inc. (HURIS). He clarifiedthe roles, functions andresponsibilities of executives in theformulation, execution andcontinuous development of theagencies’ HRM policies, strategiesand plans. He also providedguidance and measures on howexecutives can grow, institutionalizeand harness the developmentpotentials of strategic HRM systems.

Executive Director Dennis S.Santiago of the GovernmentProcurement Policy Board (GPPB), inthe module on Understanding PublicFinance and Procurement Laws,Rules and Systems, enhanced theexecutives’ working knowledge ofthe various laws, requirements,mechanics and processes governingthe public procurement system.

The fundamental principles,standards, policies, mandatedpenalties and sanctions, and theattendant accountabilities andduties of public officers in ensuringpublic fiscal accountability werediscussed by Asst. CommissionerElizabeth S. Zosa of the Commissionon Audit (COA) in the module onStrengthening Fiscal AccountabilityAmong Public Officials: EssentialPhilippine Audit Laws, Rules andPractices.

Dr. Orlando S. Mercado, formerSenator and current Secretary-General of the Eastern RegionalOrganization for PublicAdministration (EROPA), reviewedthe essential elements, coreprocesses and his relevantexperiences in crafting,

Practice makes perfect: Simulating leadership and managerial roles under differentcircumstances greatly enhanced the participants’ situational sensitivity, skills proficiency andinfluence over people in the organization.

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legislating, implementing and evaluatingpublic policies for his module on thePublic Policy Process. As an illustrativeexample, he used the Generic Drugs Actas a case reference.

The executives’ knowledge andappreciation of the legal and ethicalfoundations of the administrative justicesystem, different disciplinary proceduresand actions, and the system ofadministrative penalties and sanctionswere enhanced in the module on thePhilippine Administrative Justice System- Concepts and Cases. Atty. Ariel G.Ronquillo, Assistant Commissioner ofthe Civil Service Commission (CSC),steered the module.

Department of Budget and Management(DBM) Undersecretary Tina Rose Marie

L. Canda, in the module entitled Budget 101 - Public Finance Policies, Systems and Laws for Public Managers, lectured onthe key elements, framework, workflow and environment of the public budgeting process. She also discussed thevarious phases of budget preparation and budget execution resulting in a deeper appreciation of the need for prudentresource management, transparency and accountability as pillars of good governance.

In the module on Public-Private Community Partnership, Public-Private Partnership Center (PPPC) Deputy ExecutiveDirector Eleazar E. Ricote surveyed the policy and program framework, modalities, systems and essential requisites forharnessing public-private sector partnerships as a creative, responsive and viable approach and tool for pursuingdevelopment.

Mr. Rafael L. Coscolluela, former Governor of the Province of Negros Occidental, former Board Chair, and currentTrustee of the Gawad Galing Pook Awards Foundation provided the theoretical context for the Community EngagementModule (CEM). In a lecture-discussion, he explained the objectives, criteria, requirements, and the documentation,evaluation and validation processes governing the nomination until the conferment stages of the Gawad Galing PookAwards. He discussed actual case studies of awarded programs and facilitated the sharing of lessons, insights, issues andconcerns regarding replicability, customization, institutionalization, sustainability and the re-invention of innovations.The session prepared and equipped the executives in designing, conducting and completing field evaluation researchstudies which examined and assessed strategic award-winning innovations in leadership, governance and development.

Barangay Graceville of the City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan served as the IGABAY field research laboratorycommunity. Led by the barangay government leadership, the community was conferred the 2015 Gawad Galing PookAward for Outstanding Program in Local Governance, for its “Mapanagutang Pamamahala” - A Model of Good BarangayGovernance. This program focused on livelihood, education, training, services, good governance and opportunities forall community constituents (LET’S GO) as key results areas which defined strategic development directions pursued bythe local barangay government and served as the platform for effective, accountable and inclusive governance.

