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CSC conducts eligibility test for local treasury service

September 29, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in collaboration with the Department of Finance-Bureau of Local Government Finance (DOF-BLGF), will conduct the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) on November 26, 2017 at CSC regional and field offices.

The BCLTE is open to incumbents of positions at the DOF-BLGF and to private individuals interested in local treasury service. The application period will run from October 6 to 20.

ASEAN heads of civil service to join CSC’s Leadership Series

October 5, 2017

The Civil Service Commission’s Civil Service Institute caps the 2017 Leadership Series with a forum on “Innovation Leadership” slated November 3 at the Conrad Manila Hotel, Pasay City.

The forum coincides with the 2^nd ASEAN Heads of Civil Service Retreat on November 2-3 which the CSC is holding as part of the country’s hosting of the 2017 Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Delegates to the ASEAN Civil Service Retreat are expected to attend the CSC-CSI leadership forum.

CSC salutes outstanding public school teachers

September 28, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) concluded the celebration of the 117th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with the Awards Rites for the 2017 Outstanding Government Workers held at the Rizal Hall, Malacañang last September 20, 2017. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte personally conferred the awards on 27 individuals and four (4) group awardees.

As the nation simultaneously celebrates the National Teacher’s Month (September 5 to October 5), the CSC praises the achievements and contributions to public service of eight (8) public school teacher awardees this year. They are: Teacher I Jeovanne M. Cagoscos from the Col. Antonio C. Lanzar Elementary School, Digos, Davao del Sur who received the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, Special Education Teacher I Gina G. Acuzar from the Sogod Central School, Southern Leyte, Teacher I Ryan H. Homan from the San Jose Elementary School, Donsol, Sorsogon, Teacher I Margarita M. Silang from the Casillon Elementary School, Baco, Oriental Mindoro, and Master Teacher I William A. Tarampi from the Benigno Aldana National High School, Pozzorubio, Pangasinan who received the Dangal ng Bayan Award, Education Program Specialist II Corazon P. Aloro from the Alternative Learning System of DepEd in La Carlota, Negros Occidental, Master Teacher I Mary Ann Grace B. Dulay from the Manaoag National High School, Pangasinan, and Teacher III Richard A. Tambio from the Juan C. Laya Central School, San Manuel, Pangasinan who were conferred the CSC Pagasa Award.

More than 25,000 pass Aug. 6 career service exams

September 19, 2017

A TOTAL of 25,127 examinees, representing 10.98% of the total 228,917 examinees, passed the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test conducted nationwide on August 6, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said.

The Professional Level test posted an 11.07% passing rate, comprising 21,792 passers out of 196,819 examinees. Adrian Callangan from Region II (Cagayan Valley), with a rating of 90.87, topped the list.

Passing rate for the Sub-Professional Level was at 10.39%, comprising 3,335 passers out of 32,098 hopefuls with Mark Dave Balmilero, also from Region II, getting the highest score of 87.54.

CSC holds benefit run for heroes in public service

September 3, 2017

Close to 19,000 people, mostly government workers, participated in the R.A.C.E. to Serve 7 Fun Run on September 3, 2017 in Manila to kick-start the celebration of the 117th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) themed “Tugon sa Hamon ng Pagbabago: Malasakit ng Lingkod Bayani”.

Organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC)-National Capital Region, the race began at 5:30 a.m. at the Quirino Grandstand as runners made their way through the stretch of the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard.

Fun run winners received corresponding cash prizes. First, second, and third placers for the 3K category received P10,000, P8,000, and P6,000 respectively, while placers in the 5k run won P20,000, P16,000, and P14,000 respectively. For placers in the 10K race, the CSC awarded cash prizes of P30,000, P24,000, and P22,000.

CSC imposes suspension for indirect contempt

August 30, 2017

Agency heads found guilty of disobedience of or resistance to a lawful writ, process, order, decision, resolution, ruling, summons, subpoena, command, or injunction of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) may be suspended from service for indirect contempt and/or imposed a fine.

In the new 2017 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (RACCS), the Commission has added the penalty of suspension of one month up to a maximum of six months for officials found guilty of indirect contempt. This may apply to appointive officials, presidential appointees, and elective officials.

