Putting Employee Well-Being on the Agenda
BOHOL - Executive Assistant Oscar Valles welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of staying fit and healthy so government employees can give their best in serving the public. The message placed employee health alongside the broader responsibilities of government work, where personnel play a direct role in delivering services to communities. By setting aside time for a dedicated health seminar, the provincial government created an opportunity for employees to listen, learn, and reflect on health concerns that can affect individuals and families. The activity also gave Civil Service Month a practical focus centered on the people working within government offices.
Four Health Topics Take Center Stage
The seminar featured several speakers who discussed different areas of health awareness. Leonidas Saniel led the discussion on dengue prevention, while Dr. Golda Olaivar tackled chronic kidney disease and Dr. Julienne Deo Jabinillo discussed breast cancer awareness. Mental health awareness was also included, with Jeanine Valerie Borromeo sharing information on the topic. Covering these subjects in one activity gave participants a broad set of health information that they could consider both in their personal lives and in their interactions with the communities they serve.
Health Awareness as Part of Public Service
The seminar reflects the connection between employee welfare and the day-to-day work of government offices. A workforce that has opportunities to learn about health and prevention can carry that awareness into its own households and communities while continuing to perform its professional responsibilities. The initiative is also aligned with Gov. Aris Aumentado's efforts to promote a healthy and productive workforce and with the province's broader development priorities. Through activities like this, Civil Service Month becomes more than a celebration of government employees—it also provides a space to strengthen knowledge and encourage healthier practices among the people behind public service in Bohol.