Forum of innovation leaders: IGABAY Session XXX participants and officials of BarangayGraceville share lessons, insights and experiences on how to sharpen the cutting edge ofgovernance through systems innovations, inter-sectoral collaboration and inspiringleadership.

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tips include eliminating self-talks,increasing network of genuinefriends, learning to say no, avoidinggossip, and scheduling time for rest.

For Mr. Cesar A. Adegue, CESEligible and Education Supervisor IIof the Commission on HigherEducation, the learning session was“very dynamic and mindprovocative.” It was also a totallynew experience for him to learnfrom young, vibrant, and highlyqualified speakers who are “easy tounderstand, are full of insights, andhave likeable leadershipapproaches.”

It is no secret that stress in theworkplace is caused by a myriad ofcircumstances. Whether it’s aboutbeating the deadline or meeting aspecific standard, superiors andsubordinates both experience theweight of an overbearing workload.

Pressure, politics, power, pera, and,pamilya are just some of the possiblereasons that trigger organizationalstress, says Coach Marlon Molmisa, anadept leadership and corporatespeaker and the CEO of the ElevaxionProject.

One of the highlights of his talk wasthe topic on “stress-proof leadership.”According to him, “stress-proof leaderslead not through position, but throughpassion.”

In an activity, he asked the learners tolist the things they look for and hate ina workmate. Some of the words listedunder “Ang ayaw ko sa isangworkmate” were mareklamo, tamad,selfish, and emotional vampire, whilethose listed under “Ang gusto ko saisang workmate” were resourceful,creative, kalmado, matulungin, and

matalino. Coach Marlon then gave tipson how to handle “difficult” people in theorganization, stressing that buildingothers up is more important than puttingthem down.

For the afternoon session, CoachVenchito Tampon, Jr., CEO and co-founder of SharpRocket, discussed howother people’s behavior can affect howyou work, and vice versa, through theelements of Emotional Intelligence.

According to him, building a culture ofpositivity and teamwork is one of themost effective ways to help subordinatesand peers in dealing with workplacestress. Some of his stress management

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CES Club learners pose for a picture with motivational speakers Venchito Tampon (2ndrow, 5th from the left) and Marlon Molmisa during the fourth conduct of CES Club for2017.

The room resonated with laughter when the learners engaged in various de-stressing activities led by Mr. Marlon Molmisa.



Following the successof its first fiveconducts, the 2017

CES Leadership Conclaveheaded north as itconducted for the sixth andfinal leg of its series at theLe Monet Hotel, Baguio Citylast 24 October 2017.

Themed “Govergence:Cultivating ExemplaryService,” the Conclave aimsto focus on convergence forgovernance as a catalyst forsustained positive change. Italso aspires to encouragecareer officials to promote synergismwithin and beyond the CES Communityand harness individual andorganizational talents and resourcesthrough partnership, collaboration,and cooperation.

Mr. Orly P. Tugob, a Training andManagement Consultant from the OPTTraining and Consulting Services,jumpstarted the program by stretchingthe mind and body of the participantsthrough a creative and interactiveworkshop. He then proceeded toenumerate the elements of asuccessful collaboration, some ofwhich are strategic planning, activeparticipation, and trust. He ended hissession by challenging the participantsto engage in creative collaboration,quoting Mr. Albert Einstein: “Logic willget you from A to Z; Imagination willget you anywhere.

Meanwhile, National Mapping andResource Information Authority(NAMRIA) Deputy Administrator EfrenP. Carandang narrated NAMRIA’sjourney towards transformationthrough various internal and externalcollaborations. On intra-office level, hediscussed the convergence of Human

Resource and OrganizationalDevelopment Initiatives that theiremployees developed, and how itprovided a more conducive workingenvironment for the employees.

