In a bid to promote awareness and enhance the welfare of retirees and senior citizens, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol spearheaded an Orientation on Benefits and Privileges of Senior Citizens and Retirees of DENR V on September 26 to 27, 2024 at the DENR Regional Office V, Rawis, Legazpi City.
The pre-retirement seminar covered key elements of retirement planning, namely: (1) financial security, (2) health optimization, and (3) livelihood productivity programs. Experts from the Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan, Ikaw, Bangko, Industriya at Gobyerno (Pag-IBIG) Fund, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), along with internal experts, led discussions on financial, health, and livelihood programs to assist employees in planning for a secure and productive retirement.
In his message, DENR Bicol Assistant Regional Director for Management Services (ARD-MS) Ronnel B. Astor emphasized the importance of thorough retirement planning and taking full advantage of the benefits available to ensure a smooth transition to retirement life.
Meanwhile, DENR Bicol Regional Executive Director (RED) Francisco E. Milla, Jr., highlighted the Department’s commitment to supporting employees in their retirement journey. “Our commitment to you does not end when you retire. The DENR family will continue to be a resource for you, to ensure that your years of service are rewarded not only with recognition but also with security and well-being in retirement,” he said.
The DENR Bicol remains committed to the welfare of its employees, continuously demonstrating its dedication to their well-being and long-term security, even beyond their years of service.
(Source: DENR Bicol)