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CSC warns public vs. fraudulent spam email

20 May 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) warned the public against responding to a fraudulent spam email purportedly sent by Chairperson Karlo Nograles, in which the CSC chief requests assistance with the distribution of gifts.

The email reads: “Good morning. I have selected some of the staff to receive gifts for their hard work and I’ll be needing your assistance. I don’t know your schedule for today, so let me know if you’re able to assist me with this task. Your confidentiality will be appreciated. I wouldn’t want to ruin the surprise. Thanks. Regards, KARLO ALEXEI B. NOGRALES, Chairman”

The CSC stressed that said email did not originate from Chairperson Nograles nor his office.

CSC reminds gov’t agencies of post-elections appointment guidelines

17 May 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government agencies that, as a general rule, appointments issued after the 9 May election up to 30 June 2022 shall be disapproved or invalidated.

The CSC advised outgoing elective and appointive (coterminous with the President) officials who act as appointing authorities that issuing appointments during the said period are only allowed under the following conditions:

13 March 2022 civil service exam results out

16 May 2022 - Examinees who took the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test held 13 March 2022 may now check whether they passed the test or not through the Civil Service Commission (CSC) website at www.csc.gov.ph.

On the right-hand side of the CSC website homepage, the examinee can click on “Examination Result” to access the List of Passers per level of exam and region. Only the names of passers can be searched from the list; if an examinee’s name cannot be found, it means they failed the test.

The CSC advised passers that they may claim their Certification of Eligibility (printed on CSC letterhead, free of charge) through the CSC Regional Office (RO) or Field Office (FO) by 13 June 2022. They are further advised to check first the availability of their certifications before going to the CSC RO or FO. (Click here for the directory of CSC ROs/FOs.)

CSC reminds gov’t employees of SALN deadline

5 May 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) on Thursday reminded government employees that they have less than one month left to prepare and submit their 2021 Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) with their respective departments, agencies, or offices, and urged them not to wait until the 30 May 2022 deadline.

CSC Resolution No. 2100339, circularized via Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 2021, specifies the guidelines for the filing and submission of SALNs during exceptional circumstances or when the country is placed under a state of calamity and/or emergency. It allows online oath-taking and online filing of the SALN by all public officials and employees.

The guidelines also state that “all public officials and employees or those in affected area/s are given additional period of thirty (30) days from 30 April of such year within which to comply with the filing of the SALN.”

CSC marks Labor Day by honoring gov’t workers, advocating dignity in the workplace

1 May 2022 - “The strength of our nation lies in its workforce, in the same way that the strength of the civil service lies in our 1.7 million civil servants.”

This was stressed by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles on Labor Day, as he saluted government workers and emphasizes the value of protecting their interests.

“Today as we honor Filipino workers whose labors help lay the very foundation upon which our nation’s progress rests, let us not forget our public officials and employees who—day in and day out, in times of peace or in periods of crisis—keep the government machinery running in order to deliver the public’s much-needed programs and services,” said the CSC Chair.

13k take latest civil service exams

26 April 2022 - A total of 13,131 examinees turned up for the rescheduled civil service examinations held on Sunday, 24 April, in different parts of the country.

The number of takers represents 73.60% of the expected total number of examinees previously reported at 17,840.

The exams administered were the Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO), originally scheduled on 12 September 2021 in nine testing centers; the Fire Officer Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) originally scheduled last 10 October 2021.

CSC to hold 24 April exams, reminds takers of face mask, ID requirement

21 April 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that it will hold rescheduled civil service examinations on Sunday, 24 April, as it issued reminders for the registered examinees on what to bring and how to prepare for the tests.

The exams to be administered are the Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO), originally scheduled on 12 September 2021, in nine (9) testing centers where the said exam had been deferred; and the Fire Officer Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE), originally scheduled last 10 October 2021. Expected total number of examinees is at 17,840.

Registered examinees of the said exams are advised to check their school assignments using the Online Notice of School Assignment or ONSA at http://enosa.csc.gov.ph/eNOSAv3/. They may also inquire with the CSC Regional or Field Office concerned or visit the CSC RO Facebook page for the Notice of School Assignments posted by the concerned ROs.

CSC releases guidelines for gov’t workers affected by EO 138

19 April 2022 - Government employees with permanent appointments who will be affected by the devolution of certain functions of the Executive Branch to local governments and who opt to transfer will still have security of tenure.