Aside from suspension, a person guilty of indirect contempt against the CSC may also be slapped with a fine of PHP1,000.00 per day for every act of indirect contempt.

Comply with publication requirement, CSC tells agencies

August 30, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government agencies to strictly abide by the rules on publication and posting of vacancies to ensure transparency and equal opportunities in the recruitment and hiring of government workers.

The CSC said that vacant positions authorized to be filled should be published and posted in at least three (3) conspicuous places for a period of at least 10 calendar days for national government agencies, government owned or controlled corporations, and state universities and colleges (per Republic Act No. 7041 or An Act Requiring Regular Publication of Existing Vacant Positions in Government Offices, Appropriating Funds Therefore, And For Other Purposes), and at least 15 calendar days for local government units (per Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991).

It added that, under the new 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (ORAOHRA), which took effect on August 17, the screening, evaluation, and deliberation of applicants by the agency’s Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB) should begin only after the mandatory publication period.

CSC urges leaders to lead smart organizations

August 15, 2017

In recent years, the word ‘smart’ has evolved from being just an adjective for humans and animals, into one that is used for gadgets (e.g. smartphones, smartwatches, smart TV, etc.), then eventually to describe something as huge as a city (smart city). The Smart City has recently caught the attention of local government leaders as the concept poses the challenge to adopt practices that are more people-centric, culturally intelligent, and creative, especially by integrating information and communication technology to strategies.

Eventually, the concept of “Smart Cities” has expanded to cover “Smart Organizations”, where leaders apply the principles learned from the former to manage technology and cultural diversity in organizations toward nurturing high performance.

To equip organizational leaders at that, the Civil Service Commission (CSC), through the Civil Service Institute (CSI), will again gather government leaders, executives, and managers to its 3^rd quarter conduct of the CSI Leadership Series themed “Leading Smart Organizations” on September 6, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ortigas Center, Quezon City.

Deadline extended for submission of requests for accreditation of services

August 11, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has given government agencies with special concerns until December 31, 2017 to submit requests for accreditation of government services that were rendered without an appointment or on the basis of defective appointment or late submission of appointment to CSC.

Since January 1, 2015, the CSC has stopped accepting requests for accreditation of said services pursuant to Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 25, s. 2014, which set the deadline for submission of such until December 31, 2014 only.

However, the Commission recently issued a resolution extending the deadline and providing exemptions from the coverage of MC 25.

CSC bares semi-finalists for the Dangal ng Bayan Award

August 9, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced today the names of semi-finalists to the 2017 Search for Outstanding Government Workers Dangal ng Bayan Award category.

The Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or Dangal ng Bayan (DnB) Award is conferred to an individual for performance of an extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior on the basis of his/her observance of the eight norms of conduct, namely, commitment to public interest, professionalism, justness and sincerity, political neutrality, responsiveness to the public, nationalism and patriotism, commitment to democracy, and simple living.

The thirteen (13) finalists who were selected out of 42 national qualifiers are as follows:

More than 240,000 to take Career Service Exam on August 6

July 28, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will administer the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) to 242,901 examinees on August 6, 2017.

A total of 208,757 examinees (85.9%) will take the Professional level exam, while 34,144 examinees (14.1%) will take the Sub-professional level exam.

Examinees are advised to check their school assignment through the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA) from the CSC website. Those who are unable to access the ONSA, they may call the CSC Regional or Field Office where they filed their application.

CSC clarifies guidelines on Job Order and Contract of Service workers

July 26, 2017

Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2017, which was jointly issued by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Commission on Audit (COA), and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), aims to protect Job Order (JO) and Contract of Service (COS) workers while recognizing the need for government agencies to hire personnel on temporary basis.

The CSC issued this clarification in response to reports that the said joint circular promotes illegal labor contractualization (‘endo’), contrary to the thrusts of the present administration.

The CSC said that the circular allows the procurement of services of JO and COS workers to ensure the continuous and efficient delivery of government programs and services, such as in the implementation of projects requiring personnel with skills or expertise not available in the agency, or implementation of time-bound projects or tasks which renders the hiring of permanent employees impractical and more expensive.

