The employees’ associations of the Department of Science and Technology expressed their full support to DOST Secretary Mario Montejo upon his confirmation by the Commission on Appointments yesterday.
“We assure Sec. Montejo our full support to the programs, projects and activities of the DOST towards the fulfillment of its visions, missions and goals,” the statement of support said. The declaration was signed by presidents of DOST unions and employees association and the United DOST Employees Assocaitions (UNIDEA), Inc.
In the declaration, the UNIDEA also acommitted to actively participate in the “promulgation, implementation and assessment” of said DOST activities.
UNIDEA also ensured Sec. Montejo of “on time but thorough, fast but complete and proper but humane procedures and performance of all related activities.”
Montejo’s appointment symbolizes, embodies and carries with it the renewed visions, missions and goals of the DOST, the employees said. Montejo’s fresh approach in leading DOST is reflected in the new DOST slogan “Ignite the Mind,” they added.
The statement was signed by UNIDEA executive board led by Vladimir Lopez, UNIDEA national president and Philippine Science High School Employees Union president, and the officers of UNIDEA’s 20 association- and union-members representing the more than 4,000 DOST workforce. (S&T Media Service)