This was announced by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) through CSC Resolution No. 2200162 promulgated on 26 January 2022, also known as the “Guidelines in the Implementation of the Personnel Policies and Options for Affected Personnel Pursuant to E.O. No. 138, s. 2021”. The resolution will take effect 15 days after its publication on 8 April 2022.

EO 138 provides for the full devolution of certain functions of the Executive Branch to the Local Governments Units (LGUs), as well as the creation of a Committee on Devolution. This was issued by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on 1 June 2021 in consonance with the Supreme Court ruling in Mandanas, et al. vs. Executive Secretary, also known as the Mandanas ruling.

CSC calls for nationalism, solidarity in civil service

9 April 2022 - As the nation observes the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on 9 April, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles cited the heroism of Filipino veterans and enjoined civil servants to draw inspiration from their lives and the sacrifices they made for our country.

The national observance, with the theme “Kagitingan ng mga Beterano, Inspirasyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino,” aims to promote nationalism and cultivate unity among Filipinos through meaningful commemorative events and educational activities.

“Our fallen heroes, those who fought and died for our country’s freedom and liberty, remind us of the values that are at the very core of our sworn duty as civil servants. May we be inspired by their selfless acts, by their conscious decision to put country before self,” stressed Chairperson Nograles.

CSC and DOH highlight importance of mental health in the workplace

Update: Watch the Town Hall on Facebook: https://fb.watch/cgDsLM9uCT/

30 March 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Department of Health (DOH) will hold a free town hall meeting to promote Mental Health Program (MHP) in the Workplace on 6 April 2022, 8:30 a.m., via Zoom.

The joint CSC-DOH town hall meeting aims to promote the importance of mental health in the workplace and re-orient agencies on CSC Memorandum Circular No. 4, s. 2020, which contains the Guidelines on the Development of Mental Health Program in the Public Sector.

The activity will guide participants on establishing their agency’s MHP and on addressing challenges in the MHP implementation.

Review HR systems, policies for women – CSC

25 March 2022 - Amid the celebration of National Women’s Month this March, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged government agencies to reassess their human resource (HR) systems and policies toward ensuring a more inclusive and supportive workplace for women.

The CSC said that women comprise 55% of the civil service (pegged at 1,755,424 as of August 2021), and are and should be treated as essential partners in governance and nation-building.

CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that, while economic participation of women in the civil service can be considered high, there is a need to take a deeper look into how they are actually faring at work. “Are there factors making it harder for women to go up the career ladder? Do women find it doubly challenging to keep up with the demands of work, considering their multiple roles in the household and at the office? Are there open communication lines and formal systems in place that can encourage women to speak up about sexual harassment, prejudice, and other workplace issues?”

New CSC chief bares priorities in inaugural message

17 March 2022 - Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that he wants to modernize public service delivery and professionalize the civil service as the new chief of the central human resource agency of the government.

In his first formal address as CSC chair last 14 March during the agency’s nationwide flag raising ceremony, Chairperson Nograles said that the last two years have taught people that “there is no returning to the pre-pandemic way of business” and that having “technology-based, streamlined, and accessible processes” enabled the government to be flexible and continue providing its services during the height of the pandemic.

“I want to change outdated modes of service delivery. We digitize what can and should be digitized; we upskill our entire workforce to be digitally literate, and adaptive and agile in internet-based service delivery and learning. Digital solutions should empower and not intimidate our civil servants,” he said.

CSC reminds GOCCs, agencies: Prepare for surge of walk-in clients

14 March 2022 - Following reports about the surge of walk-in clients at the Social Security System branch in Diliman, Quezon City, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles reminded all government instrumentalities to be prepared for such eventualities in their offices as the government relaxes COVID-19 protocols.

Referring to a national campaign introduced by the government during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chairperson Nograles said, “Laging Handa was our rallying call during the pandemic because it emphasizes a brand of responsive service that addresses the various needs of our constituents."

"It is not only a theme that should guide government action during nationwide emergencies; it should reflect a collective culture of foresight and preparedness.”

Statement of Chairperson Karlo Nograles on the Conduct of the 13 March 2022 CSE-PPT

13 March 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) held the Career Service Examination Professional and Subprofessional levels in pen-and-paper mode today, 13 March, in 77 testing centers nationwide. It was the biggest conduct of the civil service exams in a single day since the COVID-19 pandemic started.

