Five retirees, eight loyalty awardees, and 21 personnel development awardees were given recognition in DA-RFO1’s Salamat-Mabuhay program.
Retiring today, Mr. Alberto Carillo rendered the longest years of service at 44 years followed by Ms. Virginia Solis, 41, Milagros Zamora, 40, Anabelle Castillo, 40, and Teresita Fortes, 39.

Meanwhile, the office’s longest-serving employee, Ms. Loida Gacula, 35 years, leads the list of recipients of loyalty awards. Next is Mr. Ricardo Collado with 25 years of service, Ms. Eva Agustin, 20, Mr. Santos Flores, 20, Mr. Alfiero Banaag, 20, Mr. Narciso Oriente, 20, Ms. Norma Estrada, 20, and Steciousneil Agustin, 15.

Proper acknowledgments were also given to employees who continued their education. A second BS degree program was completed by one employee who placed fifth on the Agriculturist Licensure Examination, while three other employees completed various Ph.D. degrees. A total of 17 employees completed master’s degree programs.