PVAO’s

Reward & Recognition

System
There are two things
people want more
than MONEY
 PVAO’S PROGRAM ON
AWARDS AND INCENTIVE FOR
SERVICE EXCELLENCE (PRAISE)
1. Section 32, Book V of the Administrative Code of
1987 (Executive Order No. 292, s. 1987);
2. CSC Memorandum Circular No. 01, s. 2001,
“Program on Awards and Incentives for Service
Excellence (PRAISE)”;
3. CSC Resolution No. 010112 dated 10 January
2001, “Revised Policies on Employees Suggestions
and Incentive Awards Systems (ESIAS)”; and
4. PVAO Program on Awards and Incentives for
Service Excellence s. 2001.
II. OBJECTIVES:
1. General

To encourage, recognize and reward PVAO

officials and employees, individually and in
groups, for their outstanding
accomplishments/performance demonstrated
through concrete contributions such as
innovative ideas, suggestions or inventions;
exemplary ethical behavior; heroic acts or
services; or long and dedicated service with the
agency.
III. SCOPE

The Rewards and Recognition System

shall apply to all career positions in the
first, second, and third level in the
agency. It may also include non-career
positions.
IV. BASIC POLICIES
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IV. BASIC POLICIES
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.1 NATIONAL AWARDS

5.1.1 Presidential or Lingkod Bayan Award -

conferred on an individual for consistent,
dedicated performance exemplifying the best in
any profession or occupation resulting in the
successful implementation of an idea or
performance, which is of significant effect to the
public or principally affects national interest,
security and patrimony.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.1 NATIONAL AWARDS

5.1.2 Outstanding Public Official/Employee or

Dangal ng Bayan Award - granted to any public
official or employee in government who has
demonstrated exemplary service and conduct
on the basis of his or her observance of one of
more of the eight (8) norms of behavior
described under RA No. 6713 or the Code of
Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government
Officials and Employees.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.1 NATIONAL AWARDS

5.1.3 Civil Service Commission or the

PAGASA Award - conferred on a group of
individuals or team who has demonstrated
outstanding teamwork and cooperation, which
resulted in the successful achievement of its
goal or has greatly improved public service
delivery, economy in operation, improved
working conditions or otherwise benefited the
government in many other ways.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.2 AGENCY AWARDS

The agency shall develop and initiate

the search for deserving employees
who may be included in the
screening of candidates for awards to
be given such as:
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.2 AGENCY AWARDS

5.1.6 Gawad ng Katangi-tanging

Pinuno - an award given to a
Division Chief or Head of an
organizational unit who has shown
exemplary leadership and
outstanding achievements in one’s
area of responsibility.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.2 AGENCY AWARDS
5.1.1Exemplary/Model Supervisor Award -
granted to an individual or individuals
who excelled among in a functional
group, position or profession. A cash
award of not less than the amount
provided under relevant existing laws
shall be given to outstanding employees
plus a plaque/certificate of recognition or
other forms of incentives as the
committee may decide.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.2 AGENCY AWARDS
5.1.2 Exemplary/Model Employee Award -
granted to an individual or individuals who
excelled among in a functional group, position
or profession. A cash award of not less than the
amount provided under relevant existing laws
shall be given to outstanding employees plus a
plaque/certificate of recognition or other forms
of incentives as the committee may decide, e.g.
Model Division Supervisor, Model Division
Employee, Best Secretary, Best Legal Officer,
Best Utility Worker and other similar awards.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.2 AGENCY AWARDS
5.1.3 Dangal ng PVAO Award (Exemplary
Behavior Award) -
This award shall be given to employees who have
demonstrated any of the eight norms of
behavior under RA 6713:

- Commitment to Public Interest

- Professionalism
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.2 AGENCY AWARDS
5.1.3 Dangal ng PVAO Award (Exemplary
Behavior Award) -

- Justness and Sincerity

- Political Neutrality
- Responsiveness to the Public
- Nationalism and Patriotism
- Commitment to Democracy
- Simple Living
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.1.4 Perfect Attendance Award

This award shall be given to employees who have

completed the required 40 hours work week,
have not been tardy nor incurred any
undertime; and have not incurred unauthorized
leave of absence except privilege leave provided
under CSC MC 6, s. 1996, MC 8, s. 2004 (Solo
Parent Act), forced leave, paternity leave or
compensatory time off for a period of one year.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.1.5 Gantimpala Agad Award - given
outright to employees commended by clients
for their courtesy, promptness, efficiency and
dedication to duty.

