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11 June 2018

Per CSC Office Memorandum No. 29, s. 2018, work at the CSC Central Office, CSC Regional Office National Capital Region, CSC Regional Office IV, and the respective field offices under CSC NCR and CSC RO IV, is suspended today, 11 June 2018, effective 12 noon.

This is in light of the heightened heavy monsoon rains affecting Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon.

The work suspension, however, will not automatically cancel scheduled activities such as training programs and meetings with other government agencies.

Regular work hours will resume on 13 June 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ###

CSC releases school assignments for FOE, POE and BCLTE on June 24

June 11, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is all set to simultaneously conduct this year’s Fire Office Examination (FOE), Penology Officer Examination (POE), and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) on June 24, 2018.

School assignments for FOE in Luzon are La Union National High School (San Fernando City, La Union); Cagayan National High School (Tuguegarao City); Pampanga High School (San Fernando, Pampanga); Batangas National High School (Batangas City); Bicol University-CIT, Bicol University-CSSP, Divine Word College, and Divine Word College-HS/GS (Legazpi City), Ramon Magsaysay High School (Cubao) and Don Alejandro Roces S&T High School (Quezon City); and Baguio City National High School (Baguio City).

For Visayas—Iloilo National High School (Iloilo City); University of Cebu-Main Campus (Cebu City); and Leyte Normal University, Eastern Visayas State University, Leyte National High School, and Sagkahan National High School (Tacloban City).

CSC urges leaders to go digital

June 4, 2018

With rapid developments in digital innovation, one cannot undermine the need to cope with all the advancements and take advantage of the digital opportunities to aid in organizational success.

In today’s digital economy, organizations face inevitable changes which become the driving force in the emergence of digital leaders. These digital leaders inspire people to engage in rapid innovation that result to transformation and better outcomes. They are willing to explore how technological advancements can be used to help organization become more responsive to customer needs and adapt to the changing business demands.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) shares these observations as it invites organization leaders to its 2^nd Quarter Civil Service Institute (CSI) Leadership Series 2018 themed, “Digital Leadership” on June 20, 2018 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City.

Former barangay officials encouraged to apply for eligibility

May 30, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) encourages barangay officials who have completed their term of office on or after August 1, 2012 and who wish to continue their service to the government to apply for the Barangay Official Eligibility (BOE).

BOE is granted to elective barangay officials such as Punong Barangay/Barangay Captain, regular Sangguniang Barangay Members, and Sangguniang Kabataan Chairpersons; and to appointive barangay officials such as the Barangay Treasurers, and Barangay Secretaries who were appointed by the duly elected Punong Barangay.

CSC opens the 2018 Government Choral Competition

May 25, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is now accepting entries to the 2018 Government Choral Competition. The deadline of registration and submission of choral work entries is until June 15, 2018.

The Government Choral Competition is one of the highlights of the upcoming 118th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary which aims to showcase musical creativity of talented government employees, promote Filipino culture and arts through choral singing, and inculcate in the minds of public servants a culture of excellence in public service.

As a general rule, a choir should have a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 members, including a conductor and accompanist. All singers must belong to one agency only and must be regular employees included in the agency’s plantilla of personnel regardless of status of appointment, including appointive and elective officials, except for the conductor and accompanist, who need not be government employees.

CSC releases results of March 18 Career Service exams

May 22, 2018

A total of 25,602 or 10.71% out of 238,966 examinees passed the Career Service Professional Examination, while 4,573 representing 11.20% of the 40,821 examinees passed the Career Service Sub-Professional examination, last March 18, 2018.

The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) got the highest passing rate in the Professional level at 17.32% or 1,388 passers out of 8,014 examinees. For the SubProfessional level, the National Capital Region (NCR) had the highest passing rate at 14.80% or 1,259 out of 8,506 examinees.

CY Rodriguez from NCR topped the Professional level with a rating of 87.01, while Arvin Aliguin from Southern Tagalog topped the SubProfessional level with 88.36 rating.