Actual examinee turnout was 70,799, which is 91.66% of the total number of registered examinees at 77,241. No significant issues were reported among the examiners and examinees alike, and we thank everyone for their cooperation with the health and safety protocols we put in place. Our gratitude goes, most especially, to our partners in the local government units, the teachers who served as room examiners and proctors, and all those who assisted the CSC in the administration of the exam.

This is a positive development as we work on increasing our testing capacity in order to accommodate more Filipinos who aspire to obtain civil service eligibility and join the public sector workforce.

CSC chief lauds roll-out of eARTA Complaints Management System

11 March 2022 - "The Civil Service Commission (CSC) commends the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) on its launch of the eARTA Complaints Management System, which would automate the process of filing and handling of complaints about government services."

The statement was made by CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles as ARTA soft launched the eARTA Complaints Management System (CMS) on Monday.

"The eARTA CMS will make it easier for the public to provide feedback on government services, for agencies to monitor and track the status of complaints, and to achieve zero backlog in complaints handling," said the CSC chief.

75k to take civil service exam on Sunday

11 March 2022 - A total of 75,540 individuals are expected to take the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) in 77 testing centers on Sunday, March 13, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

Region IV (Southern Tagalog) will have the highest number of examinees at 10,884, followed by 10,392 examinees from Region VI (Western Visayas), and 7,924 examinees from Region XI (Davao Region). The CSE-Professional test will be taken by 61,075 examinees or about 81% of the total number of examinees, while the rest will take the Subprofessional level.

Chairperson Karlo Nograles announced that the CSC has relaxed its rules considering the low number of COVID-19 cases nationwide.

Gov’t workers getting vaccinated can file for excused absence

11 March 2022 - In view of the conduct of “Bayanihan, Bakunahan National COVID-19 Vaccination Days, Part IV” on 10 to 12 March 2022, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government employees that absences incurred on the day of an employee’s COVID-19 vaccination may be considered as an excused absence.

An advisory signed by Chairperson Karlo Nograles referred to CSC Memorandum Circular No. 16, s. 2021, which states, “Absence from work during the day of inoculation of the first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including future booster shots, whenever applicable, shall be considered as an excused absence.”

The memo circular also allows the filing of excused absence if the absence is due to the required treatment or for a recuperation period from adverse events following immunization (AEFI) of the first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot.

Statement of CSC Chairperson Karlo Alexei B. Nograles

9 March 2022 - I am grateful to President Rodrigo R. Duterte for the opportunity to have served under his administration, a productive chapter in my life that allowed me to work to make a difference in the lives of our people. I am likewise blessed to be allowed to continue to serve our kababayan as the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission. Maraming salamat po, Mr. President.

Our civil servants form the backbone of our government, and play a critical role in the delivery of various services essential to the daily lives of over 100 million Filipinos. The ability of over 1.7 million government workers to perform their functions has a direct impact on the welfare of our people, and their growth, development, and evolution is necessary so that the Philippine bureaucracy can be synonymous with integrity, diligence, and excellence.

As I transition to my new role at the helm of one of the country’s three independent constitutional commissions, I pledge to work with my fellow commissioners, colleagues, and employees in the CSC in order for it to faithfully fulfill its mandate as the central human resource agency of the Government that will develop and adopt measures “to promote morale, efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness, and courtesy in the civil service.”

CSC welcomes appointment of new chief

9 March 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) welcomed the ad interim appointment of former Cabinet Secretary Karlo Alexei B. Nograles as its new chairperson.

“Chairperson Nograles’ sterling public sector experience is a welcome addition to CSC. I am sure his leadership stint at the executive and legislative branches, and his experience bringing together the different agencies of government as CabSec especially during a time of global crisis, would be helpful in the CSC’s mission to professionalize a 1.7-million strong civil service. We are excited to hear about his plans and work with him,” Commissioner Aileen Lourdes A. Lizada said.

In a letter signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte dated 4 March 2022, Nograles was appointed as “ad interim chairman, Civil Service Commission, for a term expiring on 02 February 2029, vice Alicia Dela Rosa-Bala” who ended her term last 2 February.

