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ADVISORY: Adoption of Work from Home Arrangement; Central Office Online Services

3 August 2020 - In view of the pronouncement of the President on 2 August reverting the National Capital Region and the Provinces of Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan to a Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) from 4 to 18 August 2020, all Offices in the CSC Central Office and all CSC Regional and Field Offices in the National Capital Region and the Provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, and Bulacan shall strictly observe work from home arrangement during said period.

CENTRAL OFFICE PUBLIC ADVISORY:

CSC clients are advised not to visit the CSC Central Office during the said period. The clients may avail of the following services and transactions online:

PUBLIC ADVISORY : RESUMPTION OF OPERATIONS IN THE CSC CENTRAL OFFICE EFFECTIVE 3 AUGUST 2020

Following its closure due to the observance of precautionary measures and government health and quarantine protocols, the CSC Central Office (CO) will resume its operations effective 3 August 2020.

In this regard, CSC clients who intend to visit the Central Office for certain services and transactions are advised to make appointments through the CSC’s Online Registration, Appointment, and Scheduling System (ORAS). For questions and clarifications, please email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The clients may continue to avail of the following services and transactions online:

ADVISORY: Closure of CSC Central Office on 27-31 July

The CSC Central Office (CO) will continue to be closed for one week from 27-31 July 2020 due to four (4) confirmed cases of COVID-19. As part of precautionary measures, the CSC Central Office shall undertake disinfection measures and conduct contact tracing. The closure is also intended to allow officials and employees to observe the required period of self-isolation pending results of the COVID-19 testing conducted on 24 July 2020.

In this regard, CSC clients are advised not to visit the CSC CO from 27-31 July 2020. The clients may avail of the following services and transactions online:

Public Advisory: Closure of CSC Central Office on 20-24 July

Please be informed that the Civil Service Commission Central Office (CO) shall remain closed from 20-24 July 2020.

The public is advised to continue transacting business online. Those who have earlier made appointments through the CSC’s Online Registration, Appointment, and Scheduling System (ORAS) (https://services.csc.gov.ph/) are instructed to wait for further advisory on rescheduling of transactions.

CSC seeks to help unemployed Filipinos through online job fair

16 July 2020 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has urged government agencies with vacancies to participate in an online job fair to help Filipinos rendered jobless by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The CSC will be conducting the 2020 Government Online Career Fair on 14 to 18 September 2020 in partnership with JobStreet.com. Interested agencies nationwide may register until 14 August 2020. The complete registration procedure may be accessed here.

More information on how jobseekers can apply for a job through the GOCF will be made available closer to the date of the event.

Public Advisory: Closure of CSC Central Office on 15-17 July 2020

The CSC Central Office (CO) shall undertake disinfection measures of its premises on 15-17 July 2020.

In this regard, CSC clients are advised not to visit the CSC CO from 15 to 17 July 2020 . The public is advised to transact business online. Those who have earlier made appointments through the CSC’s Online Registration, Appointment, and Scheduling System (ORAS) (https://services.csc.gov.ph/) are instructed to wait for further advisory on rescheduling of transactions.

For this period, NO documents or printed communications, including mail deliveries from couriers and postal services, shall be received at the CSC Integrated Records Management Office.

However, clients with urgent concerns/requests for services from different offices of the CSC Central Office may email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

CSC launches online photo contest for gov’t workers

14 July 2020 - An online photo contest for government workers seeks to use positive imagery in coping with the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has launched a photography contest themed “Journey to the New Normal” where submitted photographs must communicate the various new norms or behavior which may effectively inspire others on how to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 situation.

In an announcement, the CSC said that the images must convey “the beauty and importance of living despite the uncertainty and discomfort brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic” and “must strongly attract the imagination of the viewer to ensure positive outlook in their hearts and minds”.

It is open to all Filipino public servants, except employees of the CSC including their relatives up to second degree of affinity or consanguinity.

The contest is ongoing, and submission of entries is until 31 July 2020 at 5 p.m. (UPDATE: The deadline of submission of entries has been extended to 21 August 2020.)

CSC eases rules in filling up of health, medical positions

13 July 2020 - “To ensure uninterrupted delivery of crucial services to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Civil Service Commission has revised rules to ensure faster filling up of vacant positions resulting from promotion of those involved in providing essential services in this time of state of national health emergency.”

This was announced by CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala (CSC) after the Commission issued Resolution No. 2000659 or the Interim Guidelines on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions for the Period of State of Calamity Due to COVID-19 Pandemic.

The rule covers human resource movement for first and second level positions, including second level executive/managerial positions in the career service, and those appointed to the non-career service who are non-presidential appointees during State of Calamity. She added that the directive takes effect retroactively or on 16 March 2020, the date of the declaration placing the entire country under State of Calamity. It shall remain in force until lifted.

The conditional exemption from Section 96 of the 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (ORAOHRA), as amended, are for health-related, social workers, and the like for agencies not previously exempt. And subject to compliance with the recruitment, selection and placement processes under CSC-approved Agency Merit Selection Plan and internal guidelines.

CSC issues hiring guidelines, including conduct of online interviews

13 July 2020 - Government agencies may resume filling-up of vacant positions, issuance of appointments, among other human resource actions guided by the Interim Guidelines on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (IGAOHRA) for the Period of State of Calamity Due to COVID-19 Pandemic.

The announcement was made by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) through Resolution No. 2000659 promulgated on 8 July 2020 which laid down the parameters on hiring for first and second level positions, including second level executive/managerial positions in the career service, and those appointed to the non-career service who are non-presidential appointees during State of Calamity.