As for interagency convergence,Deputy Administrator Carandangdiscussed the Philippine ExtendedContinental Shelf Project. Through theconvergence of technical, scientific,legal, and diplomatic expertise ofNAMRIA, Philippine Coast Guard,Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),National Security Council (NSC),Department of Justice (DOJ), Minesand Geosciences Bureau (MGB),Department of National Defense(DND), Commission on Maritime andOcean Affairs (CMOA), PhilippineNational Oil Company (PNOC),University of the Philippines-NationalInstitute of Geological Sciences (UP-NIGS), UP-Institute of InternationalLegal Studies (UP-IILS), NorwayAgency for Development Cooperation(NORAD), and the GNS Science NewZealand, the Philippines was able tosecure an additional 135,500 squarekilometers seabed territory, which isconsidered a perpetual legacy tofuture generations of our

countrymen.

The last part of Deputy AdministratorCarandang’s presentation is theformulation of the United Nations (UN)Strategic Framework on GeospatialInformation and Services for Disasters.The said framework is the UN GlobalGeospatial Information Management(UN-GGIM)’s guiding policy documentthat brings together all stakeholdersand partners involved in Disaster RiskReduction Management (DRRM) toensure that quality geospatialinformation and services are availableand accessible in a coordinated way fordecision-making and operationsbefore, during, and after disasters.

Ms. Vilma D. Eda, Schools DivisionSuperintendent of the Department ofEducation (DepEd) City Schools Divisionof Batac (CSDB), zeroed in on theimportance of vision in collaboration.“The clarity of vision creates a sense ofshared purpose, increases thecommitment of internal and externalstakeholders, and makes everyone seethemselves as visionaries, creators, andsupporters.

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Sixty-seven (67) participants strike a pose with CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones and the Resource Speakers during the final leg of the 2017 CES Leadership Conclave series at theLe Monet Hotel, Baguio City on 24 October 2017.



Ms. Eda narrated the processes which led to the systematic introduction of cuttingedge Information and Communication Technology (ICT) reforms in the educationalsystem of Batac, which capacitated the educators in using ICT-driven tools toenhance the results of learning processes. “Integrating technology is a way ofpreparing for the extreme future of our children. This is our contribution aseducators,” she said. She mentioned how she gathered numerous stakeholders tosupport CSDB’s income-generating projects such as the Walk for a Cause, Dinnerof a Cause, and Krismas Tri. The proceeds of these projects led to thedevelopment of ICT tools, which not only improved the education system, but alsoled to community-based outputs.

After the learning sessions, Mr. Robin T. Gumasing and Imman Van B. Valerio,both Budget and Management Analysts from the Department of Budget andManagement (DBM), oriented the participants on the Program ExpenditureClassification (PREXC) Approach. According to them, PREXC approach is therestructuring of the agency’s budget by grouping all recurring activities and

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projects, may they be locally-funded or foreign-assisted, undereach program they contribute to. Itis also understanding a program’sobjectives and providingperformance indicators for outputsand outcomes.

National Economic andDevelopment Authority – CordilleraAdministrative Region (NEDA-CAR)Regional Director Milagros A.Rimando, CESO II welcomed a totalof sixty-seven (67) CESOs and ThirdLevel Eligibles who attended theConclave, while CESB ExecutiveDirector Maria Anthonette C.Velasco-Allones formally openedthe session and provided theparticipants with updates on CESpolicies and programs.

“I had new learnings on theimportance of collaboration amongthe different governmentinstitutions also involving theprivate sector for a better andprosperous Philippines,” remarkedDirector Fay W. Apil of the Minesand Geosciences Bureau (MGB).

Mr. Orly P. Tugob, NAMRIA Deputy Administrator Efren P. Carandang, and DepEd-CSDB Schools Division Superintendent Vilma D. Edashare stories of successful collaborations.

CESB Executive Director Maria Anthonette C. Velasco Allones presents the Certificates ofAppreciation to NEDA Regional Director Milagros A. Rimando (L) and to Mr. Robin T.Gumasing and Imman Van B. Valerio (R) for their invaluable support to the CESLeadership Conclave.


