Cornelio T. Mabera, Administrative Aide VI of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Western Visayas, was conferred the 2025 Gawad Lingkod Bayani Award during the Pagpupugay 2025: Parangal sa mga Lingkod Bayan held at Malacañan Palace today, January 28.

The conferment was led by Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, representing President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., together with Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Atty. Marilyn Barua-Yap, CSC Commissioner Atty. Ryan Alvin R. Acosta, and CSC Commissioner Atty. Luis Meinrado Pañgulayan.

Mabera is among the 10 individual Gawad Dangal ng Bayan awardees recognized for demonstrating extraordinary acts of public service and consistent adherence to the highest ethical standards embodied in Republic Act (RA) No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

As a recipient of the country’s highest honor for civil servants, Mabera received a trophy, a gold-gilded medallion from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, a Php 200,000 cash prize, and an automatic promotion to the next higher position or its equivalent salary increase.

DOST Western Visayas extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Mabera for this well-deserved recognition. His dedication, integrity, and exemplary service continue to inspire his colleagues and reflect the true spirit of public service, bringing pride and honor to the entire DOST family and the region.

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