Gov’t offices told to review service processes

9 March 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged government offices to review their service processes amid reports of slow service from dissatisfied clients.

Based on reports received by CSC through its Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB), majority of complaints related to the quality of government frontline services were about “slow service” and it consistently ranked as the topmost concern since 2013.

CSC Commissioner Aileen Lourdes A. Lizada reminded agency heads to strictly implement the prescribed processing times under Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018. Under the said law, applications or requests must be acted upon within three (3) working days for simple transactions; seven (7) working days for complex transactions; and 20 working days for highly technical transactions or for applications or requests involving activities which pose danger to public health, public safety, public morals and public policy.

CSC requires examinees to wear face mask, face shield

4 March 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) said that examinees of the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) to be held on 13 March 2022 must wear a face mask and face shield or be denied entry to the testing venue.

The CSC clarified, though, that examinees may lift or remove the face shield during test proper to maximize good vision and reading of the test materials. But, examinees must strictly wear their face mask for the entire duration of the examination.

In its Examination Advisory No. 02, s. 2022, the CSC also said that vaccinated examinees must present the original or a digital copy of their vaccination card/proof of full vaccination, such as the VaxCert; while those unvaccinated or partially vaccinated must present a negative RT-PCR, saliva, or antigen test result. Fully vaccinated individuals coming from local government units requiring RT-PCR, saliva, or antigen testing must also present a negative result.

FEATURE: A Teacher's Love

21 February 2022 - A teacher’s passion for teaching begets students’ love for learning. This was proven by a civil servant from Sorsogon City who took up the challenge of making his students fall in love with Mathematics, a typically dreaded subject.

Markson B. Mejia, a former teacher at Celestino G. Tabuena National High School, introduced a variety of teaching tools and methods to spark the interest of students on Mathematics and dispel their fear of numbers. He created a fun learning environment where students could memorize and apply formula and problem-solving techniques through games, puzzles, and jingles.

He was both methodical and inclusive in monitoring and ensuring his students’ progress. He launched his advocacy project, “No More Dyscalculia, Kayang-Kaya ang Mathematika”, to help students with numerical learning disabilities. Through diagnosis of his students’ level and learning needs, he was able to identify the appropriate strategy for high performers and slow learners alike.

CSC amends application process for adoption leave

18 February 2022 - A photocopy of the original Pre-Adoption Placement Authority (PAPA) is now allowed for application of adoption leave during calamity, disaster, or emergency.

This was confirmed by the Civil Service Commission through Resolution No. 2101012, which revises certain provisions of the amended Omnibus Rules on Leave. The said resolution was promulgated on 3 December 2021 and will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication on 4 February 2022.

The PAPA is the notice of approval issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on the placement of the adoptee to the prospective adoptive parents from which the supervised trial custody shall commence.

CSC issues reminder vs. electioneering, partisan political activity

11 February 2022 - As the country began the official campaign period for the 2022 national and local elections, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded civil servants not to engage in electioneering and partisan political activity.

The CSC said that such acts are prohibited under the 1987 Constitution and other laws and statutes, with the aim to ensure that civil servants are focused on the discharge of their duties and functions and to insulate them from politics.

Under Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and Civil Service Commission (CSC) Joint Circular No. 001, series of 2016 dated 29 March 2016, electioneering and partisan political activity refers to any act “designed to promote the election or defeat of a particular candidate/s or party/ies to public office.” These include the following prohibited activities:

CSC clarifies policy on dual citizenship

7 February 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently clarified its policy on the employment in the government service of Filipinos with dual citizenship.

Republic Act No. 9225 or the “Citizenship Retention and Re-Acquisition Act of 2003” states that natural born Filipinos who were naturalized in other countries could retain or re-acquire Philippine citizenship and may only be appointed to any public office after (1) taking an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and its duly constituted authorities prior to their assumption to office, and (2) renouncing their oath of allegiance to the country where they took the oath.

However, the CSC clarified in its Resolution No. 2101052 dated 7 December 2021 that said requirements do not apply to dual citizens whose foreign citizenship was acquired under the following circumstances:

Acosta is new CSC commissioner

4 February 2022 - Atty. Ryan Alvin R. Acosta sits as new commissioner of the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the central human resource agency of the Philippine government.