The IGAOHRA takes effect retroactively or on 16 March 2020, the date of the declaration placing the entire country under State of Calamity. It shall remain in force until lifted.

Civil service anniversary highlights technology, malasakit

6 July 2020 - Government gears up for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

For the 120th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary in September, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) will highlight the role of technology in the evolution of public service in the country, especially as the nation copes with the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

Thus, the theme of the anniversary celebration is Philippine Civil Service @120: Public Sector in the Age of Digital Transformation.

Clients urged to schedule appointment to avoid walk-ins – CSC

29 June 2020 - The Civil Service Commission Central Office (CSC CO) based in Batasan Hills, Quezon City has launched a web-based application that allows its clients to schedule an appointment for its records management services.

Effective 6 July 2020, CSC CO clients can book an appointment through the Online Registration, Appointment, and Scheduling System (ORAS) to request for certification and/or authentication, or certified true copy, of the following records on file at the CSC CO:

Career Service (Professional and Subprofessional) Eligibility
Civil Service Eligibility Granted under Special Laws and CSC Issuance
CSC Issuance (e.g. Memorandum Circular, Resolution, Decision)
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) (for CY 2010 to CY 2018)
Employee Record (e.g. Appointment Paper for those who were assigned in agencies under the jurisdiction of the National Capital Region and Regional Office No. IV (Southern Tagalog) from CY 1980 to CY 1989, Statement of Service Record of former Civil Service Commission employees, Service Card in various agencies from CY 1930 to CY 1989).

File SALN before 31 August 2020; online submission accepted – CSC

25 June 2020 - All public officials and employees are given an additional period of sixty (60) days from 30 June 2020, the last day of filing of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) to until 31 August 2020, to file their SALN with their respective departments, offices, or agencies.

This was announced by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as it issued Resolution No. 2000603 dated 22 June 2020 which adopts the guidelines in the filing and submission of the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) Form for the year 2020 in response to the state of public health emergency.

The CSC also allows online submission of a duly executed SALN provided that the agency has put in place processes and mechanisms to enable or allow online oath taking and the electronic filing of the SALN, and ensure that the SALN electronically filed are verifiable and authentic.

No more written career service exams for 2020 – CSC

18 June 2020 - In view of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) continuing pandemic, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) will not be conducting any written career service examinations for the rest of the year.

In an advisory, the CSC said the implementation of public health standards during the pandemic, such as physical distancing, reduced capacity of public transportation, and restriction on mass gatherings, has led it to cancel the following civil service examinations via the pen-and-paper test (PPT) mode:

Fire Officer Examination, Penology Officer Examination, Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination scheduled on 21 June 2020;
Career Service Examination (CSE) PPT (Professional and Subprofessional Levels) scheduled on 9 August 2020;
Intermediate Competency on Local Treasury Examination, Pre-Employment Test, Promotional Test, Ethics-Oriented Personality Test scheduled on 11 October 2020.

Moreover, the conduct of the 15 March 2020 Professional and Subprofessional CSE-PPT shall be reset in 2021. A separate issuance pertaining to the said rescheduled exam will be released by the CSC.

The 15 March 2020 CSE-PPT was supposed to be held in 66 testing locations nationwide with an estimated total of 293,845 individuals nationwide registered to take the test.

Press Statement: Resumption of Work in Gov't Offices in GCQ Areas

29 May 2020 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) calls on government agencies to undertake the necessary preparations for the reopening of government offices in areas transitioning from Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) to General Community Quarantine (GCQ) such as the National Capital Region.

While the government’s efficiency and responsiveness remains inviolable in the middle of this COVID-19 pandemic, this must be balanced with the need to protect the safety and health of the public sector workforce. In this light, the CSC urges heads of agencies to implement precautionary measures prior to resumption of normal operations, such as disinfection and decontamination activities, conduct of health status check among employees, and modification of workplace layout to ensure observance of physical distancing requirements.

CSC warns public on circulation of fake news

13 May 2020 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) warns the public to IGNORE THE FAKE NEWS circulating online saying that registered examinees of the 15 March 2020 Career Service Examination are automatically deemed passed.

The circulating fake news bears the message, "THUS; President Duterte announced last May 1, 2020 that all EXAMINEES are automatically passed the said exam both Professional Level and Subprofessional Level. CONGRATULATIONS EXAMINEES MARCH 2020"

The CSC has not issued any directive to pass registered examinees of the 15 March 2020 CSE Professional and Subprofessional without taking the actual test.

CSC sets multiple alternative work arrangements for gov’t agencies

7 May 2020 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has made available multiple alternative work arrangements (AWA) that government agencies can adopt while the entire country is placed under a State of Public Health Emergency due to the coronavirus disease-2019 or COVID-19 pandemic.

These are work-from-home arrangement, skeleton workforce, four-day or compressed workweek, and staggered working hours. An agency may also adopt work arrangements consisting of a combination of these, or other work arrangements appropriate and applicable to the agency considering the prevailing community quarantine in the area where it is located and the nature of work performed by its employees.

“These may be difficult times, but it is during these times that our citizens need our government to be effective and remain responsive to their needs. These interim guidelines would ensure that government agencies continue to fulfill their mandate amid the pandemic, while protecting the health and safety of their workers,” CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said.

CSC Resolution No. 2000540 (Revised Interim Guidelines for Alternative Work Arrangements and Support Mechanisms for Workers in the Government During the Period of State of National Emergency Due to COVID-19 Pandemic), promulgated on 7 May 2020 and circularized via CSC Memorandum Circular No. 10, s. 2020, contains the complete set of guidelines for implementing the said AWA.