CSC reschedules Fire Officer, Penology Officer, and Local Treasury Exams to June 24

May 17, 2018

The Fire Officer, Penology Officer, and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examinations scheduled on June 17 will instead be given on June 24, 2018. This was announced by the Civil Service Commission through Examination Advisory No. 11, s. 2018.

The rescheduling was made to ensure sufficient time for preparation of administrative requirements and procedures for the conduct of the examinations in light of the two national holidays on June 12 (Araw ng Kalayaan) and on June 15 (Eid’l Fitr or end of Ramadan).

Honor graduates urged to apply for eligibility

May 10, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites those who graduated with Latin honors in their baccalaureate degree to apply for Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE).

Applicants must have graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude or their equivalent from school year 1972-1973 and thereafter.

The HGE is applicable to graduates of private higher education institutions in the Philippines with baccalaureate/bachelor’s degree recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, or state/local college or university with baccalaureate/bachelor’s degree included in its charter, or baccalaureate/bachelor’s degree duly approved by its Board of Trustees/Board of Regents.

Honor graduates from a reputable foreign school, as verified by the Department of Foreign Affairs through the Philippine Foreign Service Posts, may apply for the Foreign School Honor Graduate Eligibility (FSHGE), provided that they are Filipino citizens.

CSC to conduct another career service exam on August 12

April 23, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) calls for applications for the August 12 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT).

Those who weren’t able to take the March 18 conduct of the CSE-PPT Professional and Sub-professional levels may start submitting their application at the CSC Regional or Field Office where they intend to take the exam. Acceptance of applications is until June 22, 2018. However, the CSC advises interested applicants to file their applications as early as possible as this is on a first-come, first-served basis.

CSC warns government workers vs. partisan political activities

May 2, 2018

“No officer or employee in the civil service, as well as any member of the military, shall engage, directly or indirectly, in any electioneering or partisan political activity, except to vote.” This warning was issued by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala in line with preparations for the May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections. “Civil servants are mandated by law to uphold political neutrality in the conduct of their duties even more during election season,” added the CSC chairperson.

An advisory on Electioneering and Partisan Political Activity issued through CSC Resolution No. 1600298 dated March 29, 2016 reiterates that the prohibition aims to ensure that government workers will remain focused on the affairs of the government, do away with the spoils system, and shield public service from political influences.

CSC sets applications for Pre-Employment Test, Promotional Test and EOPT on June

April 30, 2018

Applications for the October 14, 2018 conduct of the Pre-Employment Test, Promotional Test and Ethics-Oriented Personality Test (EOPT) will begin on June 25 until August 24, 2018, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

The tests are additional human resource tools—aside from the Civil Service Examinations—to strengthen the overall recruitment, placement and promotion in the government service. It is used by government agencies in the objective screening or assessment of their applicants vying for vacant positions.

CSC eyes 2018 HR Symposium in Davao

April 27, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) eyes the conduct of the largest human resource symposium in the country in Davao City on July 18-20 this year. This is the first time the CSC would conduct the Symposium in Mindanao region to gather HR practitioners both from the private and public sectors under the theme, “Achieving Breakthrough Results Through Strategic HR”. For the past four years, the Symposium had been held in Cebu (2013-2016) and Metro Manila (2017).

Building on the past symposia which focused on creating change and transformation in the gains of bureaucracy, this year’s event will highlight concepts, perspectives, and insights in achieving breakthrough results that impact agency operations and delivery of excellent public service. It will also showcase and benchmark best practices and experiences of progressive organizations in achieving and pursuing continuous improvements. The sessions will emphasize the need to effectively measure desired results and monitor and evaluate accomplishments at various levels.

CSC holds special career service examination for government employees

April 12, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will conduct a Special Career Service Examination Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on April 15, 2018 for government employees who want to apply for a permanent position, or for a promotion. The examination also includes those under job order and contract of service with government agencies to give them opportunity for possible absorption in the government service.

The special CSE-PPT will be simultaneously conducted in 13 regions. Testing centers are the following:

CSC releases results of Foreign Service Officer qualifying test

March 26, 2018

A total of 109 examinees passed the Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced.

