Mindanaotoday.com | SEU Pays Tribute to Outgoing PCSO Chairperson and Ad Interim General Manager
By: Jerwin Palo Nohay
The Sweepstakes Employees Union (SEU) led by its President, Christopher C. Bautista also known as “Pres. Cris” paid tribute to the outgoing Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Chairperson and Ad Interim General Manager Anselmo Simeon P. Pinili at the PCSO Board Room, 4th floor, Sun Plaza Building, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City on July 11, 2022.
During the simple ceremony, a plaque of appreciation and a modest token was given by Pres. Cris to Chairperson Pinili in behalf of the SEU Executive Board, Department Representatives, and the PCSO Rank-and-File as an expression of its collective gratitude for the latter’s efforts in restoring the dignity of work, upliftment of the working conditions, improvement of Labor-Management Relations, and showing compassion towards the needs of PCSO employees.
Further, the SEU President intimated the positive sentiments of the PCSO workers that despite the momentary service of Chairperson Pinili as Ad Interim General Manager, he managed to accede to the SEU’s appeal and reintroduce programs that will have a far-reaching impact on
the lives of every PCSO employee, saying “Maraming salamat po Mr. Chair, kami po sa pamunuan ng SEU kasama na ng buong pamilya namin sa PCSO ay malugod at masaya sa binigay ninyong tulong para manumbalik ang ilang mahahalagang benepisyo para sa mga empleyado kahit sa maikling panahon lamang ng inyong panunungkulan.”
On the other hand, Chairperson Pinili said his stay with PCSO is very challenging but fulfilling in serving the public and the Agency. He also extended his thanks to the SEU and the employees by saying “Maraming salamat din sa inyo dahil I have reached the finish line, in fact sumobra pa. As Head of the Agency it is my job to protect the agency as well as the employees that’s why when you asked for some requests I granted it right away because you guys deserve it”.
Chairperson Pinili emphasized that the union should be proactive in finding ways of providing passive income for its members and collaborate in helping the PCSO in generating its fund, thus posed this statement to challenge the SEU leadership: “You guys also need to help PCSO, mag-isip kayo kung paano matutulungan ang ahensiya pwede kayong magtayo ng Cooperative for the employees to earn extra money for their families.
Isa pa tulungan nyo maimprove ang kita ng mga Lotto and STL Games natin. Isa pa diyan yung pag-automate ng ating betting system thru online.”
Earlier on, the SEU also gave plaques of appreciation and tokens to the Members of the PCSO Board, namely: Director Ramon Ike V. Señeres, Director Marlon U. Balite and Director Sandra M. Cam. The plaques and tokens were received by their respective representatives. (By: Jerwin Palo Nohay / Photos by: Edwin B. Lovino & Arnold T. Ramos)
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