Mindanaotoday.com | GSD Legend Retires After 44 years of Public Service in PCSO
By: Jerwin Palo Nohay
Mandaluyong City – In appreciation for his dedication and long years of public service, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) through the Human Resources Department honoured Mr. Ruben O. Salvania in the traditional Retirement Ceremony known as the “Handog Pasasalamat para sa Serbisyong Tapat” on Monday’s Flag Raising Activity, June 13, 2022 at the PCSO Conservatory Grounds at Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City.
Mr. Salvania aka “Kuya Ruben” dedicated his 44 years of service as public servant of PCSO. He was hired as a casual employee on January 23, 1978 at the Draw and Races Department but detailed at the Treasury Department. After a year, he became permanent employee as Helper position in the same Department.
Upon the implementation of Rationalization Plan in 2013 he was transferred to General Services Department (GSD) as Administrative Assistant II.
“Kuya Ruben” is known as a soft-spoken and a very hardworking person. He is very creative in doing art works. In fact, he was the one who designed the Sweepstakes Employees’ Union (SEU) logo during the time of Mr. Reynaldo B. Carbonel when he was the SEU President that time.
According to him he was so lucky to be part of the Agency that helps the medical needs of the public. The soft-spoken retiree said, “Maswerte ako dahil dito ako nakapasok sa PCSO dahil maliban sa trabaho ay nakakatulong din ako sa mga taong lumalapit sa akin para humingi ng tulong medical.”
Lastly, he showed his gratitude by saying thank you to all his officemates and to the Agency he served more than half of his life, “Maraming-maraming salamat po sa PCSO dahil dito ko po napagtapos ang aking mga anak at salamat din po sa mga nakasama ko sa Treasury and GSD. Hinding-hindi ko po kayo makakalimutan habang ako’y nabubuhay.”
Notable highlight of the event is when he received his plaque as token of appreciation for his dedication and commitment to the Agency. (By: Jerwin Palo Nohay / Arnold T. Ramos)
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