On November 17, 2025, the DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA personnel visited the Department of Justice for a courtesy call to Undersecretary Deo L. Marco, a meaningful engagement that highlighted the longstanding partnership between his office and DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA. The Undersecretary warmly welcomed the team and offered heartfelt words of inspiration to the men and women of the region. He expressed his appreciation in seeing new faces in the service and conveyed his satisfaction with the agency’s strengthened hiring and recruitment efforts, which he noted as vital to sustaining a competent and service-driven workforce.

Regional Director Dr. Janette S. Padua, expressed profound gratitude to Undersecretary Marco for the unwavering support extended to DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA over the past three years. Under her leadership, the Region has consistently benefitted from the Undersecretary’s encouragement, guidance, and backing—especially in supporting the conduct of regional activities, capacity-building efforts, and organizational development initiatives. RD Padua emphasized that this support has played a crucial role in strengthening the region’s performance and morale.

She likewise introduced the newly promoted Chief Probation and Parole Officers, highlighting how their achievements reflect the agency’s growing opportunities for career advancement. Their promotions, she noted, serve as motivation for other personnel to aspire, grow, and continue delivering exemplary public service.

The courtesy call also provided an opportunity for the DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA personnel to personally express their appreciation to Undersecretary Marco. Those present shared how his leadership and support have positively influenced their professional journeys and contributed to a more empowered and cohesive workforce. Many acknowledged that because of this sustained support from his office, DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA has consistently achieved recognition as a top-performing region, a milestone made possible through the shared commitment between the regional leadership and the DOJ.

Adding to the warm reception, other distinguished members of the DOJ workforce extended brief but meaningful messages of support. Assistant Secretary Francis John Tejano, Assistant Secretary Majken Anika S. Gran-Ong, Atty. Lance Bernadette Basa, and Prosecution Attorney Eugene T. Yusi each offered words of encouragement, affirming the region’s accomplishments and inspiring the team to continue upholding excellence in public service.

The courtesy call concluded with renewed motivation among the DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA personnel—strengthened by the recognition, support, and encouragement from DOJ leadership, and united in their commitment to sustain the region’s legacy of high performance and service excellence.