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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.

Absent examinees in Region VI may take next civil service exam for free – CSC

19 November 2019

Registered examinees of the 4 August 2019 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) in Region VI who were not able to take the exam may register for and take the CSE on 15 March 2020 for free, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

It can be recalled that, at that time, severe weather conditions and the Guimaras Strait tragedy led to the suspension of maritime trips from Guimaras to Iloilo and vice versa. While no suspension of the 4 August CSE-PPT was declared, a number of examinees from Region VI were not able to take the said exam.

Affected examinees must register with the CSC Regional or Field Office nearest them from 16 December 2019 to 15 January 2020.

Civil servants told, promptly settle cash advances

15 November 2019

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government officials and employees to promptly settle and liquidate cash advances (CA) to avoid liability.

This, after the Commission has come out with CSC Resolution No. 1900929 or revised guidelines on the settlement or liquidation of CA, which sets varying penalties based on the nature of offense and existing circumstances.

An Accountable Officer who, after formal demand by the Resident Commission on Audit (COA) Auditor, fully liquidates, settles, or pays the CA within the period stated in the demand letter, with a valid justification and no aggravating circumstances present, shall be absolved of any administrative liability.

Eligibility certificate for Career Service Exam passers now available

8 November 2019

Passers of the 4 August 2019 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) may now claim their Certification of Eligibility, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) advised.

Passers must personally request and claim their certification at the CSC Regional/Field Office with jurisdiction over the testing center where they took the exam. Representatives are not allowed to claim on behalf of the passers.

The CSC provides two types of Certification of Eligibility (COE)—the COE printed on CSC letterhead and a regular COE printed on a security paper.

ADVISORY: Work suspension on 31 October 2019

The Civil Service Commission suspends work on October 31 in its central and regional offices to give its employees and officials sufficient time to prepare for the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day on November 1 and 2 (special non-working days). This work suspension, however, will not automatically cancel scheduled CSC activities such as training programs and meetings with other government agencies. Regular operations and services will resume on November 4.

A peaceful observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day to everyone.

Online application to gov’t vacancies set – CSC

16 October 2019

Jobseekers may apply online to government vacancies through JobStreet.com.ph on 21 to 25 October 2019, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said.

The CSC, in partnership with JobStreet Philippines, will conduct the first ever Government Online Career Fair (GOCF), an online event where government agencies and jobseekers meet in a virtual environment to exchange information about job openings for a limited duration, or for one week to be exact. The event is part of the celebration of the 119^th anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service.

To apply, job seekers must create an account with the JobStreet.com.ph—simply click the “Free Sign Up” icon flashed on the screen and follow the instructions provided by the system. An applicant should also download the Personal Data Sheet (PDS) in Excel format from the same page, accomplish the data required in the PDS, and upload it to the e-resume’ (one time) .

CSC invites HR leaders for a one-day “conversation”

11 October 2019

Vying for a higher HR maturity level?

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) through the Civil Service Institute (CSI) is inviting all public sector human resource management officers (HRMOs) to HR Conversations, a one-day learning and development event on 25 October 2019 at the CSC Resource Center, Quezon City.

This is the second time CSC is offering HR Conversations, with the goal to help HR managers lead their organizations in vying for HR Maturity Level 2 under the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management or PRIME-HRM.

CSC releases school assignments and reminders for the October 13 exams takers

10 October 2019

On October 13, 2019, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) will administer the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE), the Intermediate Competency on Local Treasury Examination (ICLTE), Pre-Employment Test, Promotional Test, and the Ethics Oriented Personality Test (EOPT) simultaneously.

The list of testing centers and their corresponding addresses per region were released through Examination Advisory No. 13, s. 2019 (BCLTE and ICLTE), and Examination Advisory No. 14, s. 2019 (Pre-Employment, Promotional, and EOPT). The CSC urges all examinees to access said advisories through its website (csc.gov.ph) or through its official Facebook Page (fb.com/civilservicegovph) as the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA) will NOT be accessible for the October 13 exams.