The figure represents 17.36% of the total number of examinees who took the CSE-FSO on January 28, 2018 in 12 regions.

Garnering a rating of 89.47, Christopher Cruz from NCR bested 628 examinees of the CSE-FSO.

Applications for Fire Officer, Penology Officer, and Local Treasury Examinations sought

March 16, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds the public that acceptance of applications for the Fire Officer, Penology Officer, and Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examinations is until April 27, 2018 only. The exams are slated June 17, 2018.

All three exams are open to individuals who meet the following basic qualifications: Filipino citizen; of good moral character; has not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude or of disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness or addiction to drugs; and has not been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government.

CSC releases reminders for March 18 Career Service examinees

March 14, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will administer the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for both Professional and Sub-professional levels on March 18, 2018.

Examinees are advised to check their school assignment through the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA) from the CSC website. Those who are unable to access the ONSA may call the CSC Regional or Field Office where they filed their application or contact the CSC’s Contact Center ng Bayan. For the list of contact numbers, visit CSC’s official Facebook Page.

CSC to agency heads: Recognize outstanding gov’t workers

March 14, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is urging heads of agencies to recognize their outstanding employees by nominating them to the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. Submission of nomination is until March 30, 2018.

“The Search is an annual nationwide undertaking of the CSC to recognize government officials and employees who have displayed outstanding work performance. We believe that there are many government workers who have exemplary contributions and whose works deserve to be recognized,” said CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala.

CSC accepting candidates for leadership certification program

March 2, 2018

Individuals who wish to comply with the educational requirement for appointment to Division Chief or executive/managerial positions in government without obtaining a Master’s degree may apply for the Leadership and Management Certification Program-Recognition of Prior Learning (CPro-RPL) Track.

In CPro-RPL, candidates are expected to manifest the targeted five leadership competencies through previous real-life work experiences. These competencies are Thinking Strategically and Creatively, Leading Change, Building Collaborative, Inclusive Working Relationships, Managing Performance and Coaching for Results, and Creating and Nurturing High Performing Organization.

FOE and POE applications start February 26, 2018

February 26, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) yesterday announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2018 Fire Office Examination (FOE) and Penology Office Examination (POE) which will be both conducted on June 17, 2018. Deadline for submission of applications is on April 27, 2018.

The CSC emphasized that apart from the standard qualification requirements, FOE applicants must be 21 to 35 years old at the date of filing while POE applicants must be at least 18 years old at the date of filing.

CSC reminds government workers to file SALNs early

February 23, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds all public officials and employees to file their sworn Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Networth (SALN) for 2017 by April 30, 2018.

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

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

CSC sets rules on I.D. cards accepted for transactions

February 15, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has prescribed a unified list of I.D. cards to be accepted for transactions involving civil service examinations, grant of eligibility under special laws and CSC issuances, and certification/authentication of eligibility.

The accepted I.D. cards are the following—Driver’s License/Temporary Driver’s License (LTO O.R. must be presented together with old Driver’s License; O.R. alone is not allowed)/Student Driver’s Permit; Passport; PRC License; SSS I.D.; GSIS I.D. (UMID); Voter’s I.D./Voter’s Certification; BIR/Taxpayer’s I.D. (ATM type/TIN card type with picture); PhilHealth I.D. (must have the bearer’s name, clear picture, signature and PhilHealth number); Company/Office I.D.; School I.D.; Police Clearance/Police Clearance Certificate; Postal I.D.; Barangay I.D.; NBI Clearance; Seaman’s Book; HDMF Transaction I.D.; PWD I.D.; Solo Parent I.D.; Senior Citizen’s I.D.; Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-CARD); and CSC Eligibility Card.

CSC releases 2017 anti-red tape survey results, sees improvement in ARTA’s 10-year implementation

February 5, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) released the results of the 2017 Anti-Red Tape Act Report Card Survey (ARTA RCS) showing that out of the 583 offices that have been surveyed, 81.65% or 476 offices passed.

