SSS Luzon North 1 Division Recognizes 2025 Best Employees
by Roline Cabantoc, BA English Language Studies, University of the Cordilleras
Photo shows SSS Baguio Branch’s 2025 Best Employee Division winners (from left), Mr. Tj Christian Ruiz, Ms. Lovely Lamorena, and Ms. Jenny Jane Baybaya. The second photo captures the panel interview during the evaluation process.
SSS Luzon North 1 Division held its annual Search for Best Employees last June 16, 2025, at the SSS Baguio office. Fifteen employees from the nine branches under the division and attached offices competed to claim the Best Customer Service, Best Support Service, and Best Supervisor.
This year, TJ Christian Ruiz, Social Security Officer III, and Jenny Jane Baybaya, Senior Member Service Representative, both from SSS Baguio, emerged as Best Supervisor and Best Customer Service respectively. Lovely Lamorena, Senior Executive Assistant from the Office of the Vice President, was declared the Best Support Service Employee. All three winners will advance to the Luzon Operations Group Level Search.
Concurrent Acting Vice President Nancy M. Umoso commended the Baguio Branch awardees, emphasizing that their success reflects the high standards upheld by the SSS. “This achievement is not only a source of pride for the Baguio Branch but also the entire division. It proves that through innovation, integrity, and dedication, we can elevate public service to greater heights,” she stated.
The selection was based on three main criteria: Outstanding Performance and Impact, Exemplary Ethical Behavior, and Personality. The first criterion recognized innovative contributions that improved service delivery, including sustainable practices aligned with the SSS’s goals in governance, social responsibility, and environmental care. The second evaluated each nominee’s adherence to the Code of Conduct under Republic Act No. 6713, as well as the core values of the SSS. The final criterion assessed communication skills, professionalism, flexibility, and interpersonal effectiveness.
The Search for Best Employee is part of the annual celebration of the SSS Anniversary, celebrated during September. For this year, SSS will celebrate its 68th year of founding. ###
