Forty six (46) newly hired employees of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur completed the 2-day Orientation Seminar last April 19-20, 2023 at Shacene Pension House & Restaurant, Mabua, Tandag City. This is part of the employees' onboarding program that aims to equip new employees with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitude needed in the performance of their tasks in their respective working environment. Topics discussed were the following:

• An Overview of the PGSDS  Vision, Mission & Mandate;

• PAG-IBIG Services to Gov’t.  Employees & its Governing Laws and rules;

• GSIS Insurance Packages,  Benefits & Privileges;

• Norms of Conduct & Ethical  Standards (RA 6713);

• Leave Laws;

• SSS Services;

• PGSDS Tourism Brand

This is a continuous program of the Provincial Human Resource Management Office to employees embarking new journey in the public service.

In-house resource speakers were PHRM Officer Ace R. Orcullo, Assistant PHRM Officer Theresa E. Burgos, Ms. Michelle S. Pareja and Ms. Carolina R. Tidalgo, EnP. Invited speakers from other agencies were Ms. Rica Christine S. Beloy from PAGIBIG, Mr. Neiljoy P. Cafoforo from GSIS and Ms. Doris Gene L. Trujillo from SSS.