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s m a r g o r p d n a plans Department managers (from L) Atty. Richard D. Tumanda, Ruth G. Jabines, Engr. Rosanna Vicenta T. Cabanag and Paquito C. Ebero answer queries during the open forum in one of the employees fora; Marife Q. Magno of the Finance and Property Department casts her vote for the “Ultimate Galing Tsuper” Employees Choice; Company nurse Roxanne C. Sayago takes the weight of Dionesio R. Garcia Jr. of the Commercial Services Department and Karen D. Patayon of Human Resource Development Division assists Renante G. Abanil of the Engineering and Construction Department during one of the activities.
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mployees of the Davao City Water District attended the water utility’s annual employees fora scheduled in 10 batches from February 28 until March 13. The half-day fora have been designed to create a venue for employees to convene and discuss what has transpired in DCWD’s operation in 2013 and what they are challenged to accomplish in 2014 in water service expansion, water resource sustainability, customer satisfaction and environmental protection. Open forum in every batch accommodated queries, suggestions and discussions between management and the workers. The fora have been proven to be a very effective means in informing the employees of the holistic outcome of their individual efforts and to enjoin them to support DCWD’s targets in accomplishing its upcoming plans and programs which all redound to public service. Among the highlights was the presentation of DCWD’s achievements in its 40 years of existence. It traced DCWD’s development from a simple water provider to becoming among the largest water districts in the country today. It likewise discussed how the water utility prepares for the challenges in its operations. Also presented were the new guiding principles of the water utility which are its new vision “Best water
and wastewater service provider with utmost care for the people and the environment.”, new mission “We commit to supply potable and affordable water 24 hours a day, provide wastewater treatment services, operate efficiently, take a proactive role in environmental concerns and keep a competent workforce.”, new core strategy “Efficient and effective management of all resources for water security in Davao City”, and, new set of goals (a) achieve an improved quality of water in Cabantian and Panacan service areas in accordance with the Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW), (b) attain a 98% Employee Satisfaction Rating, (c) exceed by 50% the projected water demand covered by our available resources, (d) increase availability of water to all customers from 90% to 100% and (e) fully implement Phase 1 of the Septage Management Program. Before the employees’ forum, a management forum was also held among the officers of DCWD last February 26 which also tackled the same concerns. Aside from the discussions, weight and blood pressure monitoring of the employees was conducted in line with the Human Resource Department’s Health and Wellness program. The employees also casted their votes for the “Ultimate Galing Tsuper” contest’s employees choice portion. (Jovana T. Duhaylungsod) JAN-APR 2014
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