Commissioner Acosta, 42, served as Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs of the Office of the President before he was nominated to said new role. His nomination was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on 2 February.

CSC Commissioner Aileen Lourdes A. Lizada expressed welcoming words for the incoming official. “I congratulate Commissioner Acosta on his confirmation by the Commission on Appointments. We at the CSC look forward to working with him on critical programs and significant reforms to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and professionalism in the civil service,” she said.

CSC chief bows out, leaves legacy of 'malasakit'

1 February 2022 - Alicia dela Rosa-Bala ends her fixed term as head of the Civil Service Commission, the central human resource (HR) agency of the Philippine government, on 2 February 2022.

Chairperson Bala was appointed by former President Benigno C. Aquino on 9 October 2015. She brought her expertise and years of experience in social work to the CSC to introduce policies and programs that empower and uplift civil servants and promote social change and development, bringing “malasakit” to public sector HR management.

Under her helm, the CSC promulgated guidelines to institutionalize occupational safety and health and mental health programs in the public sector. It also issued rules on mandatory random drug testing among civil servants in support of the government’s anti-drug campaign.

FEATURE: Solving hunger one hot meal at a time

27 January 2022 - A Social Weather Stations (SWS) September 2021 survey has shown that an estimated 2.5 million Filipino families experienced hunger – due to lack of food to eat – at least once in the past three months.

Many of those who experience hunger are children, who tend to do poorly at school. The government has undertaken numerous programs to address hunger, one of which is the school-based feeding program mandated by Republic Act 11037, also known as an Act Institutionalizing a National Feeding Program for Undernourished Children in Public Day Care of 2018, and primarily implemented by the Department of Education.

But in Davao de Oro, a group of civil servants decided to take the school-based feeding program up a notch, relieving already overburdened public schools of the task to prepare and distribute meals or food packs, thus increasing the chance of success that children get access to nutritionally-balanced, good quality food.

CSC contact center resolves 211k concerns

21 January 2022 - Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) resolved a total of 211,726 transactions in 2021.

This, from a total of 212,382 transactions received, posting a resolution rate of 99.69%.

The CCB is a feedback mechanism where the public can request for information and assistance on government frontline service procedures, as well as report commendations, suggestions, and complaints. It can be reached via the following access modes:
• SMS: 09088816565
• Hotline 1-6565 (via PLDT landline)
• Email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• CSC’s Facebook Messenger: m.me/civilservicegovph
• CCB website: www.contactcenterngbayan.gov.ph

CSC amends interim guidelines on excused absences for COVID-19

19 January 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) amended the interim guidelines on the use of leave credits for absences due to COVID-19 quarantine and/or treatment.

In CSC Resolution No. 2101122 dated 31 December 2021, circularized through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 2, s. 2022 dated 18 January 2022, absence from work for every instance of the required quarantine period, isolation, and/or treatment for government workers who are “infected or identified as close contacts of a suspect, probable, and/or confirmed cases of COVID-19 while in the performance of their official functions, (onsite or WFH arrangement)” shall be considered as excused absence. They may be required to adopt a work-from-home arrangement depending on the nature of their work pursuant to the guidelines on alternative work arrangements contained in CSC M.C. No. 18, s. 2020.

Previously, this provision only applied to public health workers or PHWs.

Violations of RA 11032 are administrative offenses – CSC

11 January 2022 - Violations of Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery (EODB EGSD) Act of 2018 are considered administrative offenses.

In Resolution No. 2000222, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) amended the 2017 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (RACCS) to be consistent with the provisions of R.A. No. 11032.

Under said provisions, violations include the refusal to accept an application or request with complete requirements being submitted by an applicant or requesting party without due cause, the imposition of additional requirements or additional costs that are not in the Citizen’s Charter, and failure to give the applicant or requesting party a written notice on the disapproval of an application or request.

Government employees called as witness may avail of automatic leave – CSC

11 January 2022 - A government employee who is called as a witness for the prosecution in an administrative or criminal case may avail of the automatic leave of absence.

In Resolution No. 2000897, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) defines automatic leave of absence as a leave that government workers may avail of should they qualify as a government employee-witness. This may be availed by a government employee-witness regardless of his or her status and length of service.

The resolution was published on 10 December 2021, and took effect fifteen (15) days thereafter.