Gov’t issues occupational safety and health standards for public sector

7 May 2020 - Government workers can be assured of their health and safety in their workplaces after the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Department of Health (DOH), and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) jointly issued guidelines on occupational safety and health standards.

CSC-DOH-DOLE Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2020 aims to institutionalize occupational safety and health (OSH) in government workplaces to protect government workers from the dangers of injury, sickness, or death and to prevent loss or damage of properties through the adoption of safe and healthy working conditions.

The Guidelines on OSH Standards requires government agencies to establish their own OSH Program, create a Safety and Health Committee and/or a Special Investigation Committee, and appoint or designate a Safety Health Officer, to ensure their compliance with OSH Standards and the promotion and effective implementation of OSH in their workplaces.

Filing of applications for 9 August 2020 civil service exams suspended

30 April 2020 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) suspends the filing of applications for the 9 August 2020 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), both for Professional and Subprofessional levels, until further notice.

Originally set from 11 May to 10 June 2020, the application period is suspended in view of the declaration of Enhanced Community Quarantine and General Community Quarantine in the country.

Filing of SALN extended until 30 June

7 April 2020 - Public officials and employees are given an additional 60 days or until 30 June 2020 to file their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Networth (SALN) for the year 2019, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

The deadline of filing of SALN has been extended from its original deadline of 30 April 2020, in view of the declaration of a State of Public Health Emergency in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Departments, agencies, and offices are given until 31 August 2020 to submit the SALN Forms to the appropriate repository agencies.

Government workers are reminded to use the correct SALN Form and Additional Sheets Form (Revised as of January 2015).

CSC suspends application for FOE, POE, BCLTE

26 March 2020 - Filing of applications for the 21 June 2020 Fire Officer Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) has been suspended until further notice, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

Originally scheduled from 31 March to 30 April, the application period has been suspended in view of the Enhanced Community Quarantine being implemented in Luzon, as well as the community quarantine in other localities in the country, due to the coronavirus disease-2019 or COVID-19 pandemic.

Interested applicants are advised to keep themselves posted on subsequent exam announcements/advisories to be posted on the CSC website (www.csc.gov.ph) or on the CSC Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/civilservicegovph) or the official Facebook pages of CSC Regional Offices.

CCB Work from Home Arrangement

Pursuant to the 16 March 2020 issuance of the Office of the President, Memorandum Circular on Community Quarantine Over the Entire Luzon and Further Guidelines for the Management of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation, the Civil Service Commission's Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) will adopt a work from home arrangement from 17 March 2020 until 13 April 2020 or until such time that the Enhanced Community Quarantine shall have been lifted. This is in observance of the strict home quarantine policy being implemented.

The public is advised to lodge their concerns/feedback on government services via CCB email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

(CCB Advisory No. 1, s. 2020)

CSC offices in Luzon closed from 17 March to 13 April

Pursuant to the 16 March 2020 issuance of the Office of the President, Memorandum Circular on Community Quarantine Over the Entire Luzon and Further Guidelines for the Management of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation, the premises of the CSC Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City and CSC regional/field offices in Luzon will be closed to clients and visitors from 17 March to 13 April 2020 or until such time that the Enhanced Community Quarantine has been lifted.

A Work from Home Scheme is being adopted by the Commission for the time being.

This is in observance of the strict home quarantine policy being implemented.

ADVISORY: Work suspension from 16-18 March

In line with the Memorandum from the Office of the President signed by the Executive Secretary, issued on 13 March 2020 by order of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as well as the Department of Health (DOH) Advisories to manage the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Commission suspends work at the CSC Central Office, CSC NCR and its Field Offices, and CSC RO IV Office in Quezon City from 16 to 18 March 2020 due to cleaning and disinfecting activities.

15 March civil service exams suspended

10 March 2020 - In compliance to Proclamation No. 922 signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines and calling for the implementation of urgent, critical measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) suspends the conduct of the 15 March 2020 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) nationwide until further notice.

The CS exams was supposed to be held in 66 testing locations nationwide with an estimated total of 293,845 individuals nationwide registered to take the test. Of the figure, an estimated 253,419 will take the Professional Level of exam while an estimated 40,426 will attempt to hurdle the Subprofessional Level. Thus, it is necessary to suspend the exams as a preemptive health measure to mitigate the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases and to support the national and local government units in undertaking appropriate response and measures in a timely manner to curtail and eliminate the COVID-19 threat.

For more details and for clarification, examinees are advised to directly call their CSC Regional Offices (complete directory is available on our website), the Contact Center ng Bayan 165-65 or the CSC's Public Assistance Center at (02) 8951-2575 or 8951-2576.

CSC: Recognize outstanding women in public service

6 March 2020 - As the nation celebrates National Women’s Month this March, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) called for more women in government service to be recognized for their noteworthy accomplishments.

The CSC, which administers the annual Search for Outstanding Government Workers, said that years of recognizing honor awardees have proven that women can be effective partners in development.

It cited Dr. Agnes Centino, City Government Assistant Department Head I at the Gingoog City Health Office, Misamis Oriental, who was instrumental in championing health programs for infectious diseases, such as malaria, through strategic partnerships, advocacy campaigns, and community engagement.

Support role of women in the workplace – CSC

5 March 2020 - As the nation celebrates Women’s Month this March, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged government agencies to consider the unique needs of women in the workplace.

The CSC said that more women are now engaged in professional work, even if their domestic roles remain prominent.

