Philippines Building Hall in Honor of Emilia T. Boncodin
President Benigno S. Aquino III led on Tuesday the dedication ceremony of the new Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Building II which was named Emilia T. Boncodin Hall in honor of the late Budget secretary’s exemplary contributions to the government and for her being an honest civil servant.
The President unveiled the marker of the four-storey DBM Building II as part of the department’s tribute to the first death anniversary of Boncodin. The construction of the DBM Building II was completed on March 10, 2010.
Boncodin passed away on March 15, 2010 at the age of 55, due to complications arising from her body’s rejection of a kidney which was donated in 2005.
During a simple program, the President presented plaque of appreciation to Boncodin, which was received by her mother, Cristeta.
Dubbed as “icon of public service,” the President in his speech hailed Boncodin for her dedication to live simply, adding that she left public service for almost 20 years but untouched by any whiff of scandal.
The President noted that as government official, Boncodin was also a professional lecturer of the National College of Public Administration and Governance at the University of the Philippines and Lyceum of the Philippines.