CSC launches online forum on civil service rules

July 18, 2017

The public can now easily get information on civil service laws, rules, and regulations through the Civil Service Commission’s (CSC) Online Information and Legal Assistance forum.

The online facility, which can be accessed at www.csc.gov.ph/forum, aims to give citizens a more accessible and cost-effective means to seek advice or clarifications on legal matters, such as the process for handling administrative disciplinary cases, invalidation or disapproval of appointments, personnel actions, and other civil service policies. However, queries regarding pending cases shall not be entertained in the forum.

CSC announces choral competition finalists

July 14, 2017

Eight (8) choral groups will compete for the grand prize in the 2017 Government Choral Competition (GCC) to be held September 20, 2017 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the finalists are Commission on Audit Central Office/National Capital Region Choral, the Government Service Insurance System Chorale, City Choir of San Fernando, Department of Education Catanduanes Division Choral, Palayan City Employees Chorale, Bayugan City Educators Chorale, DepEd Cabadbaran Chorale, and Tagum City Chamber Chorale.

Results of Foreign Service Officer eligibility exam bared

July 14, 2017

Fifty-nine (59) out of 405 examinees or 14.57% passed the Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO) conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on May 21, 2017 in nine regions.

Ma. Filonila Alcaraz from the National Capital Region (NCR) garnered the highest rating of 90.81 from this batch of hopefuls.

The CSC said that the resulting eligibility, called the Career Foreign Service Officer Eligibility, is appropriate for appointment to first and second level positions in the government that do not involve practice of profession and are not covered by Bar, board and other laws. As such, it is comparable to the Career Service Professional Eligibility.

CSC suspends August 6 career service exam in Iligan City

July 14, 2017

In light of the current state of hostility in Marawi City, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has suspended the conduct of the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) at the Iligan City Testing Center scheduled on August 6, 2017. The suspension covers both Professional and Sub-professional levels of the said exam.

Around 1,000 examinees are assigned to take the CSE-PPT at the Iligan City Testing Center. Majority of them comes from Marawi City.

The CSC advised all examinees affected by the said suspension to standby for further advisories on the resetting of the examination, which shall be posted on the CSC website.

CSC bares semi-finalists for Search for Outstanding Government Workers

July 10, 2017

Who will be hailed as the next awardees of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan and be in the same class as former Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, former Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Director, Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., and Philippine Children's Medical Center Executive Director Julius A Lecciones?

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) released today the semi-finalists for the Presidential Lingkod Bayan awards. Fifteen individuals and a lone group were selected out of 46 national qualifiers, as follows:

Professor V JOEL M.ALCARAZ

Isabela State University

Echague, Isabela

Rules governing Contract of Service and Job Order workers in gov’t released

July 4, 2017

Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO) workers should not be made to perform functions which are part of the job description of the agency’s existing regular employees.

This was stressed by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as it disclosed the Rules and Regulations Governing Contract of Service and Job Order Workers in the Government which it signed jointly with the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).

The Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2017 clarifies the nature of COS and Job Order (pakyaw) and addresses issues on the lack of social protection of workers and inequality in benefits and the obscure accountability of COS and Job Order workers due to lack of employee-employer relationship with the hiring agency.

CSC opens ARTA Caravan to serve public

July 4, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites the public to avail of government services at the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) Caravan held at the 2017 Public Sector Human Resource Symposium on July 4-6 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.

One of the highlights of the 2017 HR Symposium is the Dekada na ang ARTA, as the CSC celebrates ten years of implementing Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007 which was signed on June 2, 2007. The event showcases how ARTA helped shape change in public service delivery.

The ARTA Caravan, which began in 2016, engages the citizenry in improving public service delivery by increasing awareness on the anti-red tape campaign and on citizens’ rights and responsibilities as clients or consumers of government services. “To exact accountability, there must be vigilant eyes that watch government operations. It is within the client’s right to expect more for every centavo’s worth of the taxes paid, to clamor for better education, infrastructure, law enforcement, judicial system, and public service delivery,” said CSC Chairperson Alicia dela-Rosa Bala.