Aug. 4 Career Service exams results released

9 October 2019

A total of 29,733 examinees passed the Career Service Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) conducted nationwide on 4 August 2019. Said figure represents 11.62% of the total 255,778 examinees for both Professional and Subprofessional levels.

Karriza Gem Reopta, from the National Capital Region (NCR), bested 224,777 Professional level examinees with a rating of 88.91, while Sidney Dani Gelito, from Southern Tagalog topped the Subprofessional test with a 90.14 rating out of 31,001 examinees.

The CSC said the new eligibles can be appointed to first level (clerical, trades, crafts, and custodial service), and second level (professional, technical, and scientific) positions in the government career service that do not involve practice of profession or are covered by special laws. The Subprofessional eligibles can be appointed only to first level positions while the Professional eligible can be appointed to either first or second level positions. Aside from eligibility, an aspirant for a government career service position must further meet education, experience, training, and other competency requirements of the position, the CSC stressed.

CSC holds government job fair

12 September 2019

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is inviting all job seekers to participate in the 2019 Government Job Fair. This activity is part of the 2019 Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) celebration with the theme CSC at 119: Upholding Integrity and Building a High-Trust Society.

CSC Central and Regional Offices will hold online and onsite job fairs in selected venues nationwide.

Onsite job fair

In Metro Manila, the CSC National Capital Region will host a job fair at the GT-Toyota Asian Center Auditorium, Magsaysay Avenue, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City on 24 September 2019, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

President Duterte awards outstanding government workers

11 September 2019

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conferred the Outstanding Government Workers Award to government service exemplars during the awards rites yesterday, 10 September 2019 in Malacañang.

Leading this year’s awardees are scientists whose initiatives in agriculture, medicine, and space administration led to breakthroughs.

Dr. Joselito R. Chavez of the National Kidney and Transplant Institute provided patients afflicted with leptospirosis with pulmonary complications a second lease on life by championing the use of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). Before ECMO, mortality rate was 100%, but now, survival rate is at 62.5%.

Meanwhile, Scientist 1 Ricardo F. Orge of the Philippine Rice Research invented the Continuous Type Rice Hull Carbonizer, a machine that processes rice hull biochar and enhances the property of the soil as well as the Kwebo, a multi-purpose typhoon-resistant farm structure designed for mushroom production in place of rice during rainy season.

CSC releases exam calendar for 2020

6 September 2019

Twelve (12) civil service examinations are slated for 2020, with the Career Service Professional and Subprofessional Level examinations, which draws the biggest number of examinees, to be conducted twice.

The Career Service Examination (CSE) Pen and Paper Test (Professional and Subprofessional Levels) will be conducted on 15 March 2020, with application period from 16 December 2019 to 15 January 2020; and on 9 August 2020, with application period from 11 May to 10 June 2020.

The CSE is a general ability test designed to measure an individual’s preparedness to enter government service. Passing the CSE would result in the conferment of either Professional or Subprofessional eligibility that is needed, among others, for permanent appointment to corresponding career service positions in the government except those that involve the practice of profession or are covered by special laws.

Thousands join CSC benefit fun run

1 September 2019

Around 17,000 runners, mostly government workers, participated in the R.A.C.E. to Serve Fun Run on 1 September 2019 in Manila.

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

Serving as the official kickoff activity for the month-long Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) celebration in September, the event aimed to raise funds for the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi), a program that provides one-time financial assistance and scholarship opportunities for the loved ones left behind by government workers who died in the line of duty.

CSC holds benefit run, 17K participants expected

Motorists advised of road closures

30 August 2019

Around 17,000 runners are expected to troop to Quirino Grandstand, Manila on 1 September 2019 at 3:30 a.m. for the R.A.C.E. to Serve Fun Run.

Serving as the official kickoff activity for the month-long Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) celebration in September, the event aims to raise funds for the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi), a program that provides one-time financial assistance and scholarship opportunities for the loved ones left behind by government workers who died in the line of duty.

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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

Province	Aug 4, 2019 CSE-PPT
Province	From	TO
Zambales	Olongapo City	Iba, Zambales

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