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A total of 64,635 examinees passed the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) held on 20 August 2023 in 95 testing centers nationwide, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported.
This equates to an 18.72% passing rate among the 345,194 individuals who participated in the test.
Of the total passers, 56,942 examinees hurdled the Professional Level and will be conferred the Career Service Professional Eligibility, while 7,693 passed the Subprofessional Level and will obtain the Career Service Subprofessional Eligibility.
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Individuals who have earned Latin honors through open distance learning (ODL) programs can now submit applications for civil service eligibility if they wish to pursue a career in the public sector.
This development comes after the Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued CSC Resolution No. 2300615 on 28 July 2023, which extends the coverage for Honor Graduate Eligibility (HGE). As a result, the HGE is now available to bachelor's degree graduates who earned distinctions of summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude from ODL programs at colleges and universities accredited by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
“The COVID-19 pandemic has sped up the adoption of digital technologies for learning, promoting accessible education despite the lockdown. By including honor graduates from open distance learning in the coverage of HGE, we recognize the role of digitalization in ushering progressive development in academic standards and honing future-ready civil servants,” said CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles.
Read more: Honor graduates of open distance learning may avail of eligibility
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Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles extended his gratitude to Filipino teachers, educators, and members of the academe for their profound impact on the lives of countless individuals.
Chairperson Nograles stated that the pandemic unequivocally established them as the often-overlooked heroes of the nation.
“On behalf of the 1.9 million civil servants and the nation, I extend my heartfelt thanks to you, our beloved teachers,” he said. “The sacrifices you continue to make, the long hours you willingly dedicate, and your influence that extends beyond the four walls of classrooms are proof of your unwavering commitment to the future of our nation.”
Read more: Nograles pays tribute to educators as unsung heroes
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As the country celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is reminding government agencies of the need to promote the mental health of the 1.9 million state workers nationwide.
According to CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles, agency heads and officials must recognize that the quality of public service delivered to stakeholders depends on government workers' physical and mental health.
"Championing dynamic and resilient government workers, which was the highlight of the month-long celebration of the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA), does not just entail changes in policies and processes. We must also recognize the varying capacities, capabilities, and unseen struggles that affect every civil servant’s well-being and productivity,” said Chairperson Nograles.
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued a reminder to the 1.9 million government employees across the country, urging them to refrain from participating in electioneering and partisan activities as the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election candidates conduct their campaigns between 19 October and 28 October 2023.
Electioneering and partisan political activity refers to acts designed to promote the election or defeat of a particular candidate or party to public office. The CSC noted that the 1987 Constitution mandates that no officer or employee in the civil service shall engage, directly or indirectly, in these acts. The same prohibition can be found in the CSC - Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Joint Circular No. 1, series of 2016 promulgated on 29 March 2016.
CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles advised government employees, "The Commission acknowledges civil servants’ shared desire to contribute to improved public service delivery through electoral participation. However, we must remain mindful not to engage in electioneering or partisan activities during this period. This precautionary measure underscores our commitment to maintaining the integrity and neutrality of the public service."
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