The Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 1 (DA-RFO1) on January 30, 2025, was granted the PRIME HRM Level 2 recognition by the Civil Service Commission Regional Office 1.

The PRIME HRM, or Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management, is a program by CSC, created to improve the human resource management skills and structure of government agencies.

PRIME HRM Level 2 indicates that DA-RFO1 has a process-defined HRM, characterized by goal-oriented decision-making with the existence of some automated systems but little integration of data. A set of defined and documented standard operating procedures is present, although it needs improvement.

On the same date, DA-RFO1 employees were recognized for their exemplary work and years of public service.

The Personnel Development award was given to the following: Engr. Eleanor Blanco for her doctorate in public administration; Dr. Marlon G. Mendez for finishing the Public Management Development Program Middle Managers Class Batch 29; and Ms. Loida P. Pacursa for finishing the Public Management Development Program Middle Managers Class Batch 30.

Honored retirees were Ms. Wilhelmina P. Castañeda (41 years in service), Ms. Mercedes S. Daduya (40 years in service), Mr. Normandy A. Inacay (37 years in service), Ms. Annie Q. Bares (36 years in service), Ms. Larina G. Zabala (32 years in service), and Mr. Fernando L. Ramos (18 years in service).

Meanwhile, recognized loyalty awardees were as follows:

Ms. Sylvia N. Saguiguit, Senior Administrative Assistant I—40 years in service

Ms. Mercedes S. Daduya, Administrative Aide I—40 years in service

Mr. Normandy A. Inacay, Agriculturist I—37 years in service

Dr. Maria Remedios H. Pajatin, Agricultural Center Chief III—35 years in service

Ms. Glenda M. Villaga, Information System Analyst II—30 years in service

Mr. Aries V. Magat, Senior Science Research Specialist—25 years in service

Mr. Rufino D. Gagni III, Science Research Specialist II—25 years in service

Mr. Jayson P. Bermudez, Administrative Aide III—20 years in service

Ms. Analiza R. Ramos, Development Management Officer V—20 years in service

Ms. Leah Lyn U. Ronduen, Administrative Officer IV—20 years in service

Mr. Robert P. Signaben, Farm Worker I—20 years in service

Mr. Fernando I. Ramos, Security Guard I—18 years in service