THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has secured the prestigious Level 2 Excellence Seal for Public Service from the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF) for the third straight year for consistently using Filipino as its language in delivering 'reliable and high-quality services to the public.' 'This honor is a strong testament to DILG's fervent and continuous promotion of the Filipino language in providing ethical, excellent, and dependable service to our fellow countrymen,' said DILG Secretary Benjamin 'Benhur' Abalos Jr. of the award that was presented at the Manila Metropolitan Theater in Manila on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
The 2023 KWF Excellence Seal for Public Service is granted to agencies and local government units that have adhered to the directives of Executive Order 335 and have exhibited proficiency in utilizing Filipino as the language of public service.Abalos emphasized that this accolade should encourage and motivate further utilization of the Filipino language in service delivery and in fulfilling the DILG's mandates.
He said the DILG and the Department of Labor and Employment - Bureau of Workers with Special Concerns are the sole recipients of the Level 2 recognition.Abalos also extended his gratitude to the Department's staff for their unwavering dedication to expanding the use of the national language in agency operations and providing services.Seventeen national agencies and local governments are set to receive awards from KWF.
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