CSC headlines convergence of human resource practitioners

July 3, 2017

Top names in management training, life coaching, human resource management and organizational development join international experts for the 2017 Public Sector Human Resource Symposium on July 4-6, 2017 in Manila.

Over 2,000 HR professionals from the government, the private sector, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will attend the event. With the theme, “Shaping Change,” the event highlights global trends and best practices in human resource (HR) management and organization development (OD).

CSC launches photo contest against red tape

June 21, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) celebrates ten years of implementing the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) which was signed last June 2, 2007. For this year, the CSC launches Dekada na ang ARTA with a photo contest dubbed #MakuhaKaSaARTA, along with other activities slated throughout the year.

“We invite everyone to support the 10^th year of the implementation of Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act. ARTA aims to cut red tape in government frontline service offices. It speeds up various transactions of citizens with government offices,” CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said.

The contest enjoins the public to capture excellent public service as defined by the ARTA. This includes good physical set-up of a government frontline service office, frontliners ready to serve with a smile, satisfied clients, and observance of No Noon Break policy.

Notice to May 3, 2015 civil service exam passers: CSC Eligibility Card ready for claiming

June 2, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) advised passers of the May 3, 2015 Career Service Examination Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT), both Professional and Subprofessional levels, to claim their CSC Eligibility Card.

The CSC said that the Eligibility Card should be claimed at the CSC Regional Office (CSCRO) with jurisdiction over the place where they took the exam. For example, if the examinee took the exam in Quezon City, he/she should claim the card at CSC National Capital Region located on Kaliraya Street, Bgy. Doña Josefa, Quezon City. If the examinee took the exam in Bacolod City, claiming should be at CSC Regional Office No. 6 in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. A directory of CSCROs is available on the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph.

Filing of PDS Extended Until June 15 – CSC

May 30, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) extended the filing of the Personal Data Sheet (PDS) until June 15, 2017. This applies to those who have not yet submitted their updated PDS. Those who have already submitted their updated PDS to their agency’s human resource management office (HRMO) in compliance with CSC Memorandum Circular No. 11, series of 2017 need not re-submit.

CSC reiterates support to nationwide smoke ban

May 24, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) expressed its support to Executive Order No. 26 which provides for the establishment of smoke-free environments in public and enclosed places natiowide, and reiterated its 100% smoke-free policy which prohibits smoking in the premises, buildings, and grounds of government agencies.

The CSC lauded the signing of E.O No. 26 which prohibits smoking in public places whether indoor or outdoor. E.O 26 defined public places as, “all places, fixed or mobile, that are accessible or open to the public or places for collective use, regardless of ownership or right to access, including but not limited to schools, workplaces, government facilities, establishments that provide food and drinks, accommodation, merchandise, professional services, entertainment or other services.”

CSC reminds gov’t agencies on random drug tests

May 24, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded all government agencies that they have until October 18, 2017 to conduct a random mandatory drug test for their employees.

Under CSC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 13, s. 2017 issued on April 19, 2017, government agencies are given six months from the effectivity of the said policy to conduct a “mandatory, random and suspicionless drug testing of their incumbent public officials and employees as a condition for retention in government service.”

CCB Advisory

May 19, 2017

The Contact Center ng Bayan, which services the 8888 Citizens' Complaints Hotline, will not be in service/operation on May 21, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. due to power interruption.

Meralco Balintawak Sector sent an advisory informing the CSC that electric service will be interrupted on May 21, 2017 (Sunday) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on portion of Diliman 424VU, Civil Service Compound, and Batasan Hills to allow its maintenance crew to safely execute the request for trimming activities and other line rehabilitation.

Government choral groups have until June 9 to submit entries - CSC

May 15, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites all government choral groups to join the 2017 Government Choral Competition (GCC). The deadline for submission of entries is June 9, 2017.

To qualify, a government choral group should have a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 members, including the conductor and accompanist. All singers must belong to one agency only and must be regular employees included in the agency’s plantilla of personnel regardless of status of appointment, including appointive and elective officials. However, the conductor and accompanist need not be employees of the government.

