LTO Region 1 reviews employee awards program to improve public service

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) Region 1in San Fernando City, La Union is reviewing its employee recognition program to encourage better performance and improve service delivery across its offices.

The regional office's Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee met on October 19, 2026, under the leadership of Regional Director Glorioso Daniel Z. Martinez and Assistant Regional Director Engr. Eric C. Suriben.

During the meeting, committee members reviewed existing award categories, discussed possible improvements to the evaluation process, and considered additional ways to recognize employees and offices demonstrating exemplary performance.

The discussions also covered non-monetary incentives, including commendations, certificates of recognition and professional development opportunities, as ways to acknowledge employees' contributions.

The PRAISE program provides a framework for recognizing individual and group accomplishments that contribute to organizational effectiveness and improved government services. It is guided by Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 1, series of 2001.

The initiative aims to encourage government personnel to demonstrate integrity, efficiency, innovation and professionalism in carrying out their duties.

LTO Region 1 said it intends to strengthen its recognition initiatives in the coming months, with the goal of encouraging consistent performance across its offices and improving services for motorists.