Tarlac State University College of Public Administration and Governance Dean Dr. Edwin T. Caoleng took oath as a Career Executive Service (CES) Eligible during the 53rd Founding Anniversary and 2026 CES Lifelong Learning for Leadership Congress (CESCON), presided over by the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) .
Held on November 11, 2026, at The Manila Hotel, the ceremony included Dr. Caoleng’s pinning and the presentation of his certificate of eligibility. His inclusion in the Roster of CES Eligibles was approved under Board Resolution No. 1832 on June 4, 2026, following his satisfactory completion of the requirements for CES Eligibility.
“A proud and meaningful milestone! Grateful to take my oath and receive the pin and award for Career Executive Service Eligibility (CESE). All glory to God! Onward to greater opportunities and dedicated public service,” Dr. Caoleng said in a message to Office Public Affairs.
The CPAG Dean passed all four stages of the CES eligibility examination process, which evaluates managerial competence, leadership capability, integrity, and executive potential.
Established through Presidential Decree No. 1 on September 24, 1972, the Career Executive Service (CES) constitutes the third level of the Philippine civil service’s career positions, comprising managerial and executive personnel. It aims to develop and maintain a pool of qualified, development-oriented career administrators committed to providing competent and dedicated public service.
The 2026 CESCON, with the theme “Ethical Leadership in the Public Service”, serves as a learning and networking forum to reassess, redefine, and reaffirm the institutional and historical significance, strategic roles, and the unifying power and potential of the CES in shaping the national consciousness and in leading the nation at the forefront of governance, development, and nation-building for the future.
The two-day activity will conclude on November 12, 2026.