5.1.6 Best/Better Organizational Unit

Award - granted to the top organizational units
on the basis of meeting organization’s
performance targets and other determined
criteria regarding the grant of the Performance
Based Bonus.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.1.7 Best FSEO Award - granted to the top
FSEO on the basis of meeting organization’s
performance targets and other determined
criteria.

5.1.8 Best Shrine Unit Award - granted to

the top Shrine Unit on the basis of meeting
organization’s performance targets and other
determined criteria.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.1.9 Cost Economy Measure Award -
granted to an employee or team whose
contributions such as ideas, suggestions,
inventions, discoveries or performance of
functions result in savings in terms of manhours
and cost or otherwise benefit the agency and
government as a whole. The monetary award
shall not exceed 20% of the monetary savings
generated from the contribution.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.3 TYPES OF INCENTIVES

5.3.1 LOYALTY INCENTIVE

An incentive granted to an employee who has
continuously and satisfactorily served the PVAO
for at least ten (10) years. He/she must not also
have been imposed a penalty of suspension
during the period of the grant.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.3.3 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE

An incentive given to employees who excelled in

their field of study.

Academic Achievement Incentive

An incentive given to employees who completed

Doctoral, Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree at their
own expense and time shall be granted the
incentive.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.3.3 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE

a. Academic Achievement Incentive

The employees must have served the PVAO for a
period of not less than two (2) years and have
obtained at least satisfactory performance
rating for two (2) rating periods immediately
prior to the completion of the degree.

Employees who complete the degree shall receive

Php10,000.00.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.3.3 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE
Performance in Licensure Examination Incentive

An incentive given to employees who passed the

Bar or Board Examinations.

The employee must have been in the PVAO for at

least two (2) years holding plantilla position.
The employee must have obtained Very
Satisfactory performance rating or its equivalent
for the last two (2) rating periods in the PVAO
prior to conferment of incentive.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS

5.4 LENGTH OF SERVICE INCENTIVE - given to

an employee who has rendered at least three
(3) years of continuous satisfactory service in
the same position. The cash award shall be
incorporated in the salary adjustments following
the Joint CSC-DBM Circular No. 1, s 1990.
V. TYPES OF AWARDS
5.5 Performance Based Bonus (PBB)/Productivity
Enhancement Incentive (PEI) - The Performance
Based Incentive System (PBIS) consisting of the
Productivity Enhancement Incentive (PEI) and the
Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) which were
authorized under EO No. 80 s. 2012 and EO No. 201,
s. 2016 will continue to be an integrated scheme of
rewarding exemplary performance in government
through the grant of incentives linked with actual
performance and in recognition of employees who
play a greater role and carry a heavier responsibility
in attaining performance targets and delivering
results.
VI. FORMS OF AWARDS AND
INCENTIVES

6.1 Compensatory Time-Off - granted to an

employee who has worked beyond his regular office
hours on a project without overtime pay.

6.2 Flexiplace - work assignment allowed for

qualified employee/s who has demonstrated
responsibility, initiative and capacity to produce
output/result and accomplishment outside of the
workplace subject to established guidelines.
VI. FORMS OF AWARDS AND
INCENTIVES
6.3 “Salu-Salo” Together - meal hosted by
superiors or supervisors for employees who have
made significant contributions.

6.4 Personal Growth Opportunities - incentives

which may be in the form of attendance in
conferences on official business, membership in
professional organizations, books, journal, tapes,
travel packages and other learning opportunities.
 VI. FORMS OF AWARDS AND
INCENTIVES
6.5 Trophies, Plaques and Certificates

6.6 Monetary Award

6.7 Travel Packages

6.8 Attendance to local training programs

6.9 Lunch/dinner with any one of the PVAO

officials
 VI. FORMS OF AWARDS AND
INCENTIVES
6.10 Mention in PVAO Publications e.g. newsletter

