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Definition of Terms

a. Award – It is a recognition given to a faculty either in monetary or non-monetary form for innovative

ideas, suggestions, inventions, discoveries, or service in the public interest that contribute to the efficiency,

economy, improvement in government operations and to organizational productivity;

b. Contribution – It is any input in the form of an idea or performance.

c. Discovery– It is the uncovering of something previously existing but found or discovered for the first

time which will improve public service delivery.

d. Innovative Idea– It refers to an idea, a suggestion or an invention or discovery for improvement to

effect economy in operation, increase productivity and improve working conditions.

e) Incentive – It is a monetary or non-monetary reward.

f) Invention – It refers to something useful that is produced for the first time through the use of the

imagination or ingenious thinking and experiment.

g) Exemplary Accomplishment – This refers to an extraordinary performance or heroic act or service in the

interest of the public; or sustained outstanding work performance for a minimum period of one (1) year

which is beyond the normal requirement of the position of the faculty or group of faculty.

h) Suggestion – It is an idea or proposal which improves work performance, systems, procedures, work

efficiency and effectiveness.

Types of Awards

a) National awards

The University shall participate in the screening of candidates for the search of deserving faculty

by government agencies, private entities, NGOs and other award-giving bodies such as the:

a.1 Presidential or Lingkod Bayan Award – This shall be conferred to a faculty for consistent,

dedicated and exemplary performance resulting in the successful implementation of an idea or

performance which is of significant effect to the public or to national interest, security and

prosperity.

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