Honoring civil servants

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) joined the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in celebration of its 125th anniversary from September 24 to October 6, 2025, through a series of wellness, livelihood, and volunteer activities that honored the dedication and service of all DOLE employees, including regular personnel, contractual staff, and interns. (Top photo) Highlighting the spirit of service, DOLE Undersecretary Warren M. Miclat led the opening of the mobile blood donation drive organized by the DOLE Organic Employees’ Association (OEA) in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross. The initiative is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to recognize the dedication and contributions of civil servants in nation-building and civil service. DOLE employees were also treated to free wellness services, including relaxing massages, haircuts, hand and foot spas, hair spa treatments, and eyebrow shaping services from partner companies—Dermfactor and the Manila Manpower Development Center (MMDC). The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Manila complemented the celebration with a hands-on livelihood demonstration on tocino making and a seminar on small business management. A three-day livelihood bazaar featuring the products of DOLE entrepreneurs also marked this year’s Civil Service anniversary celebration of the Labor Department. The celebration concluded with a wellness and health check activity, powered by Unilab’s Bayanihan Project and HealthFirst Clinic, which offered physical exams, lab tests, X-rays, and free medications (as prescribed) to the DOLE employees. Led by the Civil Service Commission, this year’s celebration carried the theme, “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing sa Bayan.” Photos by Alejandro P. Echavez, Regie D. Mason, DOLE-IPS