In the latest Inventory of Government Human Resources, statistics show that there are slightly more women than men in the civil service. Out of 1,728,641 government workers, 50.88% are female while 49.12% are male.

Examinees advised to prepare for 15 March Career Service Exam

5 March 2020 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds examinees to prepare for the upcoming Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) set on 15 March 2020.

Examinees should check their school assignments through the CSC’s Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA), enosa.csc.gov.ph/eNOSAv3/, posted on the CSC website. Those who will encounter problems accessing and obtaining school details from ONSA should directly call the CSC Regional or Field Office where they filed their application or contact the CSC’s Contact Center ng Bayan or send a message through the CSC Facebook Page, @civilservicegovph.

As a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019), examinees who exhibit flu-like symptoms on the day of exams are advised not to take the tests. For more information on this, please read our previous news release here. Test administrators/examiners and examinees are also allowed to use face mask and bring alcohol-based hand sanitizers on examination day.

Gov’t issues clarification on 105-day maternity leave

21 February 2020 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government agencies to grant claims for benefits under Republic Act No. 11210, also known as the 105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law, to women who gave live childbirth, or sufferred miscarriage or emergency termination of pregnancy on 11 March 2019 and thereafter.

R.A. 11210 took effect on 11 March 2019 and thus applies to instances of live childbirth, miscarriage, or emergency termination of pregnancy that occurred starting from said date. The CSC, Department of Labor and Employment, and Social Security System recently issued a joint clarificatory statement explaining that the date of effectivity of the law is 15 days after the publication of R.A. 11210 in a newspaper of general circulation. The law was published on 23 February 2019.

The statement corrects the misconception that the effectivity date of the law is based on the publication date of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The IRR was issued on 1 May 2019 and published in a newspaper of general circulation on 3 May 2019.

CSC issues guidelines on COVID-19 absences

21 February 2020 - As the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reiterates its call for government agencies and their employees to take necessary precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease-2019 or COVID-19 in the workplace, it released interim guidelines on the use of leave credits for absences due to self-quarantine and/or treatment relative to COVID-19.

CSC Memorandum Circular No. 5, series of 2020 issued yesterday, provides the guidelines for the availment of leave for public sector employees as well as ensure that precautionary measures are employed in government offices to avoid the spread of the virus in the workplace.

Public sector officials and employees whether permanent, temporary, provisional, substitute, coterminous, casual, contractual or fixed term who feel sick with COVID-19 like symptoms or have been exposed to persons infected with the virus are directed to immediately inform their supervisor; voluntarily seek immediate medical attention and/or go on self-quarantine, upon the advice and certification of a licensed physician.

Prescriptive period to claim terminal leave benefit scrapped

21 February 2020 - Government employees who have left the service may request to claim their terminal leave benefit any time, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

In CSC Resolution No. 1901392, the Commission amended Section 38 of the Omnibus Rules on Leave providing a prescriptive period of 10 years within which to file a request or claim for payment of terminal leave benefit.

Section 38 now reads: “Request for payment of terminal leave benefits may be brought any time after the official/employee severed his/her connection with his/her employer.”

CSC calls for precautionary measures in gov’t workplaces

14 February 2020 - Government agencies and their employees should take precautionary measures to further prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

The Civil Service Commission said agencies must establish prevention and control measures to protect their employees from the risk of infection. Such measures, according to the Department of Health*, include the following:

Regular and thorough handwashing and use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers; and
Use of face mask for the following people: a) persons caring for the sick; b) healthcare workers attending to patients with respiratory infections/symptoms; c) persons with respiratory infections/symptoms.

Preventive measures also include the management of symptomatics. Employees suspected of having COVID-19 must be provided with a face mask to prevent the risk of spreading the infection; be immediately isolated in a separate well-ventilated room, away from other workers; and be referred to a healthcare provider or hospital for evaluation. The employee’s work area must also be decontaminated.

Select barangay workers may apply for CS eligibility

14 February 2020 - Select barangay officials, health workers, and nutrition scholars may be granted career service eligibilities appropriate for first level positions in the government, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said.

Aside from acquiring eligibility from passing the Career Service Examination, the CSC grants special eligibilities to qualified individuals including the barangay official eligibility, barangay health worker eligibility, and barangay nutrition scholar eligibility.

Barangay Official Eligibility (BOE)

Elective and appointive barangay officials who have completed their term of office on or after 1 August 2012 are encouraged to apply for the Barangay Official Eligibility (BOE).

CSC searches for heroes in public service

14 February 2020 - The government is looking for public officials and employees worthy of recognition.

Exemplary government officials or employees may be nominated to the 2020 Search for Outstanding Government Workers, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said. Nominations will be accepted until 31 March 2020.

“As the nation continues to face different challenges, we see a silver lining—an overwhelming display of heroism, bayanihan, and patriotism among Filipinos. This Search is a good opportunity to recognize state workers who have stood out in times of crisis and went above and beyond in the performance of their duties,” CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said.

Civil service exam to push through in March – CSC

12 February 2020 - The Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) scheduled on 15 March 2020 will push through in 66 testing centers nationwide. Examinees who exhibit flu-like symptoms on the day of exams are advised not to take the tests.

This was announced yesterday by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as it cited precautionary measures that need to be undertaken amid the spread of the novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease or COVID-19*, and in response to the Department of Health’s (DOH) recent recommendation for the cancellation of events that draw a huge number of attendees.

