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GOVERNANCE COMMISSION KICKSTARTS THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH WITH VENUS RAJ
MAKATI, Philippines – To kickstart the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) invited Ms. Maria Venus Raj as a guest speaker to the GCG’s flag-raising ceremony on 04 March 2024 at the GCG office in Makati. Ms. Maria Venus Raj talked about women’s insecurities and how to overcome them....
GOVERNANCE COMMISSION KICKSTARTS THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH WITH VENUS RAJ
MAKATI, Philippines – To kickstart the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) invited Ms. Maria Venus Raj as a guest speaker to the GCG’s flag-raising ceremony on 04 March 2024 at the GCG office in Makati.
Ms. Maria Venus Raj talked about women’s insecurities and how to overcome them. In her speech, she highlighted the top three insecurities faced by women, as identified by clinical psychologist and author Ms. Jennifer Galvan, which are beauty, relationships, and intellectual capacity. She also emphasized that men can learn from these insecurities and support women in overcoming them.
Reflecting on her own experiences during her younger days, Ms. Raj shared instances of being bullied by her classmates because of her appearance and being called different names. “’Yung sumasali na ako ng beauty pageants, na-aalala ko na hindi ko kaya ‘yan, hindi ako sasali diyan… kasi hindi ako ‘yung standard na ineexpect ng mga tao sa akin,” she said.
“Pero alam niyo po, [yes] words are really powerful, but we can change that, we can always speak words that edify other people, and when we speak words that edify people, that nourishes their hearts,” she added.
Ms. Raj also shared stories of women from the Bible, such as the stories of Leah and Mary Magdalene, which prove that women’s insecurity issues are not new, as they have occurred in the past. Despite these challenges, these women overcame their insecurities because they had the Lord in their lives.
In addressing insecurities, Ms. Raj emphasized that women always have each other for support, along with their faith in God. “When we look at ourselves as someone weak, someone who has a lot of insecurities… we can always run to the Lord,” she said.
To end her speech, Ms. Raj recited her poem entitled “Mahalaga Ka” (You Are Important), which highlights the importance of women by emphasizing that their value is not dependent on their looks or others’ opinions because all women are important to God.
Meanwhile, the Gender and Development (GAD) Committee of the GCG has prepared various activities for all GCG personnel in celebration of National Women’s Month, including health and wellness fairs, women’s day celebration, lectures, and workshops.
The GCG recognizes the vital role of women and remains committed in promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workplace.
Photo Caption: Ms. Maria Venus Raj delivering an inspiring message to all GCG personnel during the GCG flag raising ceremony, emphasizing the significance of every woman.
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GOVERNANCE COMMISSION AND DICT COLLABORATE FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MAKATI, Philippines - The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) collaborated with officials and employees of the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) to discuss the implementation of the eGovernment platform within the GCG and Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCC) sector on 27 February 2024. Led by Undersecretary Dav...
GOVERNANCE COMMISSION AND DICT COLLABORATE FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
MAKATI, Philippines - The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) collaborated with officials and employees of the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) to discuss the implementation of the eGovernment platform within the GCG and Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCC) sector on 27 February 2024.
Led by Undersecretary David L. Admirol, Jr. and Chief of Staff Tirso Raymond S. Gutierrez, the DICT engaged in discussions addressing the current challenges faced by the government and proposed solutions through process simplification and the adoption of eGovernment system to fully realize Government Digital Transformation.
In the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., he directed all government agencies, offices, and instrumentalities, including GOCCs and LGUs, to immediately digitalize both frontline services and back-end functions and ensure that all respective key government services, including payment systems, are integrated in the eGov PH Application.
In his address, President Marcos Jr. stated that “Government must fully embrace digitalization to provide better service to the people”.
Aligned with these directives, the DICT presented various eGov Platforms, with a focus on eGovCloud, eGovPay, eVerify, and eNGA. These platforms are poised to significantly streamline processes within the GCG and GOCC sector, enhancing efficiency and service delivery to the needs of the public.
The GCG remains steadfast in its mandate as the central advisory, oversight, and monitoring body of the GOCC Sector. As stewards, the Governance Commission remains dedicated to promoting accountability, economic viability, and responsiveness to the public interest within GOCCs.
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Photo Caption: The Department of Information and Communications Technology presented the eGovernment vision, initiatives, and collaboration for digitalization to the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations.
