KALIBO, Aklan – An official of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) here called on the employees of the provincial Capitol to help eradicate graft and corruption and change the public’s negative perception about government.

“Let us start small. Let us start with ourselves. Let us not contribute to graft and corruption if we cannot eradicate it,” said Ma. Cynthia Aranas, CSC Field Office director II.

She cited some practice such as bringing home of some ballpens and other school supplies for use of employees’ children in school.

If a parent takes home for a day a ballpen worth P5 and a folder also worth P5, this could amount to Pl5 million if all the 1.5 government employees practice the same every day, she shared.

Presently, the provincial government employs some 1,170 employees.

Aranas also urged public servants to always have a ready smile for clients transacting business in government offices.

Speaking before Provincial Capitol employees here after the Monday flag-raising ceremony, Aranas said employees be should be always ready to entertain people from all walks of because this is “our commitment.”*PIA