Age is just a number for Mr. “Feelennial”

Feeling Millennial or “Feellennial”— that’s how he describes himself. Mr. Edgardo Cruz, Director of Civil Service Commission Bataan Satellite Office, is a self-confessed young-at-heart and still has the adrenaline of an energetic millennial. A certified wanderlust, gadget savvy, and selfie expert, he qualifies to be tagged a millennial.

In contrast, this 54 year old “millennial” who celebrates his birthday every January 20 knows how to juggle things and tasks without letting anything fall on the ground. Multi-tasking has become his expertise for almost 30 years now.

This son of Eleazar and Teresa Cruz finished his primary school at Sacred Heart Academy, Quezon City in 1976 and graduated from high school at Mapua Institute of Technology in 1980. In 1987, he obtained his AB major in English at the University of the East. Guided by his firm belief that learning is a continuous process, he pursued his Masters in Public Administration at the University of Santo Tomas in 1993 thru the Civil Service Commission Welfare Fund Scholarship.

His first stint was at the now defunct National Media Production Center as an Assistant Film Editor. In 1988, he became an artist/illustrator at the Civil Service Commission Central Office where he received a Citation for Punctuality and Attendance. After couple of years of hard work and perseverance plus clean service, in 2013 he got the Director position for CSC Bulacan Satellite office. Fast forward in 2015, he first stepped his foot on the historical land of the braves as he was appointed as Director II of CSC Bataan.

Mr. Cruz loves to paint especially during his spare time. He discovered this talent when he once wanted to buy a painting but it cost too much for him to afford that’s why he just made one for himself and that’s the start of his passion for arts. He is a bookworm, too!. In fact, he has a mini library in his house. Aside from paintbrushes, canvass and books, you can also see him watching an indie film in his laptop or desktop. He says, this kind of films entertains him more and allows him to make use of his creative juices.

Asked about his plans in the next five years, he quickly answered, “I want to retire, because I want to do more, to do things that office works hinder me to do.” As millennials say, “YOLO” or you only live once, Mr. Cruz wants to engage in more adventures and travels. He also considers being a consultant or a full-pledge teacher which he cannot do right now because of the time his current position requires.

Before the 1Bataan staffers left his office, we asked for the usual photo ops, to which he smiled and gamely said, “Tara selfie tayo!” He hurriedly took his cellphone from his pocket and with that playful smile, he said “Akala nyo kayo lang noh? Feellennial yata to!”