SDES GUEVARA INSPIRES AT GCG
Photo Caption: From Left to right: GCG Commissioner Atty. Brian Keith F. Hosaka, GCG Chairperson Atty. Marius P. Corpus, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Atty. Hubert Dominic B. Guevara, GCG Commissioner Atty. Geraldine Marie B. Berberabe-Martinez, GCG Executive Director Atty. Johann Carlos S. Barcena, and GCG Head Executive Assistant Atty. Mario Lorenzo V. Corpus. MAKATI, Philippines –...
SDES GUEVARA INSPIRES AT GCG
Photo Caption: From Left to right: GCG Commissioner Atty. Brian Keith F. Hosaka, GCG Chairperson Atty. Marius P. Corpus, Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Atty. Hubert Dominic B. Guevara, GCG Commissioner Atty. Geraldine Marie B. Berberabe-Martinez, GCG Executive Director Atty. Johann Carlos S. Barcena, and GCG Head Executive Assistant Atty. Mario Lorenzo V. Corpus.
MAKATI, Philippines – Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Atty. Hubert Dominic B. Guevara delivered a compelling message as the keynote speaker during the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG)’s flag-raising ceremony held on 26 February 2024, at the GCG Office in Makati City.
During the ceremony, GCG Commissioner Atty. Brian Keith F. Hosaka introduced SDES Guevara to GCG Officials and employees, highlighting their shared alma mater at Ateneo Law School and the neighboring law firms where they worked in Makati.
SDES Guevara has made significant contributions in both the private and public sectors. He began his career as a lawyer at Herrera Teehankee Faylona and Cabrera and later founded his own law firm, Joaquin Guevara Adarlo and Caoile Law Offices. Holding key positions at Archen Technologies and San Miguel Corporation, he has demonstrated his versatile expertise. In the government, SDES Guevara served as a Government Corporate Attorney at the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC) and as Director of the Enforcement and Prosecution Department of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
SDES Guevara initially joined the Office of the President in 2022 as Assistant Presidential Legal Counsel, and shortly thereafter, he was appointed as Senior Deputy Executive Secretary.
In his speech, SDES Guevara emphasized the paramount importance of public service, stating, “Public service is public trust, it is something that is engraved in our system.”
Additionally, he underscored the significance of maintaining open lines of communication within the office, urging government officials and employees to embrace constructive criticisms and clearly define assigned tasks. To foster this environment, he advocated for team building activities and encouraged simple gestures of camaraderie, such as greeting colleagues with a friendly “Kumusta na pare, kumusta na mare?”. Moreover, SDES Guevara defined colleagues as family, and mentioned the need for mutual support and collaboration, he also emphasized that it's imperative to assist one another and strive for collective success.
Furthermore, SDES Guevara rallied support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s vision of Bagong Pilipinas, emphasizing the need for collective efforts to embody the values of a Bagong Pilipino.
The Governance Commission reaffirms its commitment to supporting the administration’s pursuit of a renewed Philippines, aligning with its framework of ideals, values, and beliefs aimed at inspiring and guiding the nation toward the transformation of Filipino identity, economy, governance, and society.
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GOVERNANCE COMMISSION MEETS SECRETARY RECTO
Caption: (From L-R) GCG Chairperson Atty. Marius P. Corpus, DOF Secretary Ralph G. Recto, GCG Commissioners Atty. Geraldine Marie B. Berberabe Martinez and Atty. Brian Keith F. Hosaka (Photo by Mong Pintolo) MANILA, Philippines – Top officials from the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) paid a courtesy call to the newly-appointed Finance Secretary...
GOVERNANCE COMMISSION MEETS SECRETARY RECTO
Caption: (From L-R) GCG Chairperson Atty. Marius P. Corpus, DOF Secretary Ralph G. Recto, GCG Commissioners Atty. Geraldine Marie B. Berberabe Martinez and Atty. Brian Keith F. Hosaka (Photo by Mong Pintolo)
MANILA, Philippines – Top officials from the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG) paid a courtesy call to the newly-appointed Finance Secretary, Ralph G. Recto, last 6 February 2024, at the Department of Finance (DOF) office.
Led by GCG Chairperson, Atty. Marius P. Corpus, along with GCG Commissioners Atty. Geraldine Marie B. Berberabe-Martinez and Atty. Brian Keith F. Hosaka, the delegation congratulated Secretary Recto on his recent appointment. Additionally, they engaged in discussions regarding matters and plans concerning Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), focusing on policy review and alignment.
Established under Republic Act (RA) No. 10149, the GCG serves as the central policy-making and regulatory body tasked with safeguarding the State's ownership rights over GOCCs. Furthermore, it is committed to ensuring that the operations of GOCCs remain transparent and responsive to the needs of the public. Notably, the Secretary of Finance sits as an ex-officio member of the Governance Commission.
