DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH NEWS
10
September - October 1998
Hasta la Vista, PSI!
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dmittedly, one year may not seem to be very long. After all, the days and months seem to simply breeze through that before one realizes it, one year is almost over. Still, when PIDS President Dr. Ponciano S. Intal, Jr. made known his plan to go on a one-year leave from the Institute, not a few of the staff expressed sadness since Dr. Intal is well-respected as an economist and professional and well-loved as a person and president. Thus, on September 30, the eve of the start of his leave, the officers and staff of the PIDS took time off from their heavy load of commitments to bid their president good luck and wish him well while he is away. Hasta la vista, Pons! During his absence, the acting president of the Institute is Dr. Mario B. Lamberte.
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here is truth to the saying that behind every succesful man is a supportive woman. This was once again confirmed during the 21st PIDS Loyalty Awards ceremony when exceptional individuals were recognized for their loyal service to the Institute. Miss Emma Cinco, Senior Clerk III, was one of those given said recognition. Along with Mr. Mario Feranil, Director for Project Services, and Ms.
Helping Others Achieve their Goals Andrea Agcaoili, Director for Operations and Finance, she was given the PIDS Pioneer Award. In her acceptance speech, Ms. Cinco said that behind the success and recognition accorded to
Ms. Emma Cinco's heartwarming acceptance speech brings smiles to PIDS President Dr. Ponciano Intal, Jr. and former PIDS President Dr. Filologo Pante, Jr., who was invited as guest speaker and presentor.
PIDS Research Fellows is one supportive secretary who has made sacrifices on her own for the fulfillment of her superiors goals. Ms. Cinco s speech was met with approval by the audience who shared in her personal victory. To many, her words were clearly a reminder that the tasks of secretaries are more than simply clerical in nature. As Ms. Cinco, for instance, continued to lend her assistance to many of the senior staff, she also had to forego some of her personal ambitions. Her award therefore is a testimony to a true public servant whose recognition has come at last. Recognition is unmatched by money. Luis Nuguid Management Information Staff PIDS