Emotional intelligence is a leadership competency - CSC

7 February 2020 - Government leaders need emotional intelligence to manage people well.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites participants to the first quarter offering of the Civil Service Institute (CSI) Leadership Series entitled Emotional Intelligence and Leadership to be held on 18 March 2020 at the CSC Resource Center, Quezon City. This one-day learning and development event focuses on emotional intelligence or EI as a crucial element for leaders to motivate their people and influence their organizations.

In the field of human resource (HR) management, EI is defined as an individual’s capacity to understand and manage one’s emotions. A leader’s EI is manifested in the way he or she handles interpersonal relationships, steers organizational performance, and influences organizational culture. EI also encompasses wide-ranging leadership functions that go beyond technical skills.

CSC releases school assignments for Feb. 2 Foreign Service Examination

27 January 2020 - Examinees of the February 2 Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO) may now visit or conduct an ocular inspection of their school assignments before the exam date.

The Civil Service Commission has released the list of the CSE-FSO’s testing centers and school assignments, and important reminders through CSC Examination Advisory No. 1, s. 2020. The Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA) shall NOT be used, hence CSC advises all registered examinees to check the advisory and access updates through its Facebook Page (@civilservicegovph).

Conducted in collaboration with the DFA, the Qualifying Test is the first part of the five-part FSOE to recruit candidates for the Foreign Service Officer, Class IV position. DFA conducts the succeeding parts which constitute Preliminary Interview, Written Test, Psychological Test, and Oral Test.

CSC calls for candidates for leadership certification program

23 January 2020 - The Civil Service Commission (CSC) calls on aspiring Division Chiefs or managers in the public service who do not have Master’s degree to apply for the Leadership and Management Certification Program (CPro) - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Track. Interested individuals may sign up for the CPro RPL Track’s 6^th batch until February 28, 2020 through this link: http://csc.gov.ph/slider/1873-leadership-and-management-certification-program-cpro-recognition-of-prior-learning-track-rpl.html.

CPro-RPL is an alternative learning and development program which grants a Certificate of Leadership and Management to successful candidates that they can use in lieu of a Master’s Degree to fulfill the educational requirement for appointment to Division Chief or executive/managerial positions.

Military heroes, kin get priority in gov’t employment

22 January 2020 - Medal of Valor awardees and their widow/widower and dependents shall be given priority in employment in the government service, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

The Medal of Valor is the highest military award given to military personnel for acts of conspicuous courage, gallantry, and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty.

In CSC Memorandum Circular No. 2, s. 2020 issued on 9 January 2020, the Commission cited Republic Act No. 9049 promulgated on 22 March 2001, and its implementing rules and regulations (IRR) which took effect on 11 December 2019, as the bases for granting such priority.

Agencies may issue ‘flexitime’ rules, says CSC

21 January 2020 - Following its issuance of revised guidelines on flexible working hours or ‘flexitime’ in government in November last year, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) enjoined agencies to review their internal rules on working hours, taking into consideration the respective situations of their employees as they travel to and from their place of work.

The Commission clarified that the guidelines, contained in CSC Memorandum Circular No. 25, s. 2019, does not automatically change the work schedules of government employees. Rather, it directs agencies to formulate their internal rules in the implementation of flexitime with the approval of the head of the department, office, or agency, and subject to certain conditions.

The flexible work schedule must abide by the following conditions: that officials and employees shall not render less than a total of 40 hours a week for five (5) days a week, exclusive of time for lunch; that working hours shall not start earlier than 7 a.m. and end later than 7 p.m.; and that the public is assured of the continuous services of the agency from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. even during lunch break.

CS Reporter 4th Quarter Issue 2019

14 January 2020 - The CSC is pleased to release its 2019 4th quarter issue of CS Reporter. This issue features articles on the CSC's updated Citizen's Charter, 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, public service values, and exam tips (on the exam date), among others. Enjoy the read!

To access the digital version via Google Drive, click here. The digital version will also be available on our website shortly.

Gov’t workers may avail of 5-day special emergency leave – CSC

14 January 2020 - Government employees affected by the phreatic eruption of Taal volcano may avail of the special five-day emergency leave.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reiterated CSC Memorandum Circular Nos. 2 and 16 issued 16 February 2012 and 17 October 2012, respectively, containing guidelines for the grant of the special emergency leave for state employees, which may be applied for five straight working days or on staggered basis and will not be deducted from the employee’s leave credits. Said privilege may be used for any of the following: for urgent repair and clean-up of damaged house, being stranded in affected areas, disease/illness of employees brought by natural calamity/disaster, or caring of immediate family members affected by natural calamity/disaster.

Search for lingkod bayani in government service on

2 January 2020 - Do you know honest and hardworking government workers deserving of an award?

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the acceptance of nominations to the 2020 Search for Outstanding Government Workers.

All government workers in the career and non-career service including appointive barangay may be nominated. Employees who are under job order or contract of service are excluded from the coverage of the program. Nominations may now be submitted to the CSC’s provincial and regional offices.

The three award categories under the Search are the Presidential Lingkod Bayan, Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or the Dangal ng Bayan and CSC Pagasa. These awards are the highest and most coveted recognition given to individuals or group of individuals who have excelled or shown utmost dedication and commitment in government service.

ADVISORY: Work suspension in CSC on 23 December 2019

The Civil Service Commission suspends work on December 23 in its central and regional offices to give its officials and employees the full opportunity to celebrate the holidays with their families and loved ones. This work suspension, however, will not automatically cancel scheduled activities such as meetings with other government agencies. Regular operations and services will resume 26 December 2019.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Written career service exams to be held twice in 2020

16 December 2019

Heads up for individuals interested to enter government service.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will conduct the nationwide Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), both Professional and Subprofessional levels, on 15 March and 9 August 2020.