Interested choral groups are required to submit an audio-video recording of their performance of two songs. The first song should be a Filipino a cappella piece that must extol one or more of the CSC’s core values: love of God and country, excellence, and integrity. The second song is “Mamamayan Mamamayani” (performed by Gary Granada and arranged by Jay-el Viteño) as the compulsory piece.

Top leadership and management gurus headline 2017 HR Symposium

May 12, 2017

Management trainers, life coaches, and governance and organizational development experts led by Anthony N. Pangilinan, Boy Abunda, Dr. Edna Co, and Karen Yao join top local and international leadership gurus in the 2017 Public Sector Human Resource Symposium. With the theme, “Shaping Change,” the HR Symposium serves as a venue to discuss new trends and share best practices on human resource (HR) management and organization development (OD).

The HR Symposium is organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). In its 5th year, the event will be held in Manila on July 4 to 6, 2017. It is considered as the biggest convergence of HR professionals from government, the private sector, and delegates from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Community.

CSC releases results of March 12 Career Service exams

April 27, 2017

A total of 25,090 out of 219,697 (11.42%) examinees passed the Career Service Examinations, Pen and Paper Test administered nationwide by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on March 12. The CSC released the complete List of Passers of the Career Service Professional and SubProfessional examinations on April 21 through the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph.

The CSC stressed that only the List of Passers posted on the CSC website is official. It disclaims liability for any other postings of results on any other websites.

Michael Louie D. Lim from Northern Mindanao, with a rating of 92.45, bested 188,528 examinees of the Career Service Professional test, while Faye S. Cruz from Metro Manila, with an 89.12 rating, placed first among the 31,169 hopefuls of the SubProfessional level. The Professional test posted an 11.48% passing rate while the SubProfessional test had 11.07%, respectively comprising 21,640 and 3,450 successful passers.

The SubProfessional eligibles can be appointed to first level positions (clerical, trades, crafts and custodial service) and Professional eligibles to second level positions (professional, technical and scientific up to division chief) in the government career service that do not involve practice of profession and are not covered by special laws.

ADVISORY

April 21, 2017

Due to the inadvertent use of the word "MISINTERPRETATION" instead of "MISREPRESENTATION" in the INSTRUCTION portion of the Personal Data Sheet (PDS) (CS Form No. 212, Revised 2017) uploaded on March 22, 2017, the CSC requests the use of the latest version of the PDS now posted in the website under Issuances (Memorandum Circular).

Only those who have not submitted their PDS as of 20 April 2017 need to accomplish the latest version.

For the guidance of all concerned, the PDS should be administered by the highest-ranking HRMO or any authorized officer of the agency. Lastly, the full and handwritten name tag on the passport size picture to be used in the PDS should be in the following format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name and name extension (if any) with signature over printed name.

CSC releases guidelines for a drug-free workplace

April 19, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has recently issued guidelines to ensure that government agencies remain drug-free for the effective and efficient delivery of public services.

In Resolution No. 1700653 dated March 15, 2017, the CSC stated that drug testing shall remain a requirement for initial entry to government service and those found positive for drug use shall not be hired or appointed.

The CSC also said that, as a condition for retention in service, incumbent public officials and employees shall be subjected to a mandatory random drug testing within six months from the effectivity of the guidelines. Subsequently, government agencies must conduct periodic drug testing in an interval not to exceed two years.

CSC calls for applications for the August CS exams

April 6, 2017

The Civil Service Commission Regional and Field Offices have started accepting applications for the August 6, 2017 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) last Monday. The deadline for submission of application is on June 2.

The CSC reminds interested individuals to file their applications early because acceptance of application is on a first-come, first-served basis and shall be closed any time before the deadline if the CSC Regional/Field Office has already reached the target number of applicants.

CSC clarifies rule on barangay official eligibility

March 31, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently announced through CSC Resolution No. 1700107 that Barangay Official Eligibility (BOE) may be granted to barangay officials elected or appointed during the October 28, 2013 election and were given a hold over capacity by express provision of Republic Act No. 10923 after their completion of term of office last November 30, 2016.

