The Civil Service Commission (CSC) directed government agencies to intensify the campaign against sexual harassment in the workplace in line with the celebration of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from 25 November to 12 December 2023.
CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles noted that an alarming rate of 22.8% of employees worldwide, including the Philippines, have experienced violence and harassment at work, based on the study conducted by the International Labour Organization, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, and analytics company Gallup. The study showed that women were slightly more likely than men to have experienced violence and harassment.
“We need to recognize that gender-based sexual harassment is real, and it is still happening not just on the streets but also in the workplace. Our duty as civil servants is to prioritize and intensify the implementation of laws, policies, and programs that make our workplaces a safe and secure environment for women to flourish and succeed,” reminded Chairperson Nograles.
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Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles encouraged human resource management practitioners (HRMPs) to fully embrace digitalization to ensure a dynamic civil service.
In his message during the 21st Regional Conference of HRMPs in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) held on 22-23 November 2023 at the Newtown Plaza Convention Center, Baguio City, Chairperson Nograles urged HR practitioners to be proactive in pursuing dynamic HR systems and processes that can meet the requirements of a modern civil service.
“Civil servants are the nuts and bolts that make the government machinery work. The effectiveness of our bureaucracy largely depends on the quality of our human resources, and this is where all of you, as human resource management practitioners, have an integral role. We rely on your sound discretion in selecting individuals, and digitalization is a key component of this endeavor,” he said.
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) organized the first Anti-Red Tape (ART) Summit on 25 October 2023 at the CSC Central Office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City.
The event was designed for those responsible for implementing Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11032, otherwise known as the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018” (EODB EGSD).
Focused on the theme “One CSC, One Government Against Red Tape,” the ART Summit sought to fortify the dedication of government agencies in enforcing R.A. 11032 and explore opportunities for collaboration. It also emphasized the important roles of the Anti-Red Tape Division (ARTD) at the CSC Central Office (CO) and the Anti-Red Tape Units (ARTUs) in CSC Regional Offices (ROs) in implementing the EODB EGSD law.
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recognized its partner agencies who helped ensure the success of the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) during the Appreciation Program for PCSA Key Partners on 15 November 2023 at the CSC Resource Center in Quezon City.
CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles expressed gratitude to the attendees, noting that the program serves as a venue to appreciate the invaluable partnerships and collaborations forged toward a common goal.
“Kung gaano kabigat ang ating trabaho araw-araw bilang lingkod bayan, higit na mahirap manghikayat ng daan-daang ahensya at tanggapan ng pamahalaan mula sa iba’t ibang probinsya, lungsod, at munisipalidad sa bansa na makilahok sa ating mga aktibidad para sa pagdiriwang ng PCSA ngayong taon. This difficult task required the concerted efforts of multiple stakeholders, and you, our partners, have been indispensable in helping us achieve this mission. Kaya maraming maraming salamat sa inyong suporta at kooperasyon,” he said.
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A total of 64,635 examinees passed the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) held on 20 August 2023 in 95 testing centers nationwide, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported.
This equates to an 18.72% passing rate among the 345,194 individuals who participated in the test.
Of the total passers, 56,942 examinees hurdled the Professional Level and will be conferred the Career Service Professional Eligibility, while 7,693 passed the Subprofessional Level and will obtain the Career Service Subprofessional Eligibility.