The Bacolod City government honored its 50 employees who have retired from the service in 2020, at a tribute at the Government Center, recently.
Mayor Evelio Leonardia lauded the retirees for spending many productive years of their lives serving the City at rites held Thursday, a press release from the Bacolod Public Information Office, said today, January 10.
‘You are part and parcel of Bacolod, and Bacolod would not be where it is today if not for your contributions,” the mayor told the retirees.
“You have spent your precious time working for Bacolod. I wish you’ll now be able to live your life as you please. Spend as much time as you can with your family,” the mayor added.
The retirees received tokens and plaques from the City, during the program organized by the Human Resource Management Services Office (HRMSO).
HRMSO head Erman Aguirre said that this is an annual tribute by the city government to recognize the valuable service of the retirees.
Among the 50 retirees, Jose Torrecampo, revenue collection clerk at the City Treasurer’s Office, had served the longest—with 47 years in the service.*