The CSC conducts the RCS annually to check an agency’s overall client satisfaction and compliance with Republic Act No. 9485 or Anti-Red Tape Act, a law which aims to improve frontline service delivery in the government.

“The CSC noted a consistent increase in the percentage of service offices passing the survey, from 78% in 2010 to 81.65% in 2017,” CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said.

Of those which passed, 61 (12.81%) received Excellent rating while three (3) offices (.63%) were rated Outstanding. A total of 328 (68.91%) garnered a Good rating, and 84 offices (17.65%) got Acceptable. For not meeting set standards, 92 offices (15.78%) Failed the RCS; 15 offices had zero respondents thus did not get any rating.

CSC lauds ‘ARTAnized’ offices, cites them public service giants

January 23, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) yesterday recognized government offices which best complied with the provisions of the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA), a law which aims to improve frontline services. The activity, “ARTAnized: The ARTA Dekada Celebration”, highlighted the accomplishments in the 10-year implementation of ARTA.

“It is quite overwhelming to see today a bright future for the Philippine public service, as we are now accompanied by a number of public service giants or those who have shown passion in complying with the Anti-Red Tape Act—the ARTAnized offices and agencies, that is how we call them,” CSC Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala said in her keynote message.

CSC confers new Local Treasurer Eligibility on 1,234

January 23, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has conferred the Local Treasurer Eligibility on 1,234 individuals out of 6,521 examinees of the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) held last November 26, 2017.

Janine Lynn Ochia from Northern Mindanao (Region X) topped the exam with a 92.78 rating, followed by Alvim Batol from SOCCKSARGEN (Region XII) with a 91.67 rating. Remar Doromal also from Region XII and Kevin Pumares from Ilocos (Region I), tied in third place with a 90.28 rating.

CSC releases Computerized Exam schedule for 2018 1st semester

January 19, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds the public that aside from the traditional pen-and-paper mode, the Career Service Examination can also be taken through a computerized mode—CSC Computerized Examination (COMEX).

The CSC recently released the dates for the COMEX at CSC Central Office and Regional Offices. The CSC Central Office will conduct COMEX-Professional level on February 6 and 13, April 3, 17, and 24, May 8 and 22, and June 5 and 19. The Sub-Professional level will be conducted on January 30 and May 29.

COMEX-Professional level of exam in participating CSC Regional Offices will be on February 8 and 15, April 12, 19, and 26, May 17 and 24, and June 7, 21, and 28. The Sub-Professional level will be conducted on May 31.

Public service exemplars recognized

January 22, 2018

Government agencies that have significantly curbed red tape and improved their respective frontline services were recently recognized in an event marking the 10^th anniversary of the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007 or Republic Act No. 9485 held by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

In the event dubbed “ARTAnized: An ARTA Dekada Celebration” held January 22, 2018 in Quezon City, the CSC showcased local government units (LGUs) with the highest numerical ratings in the ARTA Report Card Survey (RCS) done in 2010, 2011, and 2016.

Called “ARTA RCS Achievers”, they are the City Government of Santiago, Isabela which garnered a numerical rating of 96.45 in 2016; City Government of Tagum, Davao del Norte with a rating of 95.84 in 2011; and Provincial Government of Compostela Valley, 95.5 in 2010.

The rest of the achievers include the City Government of Borongan, Samar; Municipal Government of Arayat, Pampanga; City Government of Iriga, Camarines Sur; Municipal Government of Mamasapano, Maguindanao; Municipal Government of Dolores, Abra; Municipal Government of Talipao, Sulu; Municipal Government of Upi, Maguindanao; and Municipal Government of Labo, Camarines Norte.

CSC to honor ‘anti-red tape’ champions

January 16, 2018

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will recognize national and local government offices that have significantly curbed red tape and improved their respective frontline services.

In an event dubbed “ARTAnized: An ARTA Dekada Celebration” marking the 10^th anniversary of the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) or Republic Act No. 9485, which was enacted on June 2, 2007, the CSC will showcase 10 local government units (LGUs) with the highest numerical ratings in the Report Card Survey from 2010 to 2016.

