The spirit of the Christmas season was indeed felt at the Capitol as the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental threw a splendid Christmas get-together for all its 3,000-strong workforce Thursday night.
With a children’s party theme, the colorful and vibrant celebration held at the Capitol Covered Court saw Capitol workers donning their best kiddie attire in a magical evening that allowed them to set free their inner child vibe and enjoy the fun and excitement all throughout the night.
During the celebration, the employees also cheered on their co-cluster members who participated in the dance competition and special performances. Party-goers also enjoyed the dances and entertainment and shared the sumptuous yet simple food and drinks prepared for everyone.
The employees felt the Christmas season even more with the highly anticipated announcement of Governor Corazon N. Malanyaon, who gave generous Christmas bonuses to the provincial government workers this year.
Employees with plantilla positions, including regular and casual employees, will receive not less than P50,000. This bonus comprises:
• Performance Based Bonus (PBB) which is 65% of their basic salary in December 2021,
• Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) Bonus of P25,000,
• Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) of P5,000, and
• Governor’s Bonus of P20,000
Following the wage adjustment computation, Job Order employees who served from July to December 2022 will receive a maximum of P20,000. Job orders who served less than six months will receive a bonus based on the number of months they had served.
Consultants, on the other hand, will receive a maximum of P30,000. Their bonuses will still follow the wage adjustment computation based on the months served.
All employees, including plantilla, job orders, and all those connected with the provincial government, will receive one sack of rice.
During last night’s merriments, raffle prizes were also given away. Major prizes include cash and home appliances.
A tribute was also given to the retirees to express the provincial government’s gratitude to them for giving the best years of their lives in government service. Seven of these retirees received a cash gift of P50,000 each.
Before the party, Governor Malanyaon led the ceremonial lighting at the Capitol witnessed by a huge crowd of employees and spectators at the provincial Capitol Park adorned with beautiful and glowing lights.
Governor Malanyaon, known for her generosity and heart for the people, told the Capitol employees also to share their blessings. She said the Children’s Christmas Party hopes to convey to the employees the message of being grateful and seeing all things with child-like wonder and a heart willing to share.
“We are celebrating Christmas by giving meaning to the celebration that holds and ties us together,” the Governor concludes. ʙʏ ᴋᴀʀᴇɴ ʟᴏᴜ ᴅᴇʟᴏꜱᴏ | ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏꜱ ʙʏ ᴍᴀʀᴋ ᴏʟɪᴠᴇʀ ᴀʟᴠɪᴛᴇ