The courtesy call signifies the further strengthening of a productive and collaborative partnership between the GCG and the DOF, aimed at advancing the collective interests of the government and the Filipino people.
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GCG ISSUES AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT HIGHER WAGES FOR PAGCOR EMPLOYEES
MANILA – The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) raised the salaries of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) employees by issuing the Authority to Implement (ATI) the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) last 31 January 2024. In a Senate Committee hearing presided over by Senator Rafael “Raffy” T. Tulfo last 01 February 2024, GCG, led by Chair...
GCG ISSUES AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT HIGHER WAGES FOR PAGCOR EMPLOYEES
MANILA – The Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) raised the salaries of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) employees by issuing the Authority to Implement (ATI) the Compensation and Position Classification System (CPCS) last 31 January 2024.
In a Senate Committee hearing presided over by Senator Rafael “Raffy” T. Tulfo last 01 February 2024, GCG, led by Chairperson Atty. Marius P. Corpus and Commissioners Atty. Brian Keith F. Hosaka, and Atty. Geraldine Marie B. Berberabe-Martinez, informed about the issuance of the ATI and the retroactive application of CPCS rates beginning 05 October 2021. PAGCOR employees are thus expected to receive the monthly basic salary, allowances, bonuses, and incentives (ABIs) under the CPCS retroactive to the said date.
The stride follows the Senate hearing, also led by Senator Tulfo, last 25 January 2024 where Casino Filipino (CF) – New Coast employees allegedly received wages below the minimum standard.
Discussions also brought to light PAGCOR’s plans to close the CF – New Coast Branch as a consequence of its conversion to a licensed casino. Chairperson Corpus clarified during the hearing that PAGCOR cannot remove the New Coast workers, as the request for the abolition of plantilla positions has not yet been approved by the GCG.
Senator Tulfo expressed his appreciation to the Governance Commission for the prompt action relative to the issuance of the ATI. Senator Tulfo said: “Thank you, GCG, for coming over… nanindigan kayo sa inyong pangako, may isang salita kayo diyan sa GCG, and I really appreciate that."
The CPCS under Executive Order (E.O.) No. 150, s. 2021 was established in line with one of the principal mandates of the GCG to develop a competitive compensation and remuneration system for the GOCC Sector and ensure that it is comparable to counterparts in the private sector.
The GCG remains steadfast in its mission to act as the central advisory, oversight, and monitoring body of GOCCs to institutionalize accountability, economic viability, and responsiveness in the Philippine GOCC sector.
New Uploads
- GCG MO No. 2024-07 - Retitling of Senior Corplan Analyst Position in the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)
- CPCS Notice No. 7
- GCG MO No. 2024-04 - Creation of the Economic Zone Management Department and its Corresponding Units and Plantilla Positions in the LBP Resources and Development Corporation (LBRDC)
- GCG MO No. 2024-03 - Scrap and Build of Positions, Creation of Position, Renaming of Units, and Change of Reporting Line in the Corporate Services Sector (CSS) of Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK)
- GCG MO No. 2024-02 - Classifying National Sugar Development Corporation (NASUDECO) as "In-Active/Non-Operational"
- GCG MO No. 2023-13 - Request for Change in Reporting Lines, Retitling, Creation of Organizational Units, and Additional Positions of the Philippine Guarantee Corporation (PHILGUARANTEE)
- GCG MO No. 2023-15 - Request for the Creation of the Legal Unit and Two (2) Legal Assistant III Positions of the Credit Information Corporation (CIC)
- GCG MO No. 2023-01 - Change in the Reporting Line of the Corporate Planning Department of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO)
- GCG MO No. 2023-06 - Retitling of Positions in the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC)
- GCG MO No. 2023-03 - Organizational Structure and Staffing Pattern (OSSP) of the Philippine Tax Academy (PTA)
Procurement Updates
- Supply and Delivery of Brand-New Vehicles for GCG’s Refleeting Program (P.R. No. 23-0036 - Lot 3)
- Supply and Delivery of Brand-New Vehicles for GCG’s Refleeting Program (P.R. No. 23-0036 - Lot 3) 2nd Failed Negotiation
- Supply and Delivery of Brand-New Vehicles for GCG’s Refleeting Program (P.R. No. 23-0036 - Lot 2 and 3) 1st Failed Negotiation
- Supply and Delivery of Office Furniture for GCG Extension Office-A (P.R. No. 24-0015)
- One (1) Lot Photo and Video Coverage for the 2024 GCG Gender And Development (GAD) Conference On 20 March 2024 For 400 Pax in Pasay City. (24-0024)