CSC warns public against review centers, mobile app

December 29, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) clarified that it does not endorse or accredit any review center offering classes to examinees nor has it developed a downloadable mobile review application. The warning came in light of social media offers and outdoor advertisements offering review classes for career service (CS) exams. The CSC reiterates that review centers claiming to have been accredited are not in any way connected with CSC, adding that availing of review classes will be at one’s own risk as it is not a guarantee of passing the CS exams.

As the CSC began accepting applications for the March 18, 2018 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), it warned the public anew against institutions offering review classes or selling of reviewers or similar materials for the CS professional and sub-professional examinations.

Contact Center ng Bayan continues to accept public service complaints

December 28, 2017

Starting November 4, 2017, the President's 8888 Citizens' Complaint Hotline, which was temporarily hosted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) since August 1, 2016, is being fully managed and operated by the Office of the President through the Office of the Cabinet Secretary. The CSC, however, will continue to attend to queries, complaints, requests for assistance, and other types of feedback on government frontline services through the Contact Center ng Bayan.

The Contact Center ng Bayan (CCB) is a feedback mechanism where citizens can request for information and assistance on government frontline service procedures, report commendations, appreciation, complaints, and feedback. The public may reach the CCB by calling 1-6565, sending a text message to 0908-8816565, or an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

The facility currently runs from Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Starting January 3, 2018, the CCB can be reached Mondays thru Fridays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

CSC imposes dismissal for gov’t workers involved in fixing

December 27, 2017

Government workers found guilty of fixing and/or in collusion with fixers in consideration of economic and/or other gain or advantage shall be penalized by dismissal and perpetual disqualification from public service.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has integrated violations of Republic Act No. 9485 or Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 in the list of administrative offenses in the 2017 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (2017 RACCS), with corresponding penalties depending on the gravity or depravity and effects of the offense in government service.

CSC resets exam in Iligan City on March 18, 2018

December 27, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the resetting of the suspended August 6, 2017 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) in Iligan City Testing Center to March 18, 2018, simultaneous with the first schedule of CSE-PPT next year. The said suspension was due to the hostility in Marawi City, from where the majority of the examinees in Iligan come from.

Affected examinees need not register for the March 18, 2018 exam, and shall only be given one chance to take the reset examination free of charge. Those who would not be able to take the March 18 exam shall have their examination fee and slot forfeited.

Search for honest, hardworking government workers is on

December 20, 2017

Do you know someone who works in government who deserves to receive an award for exemplary service?

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces that nominations to the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government workers may now be submitted to the CSC’s provincial and regional offices. The annual Search forms part of CSC’s Honor Awards Program (HAP) and the awards to be given out are the highest and most coveted recognition given by the government to individuals or group of individuals who have excelled or shown outmost dedication and commitment in public service.

CSC sets exam guidelines for PWDs, pregnant, seniors

November 29, 2017

As part of measures to promote equal employment opportunity in government, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has released guidelines on the administration of the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) to persons with disabilities (PWDs), pregnant women, and senior citizens.

Under CSC Resolution No. 1701159 issued July 31, 2017 and circularized through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 31, s. 2017 dated October 6, 2017, partially and totally blind examinees can take the examination using either the Dictation or the Braille system, with the help of a suitable room examiner and proctor. Those with low vision will be assigned test materials with increased font size.

The deaf or hard of hearing will be guided by a room examiner and proctor with knowledge on sign language or by certified sign language interpreters.

Local executives to undergo HR training

November 24, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has embarked on a program to train local government officials on human resource (HR) management and organization development.

The CSC and the DILG issued Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2107 to launch the Local Executives Program (LEP) which aims to enable local executives to appreciate the value of HR in achieving their local government agenda.

Target participants of the LEP are governors, mayors, vice governors, vice mayors, sanggunian members, and administrators of the 1,715 provincies, cities, and municipalities nationwide.