CSC opens 2022 search for public service exemplars

23 December 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is looking for exemplars in public service.

The CSC has opened the 2022 Search for Outstanding Government Workers, which aims to recognize deserving public servants who excel in their respective fields or who serve as models of exemplary behavior.

As part of the government’s rewards and incentives mechanism under the Honor Awards Program (HAP), the annual Search aims to motivate and inspire state employees to improve the quality of their performance and instill deeper involvement in public service.

ADVISORY: Half-Day Work Suspension on 24 and 31 December 2021

To give CSC officials and employees sufficient time to prepare for the holiday season, work is suspended in all CSC offices nationwide on 24 and 31 December 2021 starting 12 noon.

ADVISORY : Rescheduling of the Second Phase of “Bayanihan, Bakunahan National COVID-19 Vaccination Days” (NVD II) in Certain Regions to 20 to 22 December 2021 due to Typhoon Odette (Rai)

In an Advisory issued on 10 December 2021, the CSC enjoined all government agencies and their officials and employees to support and volunteer for the second phase of the “Bayanihan, Bakunahan National COVID-19 Vaccination Days” (NVD II) on 15 to 17 December 2021 as health screeners, vaccinators, post-vaccination monitors, registration personnel, encoders, data consolidators, and health educators.

Considering the onslaught of Typhoon Odette (Rai) in the country, agencies are advised that the conduct of NVD II in Regions 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has been moved to 20 to 22 December 2021.

ADVISORY : Call for Volunteers for the Second Round of “Bayanihan, Bakunahan National COVID-19 Vaccination” on 15 to 17 December 2021

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 11525 and Proclamation No. 1253 dated 24 November 2021, the National Government through the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), in cooperation with the National Task Force (NTF) Against COVID-19, conducted the first round of the “Bayanihan, Bakunahan National COVID-19 Vaccination” on 29 November to 3 December 2021, which successfully vaccinated nearly ten (10) million Filipinos against COVID-19.

The ongoing mass vaccination program of the government aims to reach 70% population protection in all localities. Thus, the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and the NTF Against COVID-19 scheduled a second round of the “Bayanihan, Bakunahan National COVID-19 Vaccination” on 15 to 17 December 2021 especially in provinces with the highest unvaccinated rates particularly for the A1 and A5 populations (see Annex A). The Department of Health (DOH) will be needing volunteers to participate as health screeners, vaccinators, post-vaccination monitors, registration personnel, encoders, data consolidators, and health educators.

CSC issues holiday reminders

9 December 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government employees to keep yearend and holiday festivities safe and simple as the nation continues to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said that, while the country is still at low-risk classification, the threats brought by the pandemic continue to exist especially with the emergence of the B.1.1.529 variant or Omicron variant.

She said that physical gatherings may be allowed, subject to current and applicable guidelines issued by the IATF and the local government, adding, “Virtual celebrations, on the other hand, are much safer and allows agencies to hold a simultaneous gathering for all their employees across the regions. It just requires a little more creativity to make it engaging and enjoyable even without face-to-face interaction.”

CSC bares Christmas/year-end messages to civil servants

6 December 2021 - In a year-end message to civil servants, Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala highlighted the sacrifices of civil servants amid the pandemic and thanked them for their service.

She said that civil servants continued to face challenges this year. “Nananatili ang epekto ng pandemya habang patuloy na umaasa ang taumbayan sa ating serbisyo. Marami din ang sakripisyo ng serbisyo sibil—hindi natin makakalimutan ang lahat ng ating kasamahan, ang mga nag-alay ng buhay para sa bayan. Lahat tayo ay nakaranas ng pagkawala ng kasamahan sa trabaho, kapamilya, at kaibigan.”

She added that these challenges in the midst of adversity can be a source of strength as they carry on. “Lalo lamang tayong mapapalakas ng ganitong mga karanasan, kaya patuloy tayong maghahanda para sa mga hinaharap pang mga sitwasyon.”

CSC reminds gov’t employees on stricter sexual harassment policy

25 November 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged government employees to be vigilant about their behavior as it reminded them on the stricter rules governing sexual harassment.