Application period for the 15 March 2020 CSE-PPT will run from 16 December 2019 to 15 January 2020 in all regions in Luzon and Visayas. For Mindanao, specifically Regions IX to XII, Caraga, and Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the application period began on 9 December 2019 and will run until 10 January 2020.

Those interested to take the second batch of CSE-PPT on 9 August 2020 may already begin preparing their application requirements, which may be submitted from 11 May to 10 June 2020.

Applicants are advised to submit their applications at the CSC Regional Office (CSC RO) with jurisdiction over the testing center where they wish to take the test, or at any of the CSC RO’s Field Offices (CSC FO).

No liquor consumption in government offices – CSC

12 December 2019

The Civil Service Commission reminds government workers nationwide on the prohibition on the consumption of alcoholic beverages in government offices even during office Christmas parties.

Pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 1100039, the consumption of alcoholic beverages such as, but not limited to malt, wine and intoxicating liquor in workplace among government officials and employees during office hours is prohibited.

CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala stressed that mere consumption of alcoholic beverages in the workplace during office hours as well as reporting for work while under the influence of alcohol shall be considered as an administrative offense, separate and distinct from the offense of Habitual Drunkenness.

No service interruption during Christmas parties, says CSC

12 December 2019

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) does not prohibit the holding of Christmas parties within government working hours as long as government agencies can assure continued delivery of efficient services.

CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala reminded government offices nationwide to ensure that a skeletal force is in place to ensure that all clients who are within their premises are attended to amid the conduct of Christmas parties.

“Let us celebrate the spirit of Christmas by ensuring efficient, responsive and compassionate delivery of public service to our clients,” said the CSC chairperson.

The CSC Chairperson also urged heads of agencies to issue advisories to enjoin employees to accept requests and/or applications with complete requirements being submitted by a client and attend to clients who are within the premises of the office or agency concerned prior to the end of official working hours in compliance with Rule XIII, Section 1 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery (EODB EGSD) Act of 2018 even while holding their year-end activities.

CSC confers Local Treasurer eligibility on more than 700

9 December 2019

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has conferred civil service eligibility on 729 individuals who passed the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) held on 13 October this year. The number of passers represents 17.86% of the 4,082 total examinees.

The BCLTE, CSC said, is part of the Standardized Examination and Assessment for Local Treasury Service (SEAL) Program of the Department of Finance which aims to professionalize the ranks of local treasurers by improving their competencies, instilling a culture of excellence in local treasury operations service, and promoting good local fiscal governance in the local government units.

The resulting Local Treasurer Eligibility is a second level eligibility specific and appropriate for appointment to Local Treasurer and Assistant Local Treasurer positions. It is also applicable to positions under the Financial Services in the civil service, except those requiring practice of profession or are covered by Bar/Board and special laws.

CSC to gov’t agencies: Help curb VAW in the workplace

2 December 2019

In observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women from November 25 to December 12, the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the central personnel institution of the Philippine Government, called on government agencies to do their share in ending violence against women (VAW) in the workplace.

“It is imperative that workplaces are kept fair, safe, and secure for women as it is where most employed women spend at least one-third of their day. This is specially critical in the public sector where half of the workforce is composed of women,” said CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala.

Based on the CSC’s Inventory of Government Human Resources as of 31 May 2019, of the total 1,728,641 officials and employees in the career and non-career service, 879,524 or 50.88% are females while 849,117 or 49.12% are males.

She said that VAW impacts on the physical, mental, economic, and social well-being, and when women in public service become the victims, it can hamper productivity and the quality of public services.

CSC cautions public against administrative case filing scam

29 November 2019

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) warned the public against unscrupulous individuals engaged in money-making schemes.

“A scam is currently circulating wherein a government worker is informed that an administrative case was purportedly filed against him/her before the Commission,” said CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa Bala.

The CSC has received reports of individuals pretending to be officers from its Office for Legal Affairs calling government agencies and employees to inform them that an
administrative case was filed against them. The concerned employee is then instructed to pay a certain amount of money in exchange for the settlement of the case.

The public is advised to immediately report such activities to the CSC’s Office for Legal Affairs at telephone numbers (02) 8931-8016 and (02) 8931-7935 local 401 to 411 or email ola.csc.gov.ph. Scams can also be reported to the Contact Center ng Bayan 165-65 or send SMS to 0908-8816565.

CSC grants eligibility to IT specialists

20 November 2019

Information technology specialists who passed the proficiency test or training course administered by the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) may be granted the Electronic Data Processing Specialist Eligibility (EDPSE), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said.

Proficiency tests or training courses conducted by the DICT as basis for the grant of EDPSE are Systems Analysis and Design, Computer Programming, Java, MS Access, Visual Basic, C#, and V.B.net.

DICT conducts the ICT Specialist Proficiency Examination annually to evaluate the competence of an individual to perform programming or systems analysis and design functions. Those who pass the examination are given a Certificate of Proficiency.

