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Online activities and special treats offered to gov’t workers

1 September 2022 - Weekly online activities and special treats will be available for government workers for the whole month of September in celebration of the 122^nd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA).

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has partnered with various government agencies and private establishments to bring health and wellness, skills-oriented activities, and special discounts for civil servants.

On Week 1 or Linggo ng Lingkod Bayani, the CSC will kick-off the month-long anniversary with an online Zumbayani on 1 September which starts at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds of the activity will go to the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) program, a special project honoring civil servants who died in the line of duty.

The registration fee is PHP250 per participant. Upon registration, each participant will receive a voucher with codes to access selected films from the Film Development Council of the Philippines’ website: https://fdcpchannel.ph.

12 August 2022. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) held the Career Service Examination (CSE) Professional and Subprofessional levels in pen-and-paper mode and the Intermediate Competency on Local Treasury Examination (ICLTE) 7 August. It was the biggest turnout of examinees in a single day since the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020.

The CSE-Professional test was taken by 117,907 or 93.92% of the registered 125,541 examinees. Meanwhile. 20,764 or 93.54% of the 22,199 expected examinees took the Subprofessional level.

In addition, 379 examinees or 87.13% of the 435 registered examinees were able to take the ICLTE.

3 August 2022 - A total of 148,312 individuals are expected to take the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) and the Intermediate Competency on Local Treasury Examination (ICLTE) on Sunday, 7 August 2022, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

The CSE-Professional test will be taken by 125,640 examinees or 84.96% of the total number of examinees, while the rest will take the Subprofessional level in 67 testing centers nationwide. Meanwhile, 435 examinees will be administered with the Intermediate Competency on Local Treasury Examination (ICLTE).

“We urge all examinees to read Examination Announcements No. 10 and 11 which are already posted in the CSC’s website for all the important reminders as well as to access the required health declaration forms. We have to work together in taking the necessary precautions to avoid the risk of COVID-19 infection in our testing centers,” Chairperson Nograles appealed.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through the Civil Service Institute (CSI), is inviting leaders, managers, supervisors, and human resource (HR) practitioners to attend this year’s virtual Public Sector human Resource Symposium on 14 to 16 September 2022.

Themed, Building Resilient Organizations: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Leaders and HR Practitioners, the symposium will focus on the strategic role of government leaders and HR practitioners in building resilient organizations as well as in developing resilient human capital. Resilience is especially important with the need to overcome challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and adapt to emerging technologies.

The Civil Service Commission understands and accepts the changes and challenges brought about by the global pandemic and current events on health, the economy, and other factors that affect the life and livelihood of our people.

Therefore, the Commission supports any move that would ensure greater efficiency in public sector administration, and build an agile and future-ready civil service.

The Commission assures everyone that it will thoroughly study any proposed legislation on rightsizing the bureaucracy, and provide its inputs, with the welfare of civil servants and the effective delivery of service to the public as its primordial considerations.

CSC welcomes Nograles’ renomination

24 June 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) welcomed the upcoming return of Atty. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles to the agency after President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. renominated him as its Chairperson-designate.

CSC Senior Commissioner Aileen Lourdes A. Lizada said, “We were already off to a good start with Chair Karlo’s earlier brief stint at the Commission. Now that he’s back, I, together with Commissioner Ryan Acosta, as well as the rest of our officials and employees, are eager to continue working with him on the plans and much-needed reforms we had laid down for the civil service.”

According to the Commission, among its plans under Atty. Nograles was to change outdated modes of service delivery through proactive HR policies and programs, digitalization, and upskilling of the government workforce. The Commission pointed out that, due to the fast-changing needs and conditions of the workforce, its priority is to make public service delivery adaptive and agile to ensure continuity even amid crises or emergencies.

22 June 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) encouraged all eligible government officials and employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as a protection against the virus.

In CSC Resolution No. 2200239 promulgated on 16 June 2022, and circularized via CSC Memorandum Circular No. 7, s. 2022, the Commission expressed its support to the government’s National Vaccination Deployment Plan and encouraged government agencies to “adopt strategies and incentives to encourage their employees to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination.”

The CSC, however, stressed that no employee shall be compelled to get vaccinated, whether directly or indirectly such as “being discriminated against in terms of tenure, promotion, training, pay and other non-discretionary benefits, or being forced to take a leave of absence chargeable to leave credits.”

On the other hand, the CSC said that unvaccinated employees who are tasked to do onsite work shall undergo Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing and present a negative result thereof, at a frequency to be determined by the head of agency, but “which should be at least once every two weeks” in accordance with IATF Resolution No. 149, s. 2021 issued on 18 November 2021.

13 June 2022 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued reminders for examinees of the 19 June 2022 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test.

Examinees may already check their school assignments by checking the Online Notice of School Assignment or ONSA on the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph or inquiring with the concerned CSC Regional Office. They are also strongly advised to read the “Examinee’s Guide in Taking CSE-PPT” to be familiar with the whole examination process.

As a must, examinees must wear a face mask upon entry and at all times within the testing venue. Fully vaccinated examinees must bring a proof of full vaccination; if otherwise, they must present a negative RT-PCR/saliva/antigen test result.

11 June 2022 - As the nation gears up for the celebration of the 124th Philippine Independence Day on June 12, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged civil servants to be ‘future-ready’ and be prepared for new challenges that could affect public service delivery in the future.

The celebration, with the theme, “Pagsuong sa Hamon ng Panibagong Bukas” (Rise Towards the Challenge of a New Beginning), is a call for government workers to embrace change and adjust to new realities, especially as the country emerges out of the COVID-19 pandemic and onto the so-called “new normal”.

The CSC emphasizes that civil servants’ ability to be agile in the face of changes in the workplace is a crucial factor that can determine the quality and effectiveness of the government’s programs and services.

6 June 2022 - Flexible work arrangements in the public sector may now be adopted anytime.

This was approved by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in CSC Resolution No. 2200209 promulgated on 18 May 2022. The policy will take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication (31 May 2022), or on 15 June 2022.

The CSC emphasizes that flexible work arrangements are subject to the discretion of the head of agency on the condition that all their stakeholders are assured of continuous delivery of services from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

31 May 2022 - With the country observing Flag Days from 28 May to 12 June, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government workers of their duty to respect the Philippine flag as an act of patriotism.

“As civil servants, we should be living exemplars of patriotism. Not only is it part and parcel of the public nature of our jobs, but also because it is mandated by law," said CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles.

"This is why patriotism is one of the core public service values, together with excellence, integrity, and spirituality.”

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.

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:

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.)

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?”

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.