FOR the second time in two years, the Governance Commission for Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GCG) has recognized the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for its significant achievements and outstanding performance.
This year, GCG even cited the PCSO for two distinct recognitions.
Firstly, PCSO was acknowledged by GCG as one of the top-ranking GOCCs in the 2023 Performance Scorecard.
Secondly, the PCSO was commended for consistently achieving a perfect score in the Stakeholder Relationship Section of the Corporate Governance Scorecard, for the calendar years 2021 – 2023.
The GCG recognized the PCSO last year for its exemplary performance, describing it as the “Most Improved GOCC” after the agency finished with an impressive performance scorecard rating of 92.03 percent.
PCSO general manager Melquiades Robles, along with chairman retired Judge Felix Reyes and board members Jennifer Liongson-Guevara, Janet De Leon Mercado, Imelda Papin, and board secretary Charles Frederick Co, received the awards during the annual GCG on Monday in rites held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
In his remarks, Robles said the recognition “highlights the dedication and hard work of the entire PCSO team, who remain committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and service excellence.”
“Our achievements are not just merely numbers; they represent our unwavering responsibility to serve the Filipino people and ensure that our programs align with the President’s directive toward Bagong Pilipinas,” he added.
The GCG’s Performance Evaluation System rated the accomplishments of GOCCs for a given fiscal year based on a set of performance criteria, targets, and weights outlined in a performance scorecard.
This system fosters a performance-driven culture among GOCCs, enabling them to effectively meet their goals.
