Regardless of my unfortunate experiences in the DPWH, I have no regrets for at least I was able to introduce to the otherwise stereotyped bureaucracy some modern practices from the private sector.
I was exposed to various opportunities to lead Divisions from legal to HR, to Administrator and Resident Ombudsman. Some functions I continue to hold even after promotions.
My best of memories were to have been a national and Regional awardee as Model Employee, a CSC Scholar for masteral studies, earning a 3rd level career service eligibility, the privilege to train in engineering fields though I am not an Engineer; and as a 2nd nominee of a national agency to train abroad in journalism though I was not a full time information officer.
Towards the last years of my service in the government I was able to draft for several Congressmen House Bills that were approved as Republic Acts, except the 15 page House Bill that in 2 Congresses reached only up to the 3rd Reading.
My greatest challenge perhaps was to be charged with at least 5 cases by my detractors (including for Libel with a major TV network) but all were dismissed anyway. In some cases I was with 2 and 10 co-respondents/ co-accused.
The cases and death threats after my discovery and through investigation/ prosecution of the registration of a carnapped vehicle in 1987.
In the charge for technical malversation even the judge was confused that the case was “indefinitely archived”. That was when as OIC I authorized the grant of back wages to a Regional Director when his predecessor was already paid for the same period. The dilemma was that I have to comply with the Writ of Execution issued by the Court of Appeals and the payment was sourced from the savings in Personal Service (PS).
I just laugh off that unpleasant memory as my accusers have all died anyway. The lesson is of God’s 10 Commandments do not be adventurous on the 10th - to be a false witness for karma is fast. Not only to you but may include your family.
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