CSC’s guidelines on BOE state that the grant of BOE shall be based strictly on “completion of term of office” defined as: (a) “for elected barangay officials – term of office as specified by the prevailing law on term of office of elected barangay official; and (b) for appointive barangay officials – shall refer to the continuous number of years of satisfactory service rendered from the time of appointment, which must correspond to the number of years covering the term of office of the appointing Punong Barangay and may include services rendered under previous appointment.”

SALNs should be filed not later than April 30 – CSC

March 31, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds all public officials and employees to file their sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Networth (SALN) for 2016 by April 30, 2017.

The SALN should contain the true, detailed, and sworn declaration of one’s assets, liabilities, networth, business interests and financial connections, as well as relatives in government service within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity as of the end of the preceding year.

The annual filing of SALN is required under the 1987 Philippine Constitution and under Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

CSC to gov’t workers: Update personal data by April 30

March 30, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) directed all government employees to submit their updated Personal Data Sheet (PDS) using the new form not later than April 30, 2017.

The CSC recently issued a resolution mandating the use of the revised PDS (Civil Service Form No. 212, Revised 2017) and requiring all government officials and employees to update their records using the new form, which should be submitted to their agency’s Human Resource Management Officer or HRMO by the said deadline. (Copy of published CSC Resolution No. 1700656)

The PDS is the official information sheet for all government officials and employees and is used as a main supporting document for all appointments in the government service. It requires truthful disclosure not only of an employee’s personal information but also his/her civil service eligibility; work experience; voluntary work or involvement in any civic, non-government, people, or voluntary organizations; learning and development interventions or training programs attended; and other pertinent information.

Last call for the 2017 Search for Outstanding Government Workers nominations

March 24, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds all human resource management offices that they have until March 31, 2017 to submit nominations for the 2017 Search for Outstanding Government Workers at CSC Regional Offices.

The CSC conducts the annual Search to recognize public service exemplars in the bureaucracy. It covers all elective and appointive officials and employees holding permanent, temporary, coterminous, contractual, and casual status of employment in the government, whether stationed in the Philippines or abroad. Appointive barangay officials and employees may also be nominated upon meeting certain conditions.

“We hope to share stories of competence, determination, self-sacrifice, and integrity in government as a testament to the fact that many public servants go the extra mile without fanfare or expectation of reward,” CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said.

The Search has three (3) award categories: the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award and the CSC Pagasa Award for outstanding work performance, and the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or the Dangal ng Bayan Award for exemplary conduct or ethical behavior.

Guidelines and nomination forms are available at https://goo.gl/kttbOs. Interested parties may also contact the Honor Awards Program Secretariat at (02) 931-7993 / (02) 932-0381; email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; or visit the nearest CSC Regional or Field Office.

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CSC issues clarificatory rule on state workers with dual citizenship

March 22, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that incumbent government employees who have dual citizenship have until tomorrow, March 23, 2017, to renounce their foreign citizenship.

CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said that, per CSC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 23, s. 2016 issued on September 15, 2016, failure to meet the deadline for renouncing foreign citizenship by employees covered by the said policy would result in the recall of the prior approval/validation of their appointments.

Recently, the Commission issued a clarification thru MC No. 8, s. 2017 which states that MC 23, s. 2016 covers only natural born Filipino citizens who were naturalized in another country and later on reacquired their Filipino citizenship.

CSC joins nation in celebrating women

March 10, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) joins the nation in the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) throughout the month of March.

In Memorandum Circular No. 3, s. 2017, the CSC urged government agencies to take part in the activities lined up this month to celebrate women as partners for change. This year’s theme, “WE Make Change Work for Women”, emphasizes that women should be active drivers in bringing about positive changes, and that they should reap from development efforts.

More than 230,000 to take career service exams on March 12

March 8, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will administer the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) to 230,736 examinees on Sunday, March 12, in 60 testing centers nationwide.

Taking the Professional level exam are 197,924 examinees or 85.78 percent of the total number of examinees, and the Subprofessional level, 32,812 examinees or 14.22 percent.

Gates of testing venues will be closed at exactly 7:30 a.m. The CSC urged examinees to have an ocular inspection of their assigned school at least a day before the examination day to familiarize themselves with the location.