The Career Executive ServiceBoard (CESB) and theAssociation of Regional

Development Executives (ARDE) XIIhosted eighty-three (83) governmentofficials from different nationalagencies throughout the country whoflocked to Greenleaf Hotel, GeneralSantos City to participate in the CESLeadership Conclave with the theme:“GoVergence: Cultivating ExemplaryService.”

The Conclave on its fifth leg, focuseson convergence as a catalyst forsustained positive change ingovernance. It also underscores theneed to promote synergism withinand beyond the CES Community, andrecognizes that unique individual andorganizational talents and resourcesought to be harnessed throughpartnership, collaboration andcooperation.

In his opening message, Commissionon Higher Education (CHED) RegionalDirector and the National Union ofCareer Executive Service Officers

(NUCESO), Inc. Executive VicePresident Maximo C. Aljibe welcomedall participants to “the gathering thatmanifests our noble purpose touphold the principles of excellentservice to our country.” He alsoencouraged everyone to continueconverging with one another, for“there is so much to do and so manychallenges to go through in catalyzingpositive changes.”

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The first plenary learning session wasconducted by Mr. Ernie O. Cecilia,Chair of the American Chamber ofCommerce of the Philippine's humancapital committee and columnist ofthe Philippine Daily Inquirer with histopic, "Converge, Collaborate, or FOKU (Fear of Keeping Up)". He providedspecific examples of convergence, andbroke them down to show the


The fifth session of the CES Leadership Conclave held in Greenleaf Hotel, General Santos City last28 September 2017 draws its largest crowd (83 delegates) since its inaugural session in Februaryearlier this year.

From left to right: HR expert Mr. Ernie O. Cecilia, DOST Region IV-A Director Alexander R. Madrigal, and NAMRIA DeputyAdministrator Efren P. Carandang share their personal experiences on successful convergence stories.



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participants the specific elements, systems and processes which make aconvergence successful.

“No one knows everything, but each one knows something. Through convergence,people can have collective knowledge and with this, people can have collectivepower”, added Mr. Cecilia. He ended his two-hour session encouraging theparticipants to “collaborate, cooperate, converge, change, and create, not just for abetter Philippines, but for a better world.”

Mr. Cecilia’s session was followed by two (2) CES paragons who shared real-lifestories of excellence in convergence in their respective organizations. Departmentof Science and Technology (DOST) Region IV-A Director Alexander R. Madrigalfocused his discussion on the importance of building the culture of innovation inthe work place. He advised the participants to see old things in new ways, as “mostthings that appear to be entirely new are not conjured up out of thin air; rather,they are new blends of old objects, ideas, or actions.”

As an example, Director Madrigal discussed the establishment of a Toll ProcessingCenter in the Southern Tagalog Mainland. The P30M facility, operated by Micro,Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), was built through the multi-agencycollaboration of DOST, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the academe,and is capable of commercial production, packaging and labelling support andlaboratory testing.

For his part, National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA)Deputy Administrator Efren P. Carandang discussed his personal experiences onconvergence on three (3) levels, namely: intra-office convergence, inter-agencyconvergence and global convergence. He enumerated the benefits and theachievements of NAMRIA as he discussed these different levels of partnerships andcollaborations.

After the learning sessions, the participants were divided into ten (10) groups for a

focus-group discussion. It focused onthe alignment of the Department ofBudget and Management (DBM)’sProgram Expenditure Classification(PREXC) to the CESB’s current CESPerformance Evaluation System(CESPES). The dialogues also extractedinputs for improving the proposedCES Bill, which is being eyed for itspassing on the third attempt. Thediscussions were facilitated by Atty.Marijoy R. Francisco and Ms. Ma.Filipina R. Azanza of the CESB’s Policy,Planning, and Legal Division (PPLD)and the Performance Managementand Assistance Division (PMAD),respectively.