CSC releases 2018 civil service examination calendar

November 22, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the conduct of the 2018 Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) on March 18 and August 12. Aside from the CSE-PPT, CSC will also administer other nationwide civil service examinations next year namely, the Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (January 28); Fire Officer Examination, and Penology Officer Examination (June 17); Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (June 17 and October 14).

CSC announces 2018 schedule of career service exams

November 16, 2017

The Civil Service Commission Regional and Field Offices are now accepting applications for the March 18, 2018 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT). The deadline for submission of application is on January 31, 2018. The CSC reminds interested individuals however to file their applications early because acceptance of application is on a first-come, first-served basis and shall be closed any time before the deadline if the CSC Regional/Field Office has already reached the target number of applicants.

Advisory

The CSC Central, Regional and Field Offices observe half-day work suspension today, October 30, 2017, by virtue of Office Memorandum no. 71, s. 2017. Please be informed that CSC operations and services shall resume on November 2, 2017.

Likewise, we wish to inform the public that Hotline 8888 will be unavailable from 12:00 a.m. of October 31, 2017 to 11:59 p.m. of November 1, 2017 (All Saints' Day).

Search for 2018 Outstanding Government Workers opens

October 27, 2017

A public school teacher shared his talent for construction work by building a classroom, a concrete footbridge leading to the school and a hand washing facility to address the accessibility, security and sanitation problems which have long hounded the learning center. With his contributions, he was conferred with the highest honor a government worker can receive in his/her lifetime—the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award.

This is the inspiring story of Teacher I Jeovanne M. Cagoscos from Col. Antonio C. Lanzar Elementary School in Digos City, Davao del Sur. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) continues to search for public servants like him in its annual Search for Outstanding Government Workers.

CSC announces 2018 Foreign Service Officer qualifying test

October 25, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) calls for applications for the Qualifying Test for Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE) on January 28, 2018.

Applications should be submitted in person at any Regional Consular Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), or Philippine embassies and consulates abroad until December 1, 2017 or at the DFA-Board of Foreign Service Examinations, Pasay City until December 8. Admission fee is P500.

CSC warns against unauthorized use of logo

October 20, 2017

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) yesterday warned against the unauthorized use of its logo, stating that the act may be subjected to criminal prosecution and result in jail time.

The CSC said its logo has appeared in several civil service examination review materials and that this was done without its express authority.

“The CSC wishes to inform the general public that it has not given permission to any individual or entity to use its logo in such materials,” the CSC said in its advisory.

CSC conducts eligibility test for local treasury service

September 29, 2017

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

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

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

October 5, 2017

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

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

CSC salutes outstanding public school teachers

September 28, 2017

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

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

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

September 19, 2017

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

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

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

CSC holds benefit run for heroes in public service

September 3, 2017

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

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

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

CSC imposes suspension for indirect contempt

August 30, 2017

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

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

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

Comply with publication requirement, CSC tells agencies

August 30, 2017

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

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

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

CSC urges leaders to lead smart organizations

August 15, 2017

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

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

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

Deadline extended for submission of requests for accreditation of services

August 11, 2017

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

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

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

CSC bares semi-finalists for the Dangal ng Bayan Award

August 9, 2017

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

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

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

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Examination Advisory No. 15 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : All Examinees of the June 24, 2018 Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE)

SUBJECT : School Assignment and Important Reminders

Examination Advisory No. 14 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : All Examinees of the June 24, 2018 Penology Officer Examination (POE)

SUBJECT : School Assignment and Important Reminders

Examination Advisory No. 13 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : All Examinees of the June 24, 2018 Fire Officer Examination (FOE)

SUBJECT : School Assignment and Important Reminders

CSC COMEX Advisory No. 12, s. 2018

TO : ALL CSC COMEX REGISTRANTS

SUBJECT : CSC COMEX (Central Office) Cancellation of Schedule of Examination (June 5 and 19, 2018) and Online Reservation

(May 30 and June 13, 2018)

Relative to CSC COMEX Advisory No. 34, s. 2017 for the CSC COMEX Schedule on June 5 and 19, 2018 (Professional level) at the Central Office, please be advised that a CSC COMEX system hardware will be subjected to repair and maintenance due to a technical problem that occurred last May 22, 2018 CSC COMEX.