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Examination Advisory No. 06, s. 2020

ADVISORY

To	- ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS OF CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS CY 2020 - ALL EXAMINEES OF THE SUSPENDED MARCH 15, 2020 CSE-PPT
Subject	- Cancellation of 2020 Remaining Examinations via PPT - Reset of Suspended March 15, 2020 CSE-PPT in 2021

Due to the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) continuing pandemic, general community quarantine (GCQ)/modified general community quarantine (MGCQ) over the entire country has been effected. The GCQ/MGCQ shall be observed with new normal conditions such as physical distancing, reduced capacity of public transportation, and restriction on mass gatherings. In light of this, please be advised that the conduct of the following civil service examinations via the pen and paper test (PPT) for CY 2020, is hereby CANCELLED:

June 21, 2020	- Fire Officer Examination - Penology Officer Examination - Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination
August 9, 2020	- Career Service Examination-PPT (Professional) - Career Service Examination-PPT (SubProfessional)
October 11, 2020	- Intermediate Competency on Local Treasury Examination - Pre-Employment Test - Promotional Test - Ethics-Oriented Personality Test

On the other hand, the suspended March 15, 2020 CSE-PPT shall be reset in 2021. A separate issuance on this matter shall be released in due time.

For information and guidance.

ALICIA dela ROSA-BALA
Chairperson

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ADVISORY

TO : ALL REGISTRANTS OF CSC COMEX SYSTEM

SUBJECT : Cancellation of May and June 2020 CSC COMEX

This refers to Page 1, Item A (CSC ROs COMEX Schedule for 1^st Semester 2020) of CSC COMEX Advisory No. 01, s. 2020).

Please be informed that the following dates of examination and corresponding online reservation are CANCELLED due to the extension of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in Metro Manila and other “high risk” areas until May 15, 2020:

CSC Regional Offices

Date and Time of Online Reservation	Date of Examination
May 7, 2020 8:30 a.m.	May 14, 2020 (Professional)
May 28, 2020 8:30 a.m.	June 4, 2020 (Professional)

Please wait for further notice or advisory of the Commission for the new schedules.

Thank you.

EDITHA M. DELA PENA
Director IV
Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office

April 30, 2020

ADVISORY

TO : ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS OF THE AUGUST 9, 2020 CSE-PPT

SUBJECT : Suspension of Filing of Applications for the August 9, 2020 CSE-PPT until Further Notice due to COVID-19

Be advised that the FILING OF APPLICATIONS for the August 9, 2020 Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and Sub-Professional levels, which was set from May 11, 2020 to June 10, 2020, is SUSPENDED until further notice.

The suspension of the filing of applications is in view of the extended implementation up to May 15, 2020 of the enhanced community quarantine in the National Capital Region, Region III, Region IV-A, and other select provinces, and general community quarantine for the rest of the country.

For information and guidance.

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CPRO Advisory No. ECQ-1, s. 2020

ADVISORY

TO : Examineesof the April 20, 2020 PQT of the CPro-RPL
SUBJECT : Suspension of PQT Until Further Notice

Please be advised that the conduct of the April 20, 2020 Pre-Qualifying Test (PQT)of the Leadership and Management Certification Program – Recognition of Prior Learning Batch 6 is temporarily suspended until further notice.

Said suspension is in view of the extended Enhanced Community Quarantine being implemented in Luzon (until April 30, 2020) due to Corona Virus Disease (COVID 19) pandemic.

Please be guided accordingly.

Thank you.

CSC COMEX Advisory No. 02, s. 2020

TO : ALL REGISTRANTS OF CSC COMEX SYSTEM

SUBJECT : Cancellation of March and April 2020 CSC COMEX

This refers to Page 1, Item A (CSC ROs COM EX Schedule for 1st Semester 2020) of CSC COMEX Advisory No. 01, s. 2020.
Please be informed that the following dates of examination and corresponding online reservation are CANCELLED, in compliance to Proclamation No. 922, declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines, to contain the spread of COVID-19:

CSC REGIONAL OFFICES*
Date & Time of Online Reservation	Date of Examination
March 19, 2020 8:30 a.m.	March 26, 2020 (Professional)
April 16, 2020 8:30 a.m	April 23, 2020 (Professional)

Thanks you.

(Sgd.)

EDITHA M. DELA PEÑA
Director IV
Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office

Examination Advisory No. 04, s. 2020

A D V I S O R Y

TO : ALL EXAMINEES OF THE FEBRUARY 2, 2020 CSE-FSO
SUBJECT : Examination Results

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Examination Advisory No. 05 , s. 2020

ADVISORY

TO : ALL EXAMINEES OF THE MARCH 15, 2020 CSE-PPT

SUBJECT : Suspension of the Nationwide Conduct of the March 15, 2020 CSE-PPT

Please be advised that the conduct of the March 15, 2020 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and SubProfessional levels in all testing centers across the country is suspended until further notice.

The suspension, based on Presidential Proclamation No. 922 dated March 8, 2020 declaring a State of Public Health Emergency throughout the Philippines due to Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), is in support of preventive measures against further spread of COVID-19.

The CSC shall issue another examination advisory on the resetting of the examination, which shall be posted on the CSC website.

Please be guided accordingly.

(Sgd.)

EDITHA M. DELA PEÑA
Director IV
Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office

MAR 11 2020

Examination Advisory No. 03, s. 2020

A D V I S O R Y

TO : All Examinees of the March 15, 2020 Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT)
SUBJECT : School Assignment and Important Reminders

Examination Advisory No. 13, s. 2019

A D V I S O R Y

TO : All Examinees of the October 13, 2019 BCLTE and ICLTE

SUBJECT : School Assignment and Important Reminders

IMPORTANT REMINDERS :

NO I.D., NO EXAM
GATES OF TESTING VENUES SHALL BE CLOSED TO EXAMINEES AT EXACTLY 7:30 a.m. Examinees who will arrive later than 7:30 a.m. shall NOT be admitted

Examination Advisory No. 12, s. 2019

A D V I S O R Y

TO : INTERESTED APPLICANTS OF THE OCTOBER 13, 2019 BCLTE

SUBJECT : Re-opening of Application

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has re-opened the application for the October 13, 2019 Additional Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) from September 4 to 6, 2019.