“Aside from meeting other CESEligibles, I learned new approaches inleadership. Convergence is one way ofcoordinating and wisely usingconnections and talents to ensureholistic results. It is also helpful thatthe speakers presented their actualexperiences; it provided a balancebetween theories and application.Already looking forward to the nextsession,” remarked Mr. Cesar A.Adegue IV of CHED Region XI.

(L) The participants were deeply engaged during the focus group discussions. ( R) NUCESO Executive Vice President Maximo C. Aljibepresented their group’s discussion outputs.

October 2017CES Resolution


In line with the administration’s campaignagainst illegal drugs and in support of theDangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Civil

Service Commission’s (CSC) program to have aDrug-free workplace in the entire Philippinebureaucracy, the CES Governing Board, in CESBResolution No. 1342 dated April 20, 2017, hasissued guidelines on mandatory drug test as arequirement for conferment of Career ExecutiveService (CES) eligibility and appointment to/adjustment of/promotion in or reactivation of CESRank.

The mandatory drug test shall be administered toall candidates for conferment of CES eligibility, toensure that only those qualified shall be screenedand recruited to prevent the detrimental effects ofdrug use and abuse in the workplace.

Said requirement shall likewise cover allincumbents of CES positions as a condition fororiginal/promotional appointment to, adjustmentin, and even reactivation of CES ranks to furtherensure that members of the CES remain drug-freethroughout their career in government service.

The mechanics for the mandatory drug test are inaccordance with the procedures set forth by theDDB and CSC.

The Resolution enjoins that the application ofcandidates for conferment of CES eligibility and

officials for appointment to/adjustmentin/reactivation of CESO rank shall bedenied by the Board, if they refuse or failto submit themselves to a mandatory drugtest.

Those who have tested positive shallundergo rehabilitation and be allowed tore-apply for conferment of CES eligibilityor appointment to/adjustment in/reactivation of CES rank. However, thosewho have tested positive but refuse toundergo appropriate intervention shall beslapped with the revocation of their CESeligibility or CES rank uponrecommendation of the Board.

Meanwhile, any CES official or CES eligiblefound to have used dangerous drugs afterconferment of his/her CES eligibility orappointment to/ adjustment in/reactivation of CES rank shall be subjectedto disciplinary/administrative actions bythe proper disciplining authority pursuantto the Administrative Code of 1987.

The complete text of CESB Resolution No.1342, s . 2017 may be accessed from theCESB website at www.cesboard.gov.ph forreference and guidance of all concerned.

October 2017CES Announcement

The Office of President issued Memorandum Circular No. 31dated 25 October 2017 authorizing all Career ExecutiveService Officers, Career Executive Service Eligibles and CareerService Executive Eligibles to attend the 16th Annual CESConference on November 2017 at the L’Fisher Hotel, BacolodCity on official business.


THE E-PUBLIC MANAGER

EDITORIAL BOARD WRITER LAYOUT & CIRCULATIONMaria Anthonette C. Velasco-Allones Romil Tuando Rebecca D. VillasMa. Filipina R. Azanza Paul De Leon

Joana Carla Mance

This category seeks to recognize CESOs andThird level eligibles who initiated a novelpolicy or program that improved operationalprocesses or methods and have assisted inmeeting organizational sustainability and/orwellness.

The

CES VIPVery Innovative Person

Award

This category seeks to recognize thestrategic leadership qualities of theCESOs and Third level eligibles whosedecisions or actions create desired levelof performance that leads to themaximum utilization of resources resulting inincreased agency savings.

Come and share with us how you have been wowed by CESOs and Third Level Eligibles who make adifference in the lives of their stakeholders through their innovation and cost-effective measures.Nominate them in CESB’s search for the Career Executive Service Very Innovative Person (CES VIP) andCareer Executive Service Outstanding Cost-Effective Officer (OS CEO) awards.

For inquiries, you may call the Performance Management and Assistance Division at Tel. Nos. 366.1941 &9514981 local 111 & 126.

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