6.11 Certificate of recognition

6.12 Recognition in wall of fame

6.13 Citation of accomplishment (s) during

trainings, conferences, seminars, flag
ceremonies and other special gatherings
VI. FORMS OF AWARDS AND
INCENTIVES

6.14 Other Incentives - incentives in kind

which may in the form of tokens, groceries,
merchandise, computers, mobile phones, reserved
parking space, recognition posted at the Wall of
Fame, feature in agency publication, and others.
 PVAO PRAISE COMMITTEE
Deputy Administrator - Chairperson
Chief, Claims Division - Member
Chief, HRDD - Member
Chief, PMD - Member
Chief, Finance Division - Member
Attorney IV, LAD - Member
President, PVAO-EA - Member; (Rank-
and-File
Representative)
Board of Director, PVAO-EA - Alternate
Member; (Rank-
and-File
Representative)
Head, Morale and Welfare Section, HRDD Head, Secretariat
COS, Morale and Welfare, HRDD - Secretariat
 Identification/Evaluation of
R&R Awardees by Division Chiefs

Screening, Submit/Recommend to Return to

PRAISE Committee the
Selection Division
Return to Chief
YES NO
Criteria and PRAISE
Committee for Evaluate/Validate
Processes further
evaluation/
and recommend to
A, PVAO for
study approval

NO YES

Grant of Preparation of
E Awards Awards (Plaques,
Commendation,
Monetary Awards)
 R&R Screening, Selection
Criteria and Processes
5.2 AGENCY AWARDS
Criteria for the Model Executive Award:
 R&R Screening, Selection
Criteria and Processes
Criteria for the Exemplary/Model Supervisor
Award:
 R&R Screening, Selection
Criteria and Processes
Criteria for the Exemplary/Model Supervisor
Award:
Criteria Weight
Impact of performance/achievement 30%
Reliability and effectiveness 30%
Noteworthiness of outstanding 15%
performance/
contribution
Consistency of performance 15%
Strict compliance with existing office 10%
rules & regulations
R&R LIST OF AWARDEES
 R&R LIST OF AWARDEES

Model/Exemplary Supervisors/Employees
NAME AWARD CASH AWARD/TOKEN
Lawrence Benedict V. Buenafe 2018 Model Supervisor Php5,000.00
Sharon G. Antonio 2018 Exemplary Supervisor Php5,000.00
Mikhael Jose M. Lladones 2018 Model Employee Php4,000.00
Jose Rene E. Macaya 2018 Exemplary Employee Php4,000.00

Model Executive
MGen Alfredo S. Cayton, Jr. AFP
Chief, VAMD Php5,000.00
(Ret)
 R&R LIST OF AWARDEES
MODEL SUPERVISOR NOMINEES
NAME DIVISION CASH AWARD/TOKEN
Veterans Records Management
Olivia Alejandrino Php2,000.00
Division
Veterans Affairs Management Php2,000.00
Lilian G. Aquitania
Division
Evelyn V. Garcia Claims Division Php2,000.00
Management Information Php2,000.00
Robert G. Losabe
Division
Flordeliza R. Piñol Finance Division Php2,000.00
Jeffrey John C. Salcedo GSSMD Php2,000.00
Carlota M. Pascual Legal Affairs Division Php2,000.00
MODEL EMPLOYEE NOMINEES
NAME DIVISION CASH AWARD/TOKEN
Jorgina V. Agustin Office of the Administrator Php2,000.00
Arsenio A. Elloso GSSMD Php2,000.00
Planning and Management
Catherine Z. Gueco Php2,000.00
Division
Melanie D. Indrakumar Finance Division Php2,000.00
Management Information
Rhoda Grace S. Magpale Php2,000.00
Division
Veterans Records Management
Alberto Martin M. Yngente Php2,000.00
Division
Jhoanne P. Castillo Legal Affairs Division Php2,000.00
Veterans Affairs Management
Lorena C. Borjal Php2,000.00
Division
Veterans Management and
Heitrid B. Firmantes Php2,000.00
Historical Division
Rewards and Recognition
 OTHER FORM OF REWARDS

Town Hall Meeting

for Birthday
Celebrators
 OTHER FORM OF REWARDS
Town Hall Meeting for
Birthday Celebrators
OTHER FORM OF REWARDS
OTHER FORM OF REWARDS
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