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Examination Announcement No. 05 , s. 2019

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the calendar of civil service examinations through Pen and Paper Test (PPT) for CY 2020, as follows:

Date of Examination	Title of Examination	Application Period
Date of Examination	Title of Examination	From	To
Feb 2, 2020	Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO)	Oct 11, 2019	Nov 25, 2019
March 15, 2020	CSE-Professional level CSE-SubProfessional level	Dec 16, 2019	Jan 15, 2020

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ANNOUNCEMENT

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces an additional schedule for the conduct of the

BASIC COMPETENCY ON LOCAL TREASURY EXAMINATION (BCLTE) for CY 2019:

Date of Examination	Application Period
Date of Examination	From	To
October 13, 2019	August 14, 2019	August 22, 2019

Below are guidelines to be observed in the conduct of the additional October 13, 2019 BCLTE.

Examination Advisory No. 11, s.2019

A D V I S O R Y

TO : ALL EXAMINEES OF THE JUNE 23, 2019 BCLTE, PRE-EMPLOYMENT TEST, PROMOTIONAL TEST AND EOPT

SUBJECT : Examination Results

A. FOR THE BASIC COMPETENCY ON LOCAL TREASURY EXAMINATION (BCLTE)

The List of Passers of the June 23, 2019 Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) has been released and posted on the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph | Examination Results.

The List of Passers posted on the CSC website is the official list. The CSC does not recognize and is not liable for any other postings on any other websites and social media links that are not affiliated with, or are engaged in the unauthorized use of the name of, the Civil Service Commission.

Examination Advisory No. 10, s. 2019

A D V I S O R Y

TO : All Examinees of the August 4, 2019 Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT)

SUBJECT : School Assignment and Important Reminders

Examination Announcement No. 05 , s. 2019

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the conduct of the

INTERMEDIATE COMPETENCY ON LOCAL TREASURY EXAMINATION (ICLTE) for CY 2019 :

Date of Examination	Application Period
October 13, 2019	From	To
October 13, 2019	July 23, 2019	August 22, 2019

Examination Advisory No. 38 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : EXAMINEES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2018 CSE-PPT

SUBJECT : Examination Results

Examination Advisory No. 37 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : ALL EXAMINEES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2018 CSE-PPT (DOHA, QATAR)

SUBJECT : Examination Results

Examination Advisory No. 35 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : ALL EXAMINEES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 2018 BCLTE AND ICL TE Examination Results

SUBJECT : Examination Results

Examination Announcement No. 09 , s. 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the nationwide conduct of the

Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT)
for Professional and SubProfessional Levels for CY 2019:

Date of Examination	Application Period
Date of Examination	From	To
March 17, 2019	Dec 17, 2018	Jan 16, 2019
August 4, 2019	May 6, 2019	June 5, 2019

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CSC COMEX Advisory No. 31, s. 2018

TO : ALL CSC COMEX REGISTRANTS

SUBJECT : CSC COMEX (Central Office) Change of Time for Online Reservation from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

We refer to page 1, Item A (Schedule of Examination and Online Reservation – Central Office) of the CSC COMEX Advisory No. 17, s. 2018.

Please be informed that we are resetting the Online Reservation time from 8:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m. for the remaining online reservation schedules for the Central Office:

Examination Announcement No. 08 , s. 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the calendar of civil service examinations through Pen and Paper Test (PPT) for CY 2019, as follows:

CSC COMEX Advisory No. 19, s. 2018

TO : ALL CSC COMEX REGISTRANTS

SUBJECT : Technical Issues in the Creation of User Account

In the Examination Account Registration of the CSC COMEX, an individual interested to take the computerized examination can register online via comex.csc.gov.ph website by creating a user account. However, there are two (2) technical issues that an applicant may encounter: purging of account and intermittent internet connectivity.

Examination Advisory No. 32 , s. 2017

A D V I S O R Y

TO : ALL PASSERS OF THE AUGUST 16, 2015 FOE, OCTOBER 18, 2015 CSE-PPT PROFESSIONAL AND SUBPROFESSIONAL LEVELS, AND DECEMBER 6, 2015 CSE-PPT PROFESSIONAL AND SUBPROFESSIONAL LEVELS

SUBJECT : Schedule of Release of the CSC Eligibility Card

Please be advised that passers of the August 16, 2015 Fire Officer Examination, October 18, 2015 Career Service Examination, Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT), Professional and SubProfessional levels, and December 6, 2015 CSE-PPT, Professional and SubProfessional levels may now personally claim the CSC Eligibility Card at the CSC Regional Office where the eligible took the examination, except for the CSC Regional Office No. IV and CSC National Capital Region, beginning December 18, 2017.

Inventory of Government Human Resource (IGHR) (Career and Non-Career)
Region	2018	2019*
1	85,823	84,981
2	73,508	61,053
3	153,788	141,576
4	236,927	206,107
5	98,580	93,627
6	131,128	108,995
7	90,053	109,126
8	101,415	86,084
9	60,730	61,876
10	84,608	116,653
11	72,944	66,289
12	76,944	73,969
NCR	403,134	372,369
CAR	48,712	40,979
CARAGA	61,270	50,653
BARMM	59,786	54,304
	1,839,032	1,728,641
*as of May 31, 2019

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March 15, 2020	Dec 16, 2019	Jan 15, 2020	NCR; Regions I to VIII; CAR
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