The Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (DA-BAFS) facilitated an “Orientation/Reorientation Seminar” for its newly appointed employees on February 28, 2025, at the BAFS Conference Room. The all-day activity had as its primary goal, the delivery to new employees of an intensive study of the operations, advantages, and codes of ethics of the Bureau.
The program started with an opening prayer and the national anthem, and welcoming remarks by DA-BAFS OIC-Director Mary Grace R. Mandigma, PFT. The morning session was devoted to familiarizing participants with the history, mission, vision, and organizational structure of the organization as presented by Dr. Gari Pellinor U. Hernandez, Senior Science Research Specialist of the Standards Development Division., Mr. Frederick Crisol, Planning Officer III, then gave a detailed presentation on DA-BAFS’ core functions, thrusts, goals, and major final outputs (MFOs).
A good part of the morning was also spent informing the new employees of their benefits. Pag-IBIG (Ms. Nova Kristal P. Pala), GSIS (Mr. Cezar M. Oribello JR & Ms. Ma. Thailasha Mae E. Gamorot), and PhilHealth (Mr. Laurence Kenneth H. Rosales) representatives gave presentations on the updates of their respective programs, interspersed with lively question and answer forums. Certificates of appreciation were accorded to the speakers after each presentation..
The afternoon session kicked off with an energizer to get the participants energized and charged, after which Atty. Paul Jerick O. Mallari, Attorney III, Litigation and Adjudication Division, Legal Service, presented the “Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees”. Ms. Roxanne P. Lizardo, Administrative Officer V, proceeded with a clear rundown of the personnel benefits, policies, and office regulations issued through Office Orders.
During the day, participants were actively involved during the question and answer sessions, manifesting their enthusiasm to learn and know their roles in DA-BAFS. The activity ended with a Closing Remarks cum insights sharing from the Organic Agriculture Division Chief, Mark F. Matubang, who is also a participant, following his promotion as OAD Chief.
The orientation/reorientation seminar was hosted by Ms. Lhesley Anne Bulanier, Senior Administrative Assistant III.
DA-BAFS believes in developing its people with the knowledge and skills to efficiently perform their functions and be of top contribution to the organization’s efforts to promote the safety, quality and global competitiveness of Philippine agricultural and fishery products. ###