Foreign Service Officer qualifying test slated May 21

March 4, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will conduct the Qualifying Test for the Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE) on May 21, this was announced through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 4, s. 2017.

Applications should be submitted in person at any Regional Consular Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), or Philippine embassies and consulates abroad until March 29; or at the DFA-Board of Foreign Service Examinations, Pasay City until April 12. Admission fee is P500.

CSC calls gov’t workers to attend learning and development programs

February 27, 2017

Individuals entering or applying for promotion in government service have to meet civil service eligibility, educational attainment, experience, and training requirements.

To meet training requirements, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is offering year-round learning and development programs through its training arm, the Civil Service Institute (CSI).

While there are many available trainings outside the CSC, the Commission cited that one of the benefits of attending CSC’s training programs is that participants are given substantial knowledge and learnings from actual stories in the public service as they are joined by other civil servants, managers, and human resource experts during the training sessions.

CSC invites interested participants to join the training offers in March which include: Learning Measurement and Evaluation (March 7-8), Mentoring and Coaching for Leaders (March 8-9), Mentoring and Coaching (March 14-15), 1^st quarter offering of CSI Leadership Series (March 15), Competency-Based Human Resource (March 16-17), Facilitators’ Training on Open Space Technology (March 21-22), Workplace Learning and Development (March 22-24), Succession Planning for Leaders (March 29-30), Career Development and Succession Management Programs (March 29-31).

ADVISORY: Work suspension in Cebu City on February 24, 2017

Work is suspended in Cebu City tomorrow, February 24, 2017 due to the city's 80th Charter Day Celebration pursuant to Republic Act No. 7287. Affected CSC offices are the CSC Regional Office No. VII, Cebu North Field Office, and Cebu South Field Office.

Dismissal awaits government workers violating work hours – CSC

February 20, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded state workers to strictly observe government working hours. The CSC issued the reminder through Memorandum Circular No. 1, series of 2017 reiterating the policy on government office hours, and penalties for unauthorized absences, tardiness in reporting for duty, and loafing during office hours.

The statement came after reports on government officials and employees not observing prescribed offices hours and failing to account for their attendance.

“These acts are detrimental to public service thus we are reminding all government workers of all departments and agencies to render eight hours of work from Monday to Friday, or not less than 40 hours a week,” said CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala.

The CSC Chairperson explained that even those assigned in the field have to account for their attendance by accomplishing the proper form which serves as their daily time record.

Heads of agencies, and other presidential appointees need not punch in the bundy clock, but attendance and all absences of such officers must be recorded.

The CSC warns that falsification or irregularities in the keeping of time records will render the officer or employee administratively liable without prejudice to criminal prosecution as the circumstances warrant.

CSC calls for applications for the March CS exams

Deadline for submission of application for the March 12, 2017 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) is on January 20 (extended from the original deadline, Jan. 13).

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds interested individuals to file their applications early because acceptance of application is on a first-come, first-served basis and shall be closed any time before the deadline if the CSC Regional/Field Office has already reached the target number of applicants.

Career service exams in Hong Kong top passers bared

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported that 47 out of 953 examinees or 4.93% passed the Career Service Examinations (CSE) held in Kowloon, Hong Kong on November 27, 2016.

Of the number, 17 out of 676 examinees (2.51%) passed the Professional Level exam and 30 out of 277 (10.83%), the Sub-Professional Level.

Gov’t choirs compete, urge public to show ‘malasakit sa kalikasan’

September 14, 2016

Gov’t choirs compete, urge public to show ‘malasakit sa kalikasan’. The 6^th Government Choral Competition second-time Grand Champion, Tagum City Chamber Choral, celebrates its victory over seven (7) other participating choral groups namely: Bayugan City Educators Chorale (1^st Runner Up), Pag-IBIG Fund Chorale (2^nd Runner Up), Pangasinan Provincial Chorale (3^rd Runner Up), Dasmariñas City Teachers Chorale, Guimaras Capitol Chorale, Davao City Teachers Chorale, and Bangko Sentral Singers. The eight choral group finalists in the 2016 Government Choral Competition perform Dante Beriong’s “Mabuhay Ka, Pilipino” last September 13, 2016 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. The competition was part of the 116^th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary themed, “Sigaw ng Lingkod Bayani: Malasakit para sa Taumbayan, Kapwa Kawani, at Kalikasan”. All choirs gave their rendition of the competition piece, “Karaniwang Tao” by Joey Ayala at Ang Bagong Lumad which calls on the public to take care of every human being by taking care of the environment.