Examination Advisory No. 11 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : All Examinees of the June 17, 2018 FOE, POE and BCLTE

SUBJECT : Re-scheduling of the FOE, POE and BCLTE to June 24, 2018

Based on CSC Office Memorandum No. 20 dated May 7, 2018, please be advised that the conduct of the Fire Officer Examination (FOE), the Penology Officer Examination (POE), and the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) will be re-scheduled from June 17, 2018 to June 24, 2018.

Examination Announcement No. 06 , s. 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT

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

INTERMEDIATE COMPETENCY ON
LOCAL TREASURY EXAMINATION (ICLTE)
for CY 2018:

Date of Examination	Application Period
Date of Examination	From	To
October 14, 2018	June 25, 2018	August 24, 2018

The guidelines that follow shall be observed in the conduct of the examination.

Examination Announcement No. 06 , s. 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT

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

♦ Pre-Employment Test
♦ Promotional Test
♦ Ethics-Oriented Personality Test (EOPT)

Date of Examination	Application Period
Date of Examination	From	To
October 14, 2018	June 25, 2018	August 24, 2018

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Examination Announcement No. 05 , s. 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT

With reference to Examination Announcement Nos. 04 and 05 respectively dated November 7 and 17, 2017, testing center of Region IV for the conduct on August 12, 2018 of the Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and SubProfessional Levels in Occidental Mindoro is rectified, as follows:

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Examination Advisory No. 09 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : Examinees of the April 15, 2018 Special CSE-PPT (Agencies) in Cebu City Testing Center

SUBJECT : Change of Testing Venue/School Assignment

Examination Advisory No. 08 , s. 2018

A D V I S O R Y

TO : All Examinees of the April 15, 2018 Special Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test (Agencies)

SUBJECT : School Assignment and Important Reminders

Examination Advisory No. 06 , s. 2018

ADVISORY

TO : ALL EXAMINEES OF THE JANUARY 28, 2018 CSE-FSO

SUBJECT : Examination Results

Examination Announcement No. 2, s 2018 - PENOLOGY OFFICER EXAMINATION (POE)

Examination Announcement No. 3, s 2018 - FIRE OFFICER EXAMINATION (FOE)

CPro Announcement No. 02, 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT

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

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (CPro) RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING TRACK (RPL) – Batch 3

Examination Announcement No. 1, s 2018

ANNOUNCEMENT

With reference to Examination Announcement No. 04 dated November 7, 2017, the following testing centers shall be included as additional testing centers for Regions 8 and 11 for the conduct of the Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and SubProfessional Levels on August 12, 2018

Region	Additional Testing Center/s
8	Calbayog City
11	City of Mati, Davao Oriental

Exam Advisory No. 1 s 2017 - Examination Results

Examination Advisory No. 11 , s. 2016

ADVISORY

TO : HOLDERS OF CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY WITH ONE YEAR VALIDITY PERIOD

SUBJECT : Re-issuance of Certification of Eligibility

There are passers of civil service eligibility examinations, beginning with the May 3, 2015 Career Service Examination (Professional and SubProfessional levels), who have been issued a Certification of Eligibility printed on CSC letterhead, free of charge and bearing a validity period of one year from the indicated date of issuance.

RESULTS OF THE AUGUST 16, 2015 CSE-PPT (NCR)

IMPORTANT:

Read thoroughly, and be guided, by the corresponding Examination Advisory No. 12, s. 2015 posted in the CSC website through this (link).
Individual test result generation through OCSERGS (Online Civil Service Examination Result Generation System) shall be available by Oct. 12, 2015 and thereafter.
Concerns on examination result, including verification of Examinee Number, should be coordinated directly with the CSCRO concerned.
Certification of Eligibility for passers (printed on CSC letterhead, free of charge) shall be available by Oct. 27, 2015 and thereafter. (N.B.: CSC Eligibility card is not yet available.)
Passers may also opt to apply for regular Certification of Eligibility (printed on security paper at cost). ###