The CSC said that sexual harassment covers not only physical or verbal acts but also those done using technology. This may include unwanted sexual misogynistic, transphobic, homophobic, and sexist remarks and comments, committed whether publicly or through direct and private messages; invasion of victim’s privacy through cyberstalking and incessant messaging; uploading and sharing without the victim’s consent any form of media that contains photos, voice, or video with sexual content; and any unauthorized recording and sharing of any of the victim’s photos, videos, or any information online.

The CSC also expanded the coverage of sexual harassment to include those performed in streets and public spaces such as in alleys, roads, restaurants, malls, public washrooms, bars, and public utility vehicles. This includes catcalling; wolf-whistling; unwanted invitations; misogynistic, transphobic, and sexists slurs; persistent uninvited comments or gestures on a person’s appearances; and relentless request for personal details that are unwanted and threatens one’s sense of personal space and physical safety.

Absences due to COVID-19 vaccination may be excused—CSC

24 November 2021 - Absences of government workers due to COVID-19 vaccination may be considered as excused absence.

This is pursuant to the interim guidelines issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 16, s. 2021 or the “Interim Guidelines on Absences of Government Officials and Employees Due to COVID-19 Vaccination and/or Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) of COVID-19 Vaccine”.

The issuance provides for the treatment of absences incurred by government officials and employees during the day of the inoculation of COVID-19 vaccine and/or the required treatment or recuperation period from any AEFI of COVID-19 vaccine. The guidelines define AEFI as “any untoward medical occurrence which follows immunization and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with the usage of vaccine.”

CSC launches new Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan

16 November 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) launched the new Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan, an oath that is regularly recited by civil servants during flag raising ceremonies.

The launch coincided with the Virtual Awards Rites of the 2020 or 2021 Outstanding Government Workers, which aired live on 15 November at 2 p.m. via the Radio Television Malacanang's Facebook page and the Civil Service Commission’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

The new version of the Panunumpa ng Lingkod Bayan was produced through a nationwide consultation survey among 4,600 government workers and human resource practitioners conducted on June-July 2021, as well as consultations with the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino and University of the Philippines Diliman. The oath aims to better reflect the situation and aspirations of the government workforce.

COVID-19 pandemic heroes to be featured in virtual awards rites

13 November 2021 - He charted and carried out a visionary course for the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) as a premier institution for medical service, training, and research. During his watch, the PGH computerized its systems, processes, and services; established the Pay Hospital; launched the University of the Philippines (UP) Varsity Wellness Program; completed the UP-PGH Access Hub as a Center for Children with Disabilities; and increased investments in research. His leadership and response to the pandemic is unparalleled as he remained at the frontline along with the rest of PGH’s Crisis Team in protecting the welfare of medical and non-medical staff, delivering the highest level of service to reassure the public of the hospital’s unwavering commitment to quality care, and increasing public confidence in vaccines.

Dr. Gerardo D. Legaspi, Director IV of the UP-PGH is one of this year’s recipients of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award. He will be recognized, along with 2020 and 2021 awardees of the Search for Outstanding Government Workers, in a virtual awards ceremony to be aired on 15 November at 2 p.m. via the Radio Television Malacanang's Facebook page and YouTube channel, and the Civil Service Commission’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Online awards rites to hail exemplary gov’t workers

12 November 2021 - Winners of the 2020 and 2021 Search for Outstanding Government Workers will be conferred recognition during an online awards rites to be aired on 15 November at 2 p.m. via the Radio Television Malacañang’s Facebook page and YouTube channel and the Civil Service Commission’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites the public to watch the broadcast of the awards rites and join in expressing appreciation and paying tribute to the country’s exemplary government workers.

CSC reminds examinees to claim refund

5 November 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded registered examinees of the 15 March 2020 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test, which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to claim the refund of their PHP500 application fee.

As stated in Examination Advisory No. 1, s. 2021 dated 30 April 2021, as amended, availing of the refund shall be until December 2021.

The CSC said that claiming the refund may be done in person, through bank deposit, or through the services of authorized remittance centers or payment facilities. Complete guidelines are detailed in the said exam advisory.

Last day to submit Public Service Continuity Plan on 31 October, says CSC

25 October 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government agencies that they have until 31 October 2021 to submit their Public Service Continuity Plan (PSCP).

Pursuant to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Memorandum No. 33 s. 2018, all government member agencies of the DRRM councils at all levels and other government departments, offices, bureaus, services, units, and instrumentalities are enjoined to develop their own PSCP.