For the second time, Mindanaoan choir Tagum City Chamber Chorale emerged as the grand champion of the nationwide choral competition for government agencies.

The Tagum City Chamber Chorale won over seven other government choirs from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao which competed in the 6^th Government Choral Competition on September 13, 2016 held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in celebration of the 116^th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA).

CSC reminds gov’t employees to observe working hours

September 14, 2016

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) seconded Malacañang’s reminder to government employees to follow regulations on work hours.

Under Section 5, Rule XVII of the Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of Executive Order No. 292, all government officials and employees are required to render eight working hours a day for five days a week, or a total of 40 hours a week excluding time for lunch. The normal working hours shall be from 8 AM to 12 NN, and 1 PM to 5 PM.

Philippines hosts regional governance meet, calls for participants

September 8, 2016

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is calling on professionals, academics and practitioners, students, and young researchers in public administration in the Asia Pacific region to register for the Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administration (EROPA) International Conference to be held October 11-14, 2016 at the Manila Hotel. With the theme: “iGovernance: Innovative. Inclusive. Integrity-Based”, the event will focus on three components ideal for current public administration.

Possible topics that will be presented during the conference under the sub-theme Innovative include: The Role of Public Administration in Transforming Government through Innovations, Innovations in Public Human Resource Systems, and Social Networking vis-à-vis Public Administration.

Civil servants run for a cause

September 5, 2016

Civil servants run for a cause. Around 15,000 runners joined the R.A.C.E. to Serve VI Fun Run held September 3, 2016 at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila. The Fun Run kick-started the month-long celebration of the 116^th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary, headed by the Civil Service Commission. Proceeds from the event will go to the Pondong Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi), a program that recognizes public servants who were killed in the line of duty. Immediate family members of qualified deceased employees receive scholarships and financial assistance through the said program. This year’s anniversary theme, “Sigaw ng Lingkod Bayani: Malasakit Para sa Taumbayan, Kapwa Kawani, at Kalikasan” highlights compassion or malasakit with action in public service as a response to the public's clamor for better, faster, and easier transactions. Spearheading the Fun Run was CSC National Capital Region, in coordination with partners and sponsors: National Parks Development Committee, City Governments of Pasay and Manila, Department of Public Works and Highways National Capital Region, Philippine Sports Commission, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Philippine National Police (PNP), PNP Aviation Security Group, Manila Police District, Government Service Insurance System, and Maynilad.

Gov’t employees to receive Civil Service Month perks

September 5, 2016

The Philippine civil service celebrates its 116^th anniversary this September, coinciding with the Civil Service Month. This year’s theme is “Sigaw ng Lingkod Bayani: Malasakit para sa Taumbayan, Kapwa Kawani, at Kalikasan”.

As the lead agency of the month-long celebration, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) promises treats and discounts for government employees nationwide.

The SM Store and SM Appliance Center offer 10% and 5% discounts respectively on regular-priced items for a minimum purchase of two-thousand pesos (P2,000). Promo period is from September 23 to 25, 2016 (Friday to Sunday) in all SM Stores and SM Appliance Centers nationwide.

Star City offers its Ride-All-You-Can ticket for only P280 each (from its original price of P450) for government employees and three (3) of their family members. Promo period is September 2 to 4, 9 to 11, and 16 to 30, 2016.

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Examination Advisory No. 30 , s. 2017

A D V I S O R Y

TO : ALL APPLICANTS OF THE NOV 26, 2017 BCLTE AND ICLTE

SUBJECT : Resetting the Application Deadline from Oct 20, 2017 to Oct 24, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has moved the deadline for filing of application for the Nov 26, 2017 Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) and Intermediate Competency on Local Treasury Examination (ICLTE) from Oct 20, 2017 to Oct 24, 2017.

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