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PASAR paid homage to its dedicated employees during the company’s 2023 Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony
Friday, December 8, 2023PASAR proudly celebrated one of the most eagerly anticipated events this year – the “2023 Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony”. The annual event is to honour its employees for their unwavering commitment to service excellence, tireless efforts, and for their invaluable contributions that made PASAR what it is today as an organization. A total of 189 Service Excellence Awardees were recognized, commemorating 10, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of dedicated service to PASAR.
In addition to acknowledging the service awardees’ contributions, the Rewards and Recognition Annual Awards also paid tribute to exemplary performance of employees in various categories. These include Team of the Year, Skillsman of the Year, Leadership of the Year, Employee of the Year, Support Star of the Year, and Safety Vanguard of the Year.
Team of the Year – SAP
The SAP team's dedication to ensuring the timely completion of the project was evident through Glencore's feedback on the near perfect submission for the first financial reporting using SAP. Working tirelessly across multiple time zones, weekends, and holidays, the team ensured project delivery on schedule, and within budget and scope.
Skillsman of the Year – Xyrus F. Lusares
Xyrus F. Lusares demonstrated that sense of urgency, perseverance in problem-solving, and versatile millwright skills. He played a key role in achieving three consecutive months of self-generated power exceeding 1M+ with the steam turbine initiative.
Leadership of the Year – Ramil Vinculado Jr
Ramil Vinculado Jr exhibited excellent leadership in staff housing and received multiple Quarterly Recognition awards.
Employee of the Year – Richard A. Marquez
Richard A. Marquez led the WANP team, ensuring effluent compliance, contributing to the increased storage capacity of the BK15 primary cake storage facility, and providing valuable assistance during the 3-day shutdown of Acid Plant 1.
Support Star of the Year – Fatima B. Olacao
Fatima B. Olacao's exceptional contributions include championing talent pipeline programs, providing excellent customer service, and surpassing safety KPIs. She managed various company engagements, prepared the skills center for SAP and town hall, and supported programs with positive budget variances.
Safety Vanguard of the Year – Alfer S. Mayone
Alfer S. Mayone corrected various safety issues, spearheaded immediate corrections in unsafe conditions, and implemented safety measures for equipment servicing and protection barriers.
The 2023 PASAR Rewards and Recognition Awards Ceremony stood as a testament to the unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions of our employees. As we applauded the achievements of our Service Excellence Awardees and highlighted the outstanding efforts of individuals in various categories, we are reminded that it was the collective commitment, ingenuity, and resilience of our team that propelled PASAR Corporation forward.
To all our outstanding employees, thank you for your remarkable service, and congratulations once again on your well-deserved recognition. Here's to another year of achievements and shared successes at PASAR!