In its Memorandum Circular No. 12, s. 2021, the CSC extended the deadline for submission of PSCP to the Office of Civil Defense-Capacity Building and Training Service, addressed to Usec. Ricardo B. Jalad (OCD, Administrator) through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , until 31 October 2021.

Local gov’t officials may apply for eligibility

As the nation celebrates Local Government Month this October, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds local government officials of the special eligibilities that they may apply for.

The Barangay Official Eligibility (BOE) is granted by the CSC pursuant to Republic Act No. 7160 or the “Local Government Code of 1991” to elective and appointive barangay officials based on completion of their term of office.

The elective barangay officials are Punong Barangay/Barangay Captain, regular Sangguniang Barangay Members, and Sangguniang Kabataan Chairpersons; while the appointive barangay officials include Barangay Treasurers and Barangay Secretaries who were appointed by the duly elected Punong Barangay.

Volunteer nutrition workers may apply for first level eligibility – CSC

7 October 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is inviting barangay nutrition scholars to apply for the Barangay Nutrition Scholar Eligibility (BNSE).

The CSC grants the BNSE to qualified individuals by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1569, which mandates the deployment of one barangay nutrition scholar (BNS) in every barangay who shall be trained and shall perform volunteer nutrition and related services to help strengthen the barangay nutrition program.

Qualified to apply for BNSE are barangay-based volunteer workers who have rendered at least two years of continuous and satisfactory nutrition services and other related activities such as community health, backyard food production, environmental sanitation, culture, mental feeding, and family planning to the barangay.

10 October civil service exams deferred

1 October 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) deferred the conduct of the Fire Office Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) scheduled on 10 October.

In its advisory, the CSC said that the decision is in light of the still unstable situation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The total number of affected examinees nationwide is at 13,930.

Song writing, photo contest winners announced

29 September 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced the winners of the CSC National Song Writing Contest and Online Photography Contest held during the 121st Philippine Civil Service Anniversary celebration. The virtual awards ceremonies were streamed live on the CSC Facebook Page on 23 and 24 September, respectively.

From 11 regional entries, Donalyn N. Onilongo of the Department of Justice, Rizal emerged as 2nd Runner Up, Jackson Ray S. Sevillo of Iloilo National High School as 1st Runner Up, and Jerome Vincent B. Cruz of Social Security System, Angeles City as Grand Champion. The winners received PHP30,000, PHP40,000 and PHP50,000 respectively. Regional winners also received cash consolation prizes.

Job seekers invited to online job fair

18 September 2021 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and JobStreet Philippines are inviting job seekers to the 2021 Government Online Career Fair (GOCF), which opens on 20 September until 24 September.

To date, there are 119 government agencies which signed up for the job fair, and 2,580 vacancies to be opened. Of the total number of vacancies, 765 are first level positions (clerical, administrative, trades, crafts), 1,811 are second level positions (technical, managerial), and 4 are third level positions. The most number of vacancies are financial positions, followed by medical and health positions, then by general administrative positions.

Applicants may access the online job fair directly at https://onlinejobfair.jobstreet.com.ph/or by going to the CSC website.

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Advisory - Bayanihan, Bakunahan National Vaccination Days, Part IV on 10 to 12 March 2022

ADVISORY

For : HEADS OF CONSTITUTIONAL BODIES, DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS AND AGENCIES OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS, GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR -CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS WITH ORIGINAL CHARTERS, AND STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES

SUBJECT : Bayanihan, Bakunahan National Vaccination Days, Part IV on 10 to 12 March 2022

The National Government will be conducting the Bayanihan, Bakunahan National COVID-19 Vaccination Days (NVD), Part IV on 10 to 12 March 2022 which aims to prioritize the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to individuals with due second doses and missed doses, identify and vaccinate remaining Priority Group A2, vaccinate the remaining 12 to 17 years old of the population, and provide booster doses in the health and economic sector, among others.

ADVISORY: Adoption of Work-from-Home Arrangement on 24-27 January 2022

All officials and employees in the CSC Central Office, National Capital Region, and Regional Office IV Headquarters shall observe the work-from-home (WFH) arrangement from 24-27 January 2022 due to the substantial number of existing COVID-19 cases. This is to give way to the disinfection of offices and enable affected employees to recuperate.