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| CSC reiterates its power to attest appointments | |||||
| The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reiterated its authority to attest appointments in the civil service, except as provided by law, issued to managerial and executive positions not falling within the appointing power of the President. | |||||
| In CSC Resolution No. 1000009 promulgated on 10 August 2010, the Commission en banc stressed that managerial and executive career positions not filled by presidential appointments belong to the second level of government, and thus appointments to which are subject to the power of attestation of the CSC. | |||||
| “The Commission hereby reiterates its power to attest appointments to managerial and executive positions not filled by presidential appointments, notwithstanding any existing issuances, rules and regulations to the contrary,” the said Resolution reads. | |||||
| In the same Resolution, the CSC cited a Supreme Court decision stating that only presidential appointees belong to the third level of the career service in government, except as provided by law. In the case of National Transmission Corporation vs. Venusto Hamoy, Jr. (G.R. No. 179255) promulgated on 2 April 2009, the High Court ruled that the position of respondent Hamoy as Vice President for Visayas-Mindanao Operations and Maintenance, being filled by the NTC President and CEO, belongs to the second level. | |||||
| The CSC said that its power of attestation is provided for under Executive Order No. 292 or the Administrative Code of 1987, which is “to take appropriate action on all appointments and other personnel matters in the civil service”. | |||||
| Posted: September 1, 2010 | |||||
| CSC releases results of April 25 career service exams | |||||
| A total of 11,644 examinees passed the career service written examinations conducted nationwide last April 25, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said. | |||||
| The said figure represents 12.82% of the 90,851 total examinees, up by 2.67% compared to the passing rate registered for the November 2009 examinations. Of the passers, 9,357 took the Professional test, and the rest the Sub-Professional test. | |||||
| Leandro Luiz S. Manantan from National Capital Region (NCR) topped the Professional level with a rating of 88.32, while Hannah Arlin P. Dela Cruz, also from, NCR topped the Sub-professional level with an 88.18 rating. | |||||
| As to regional performance, combined statistics show the NCR having the highest passing rate at 18.62% or 2,854 passers out of 15,329 examinees. The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) followed suit with a 17.50% passing rate, or 444 passers out of 2,537 examinees. Other regions with notable passing rate include Central Luzon with 15.71%; Davao Peninsula, 14.05%; Western Visayas, 13.16%; Southern Tagalog, 12.72%; Central Visayas, 12.11%; and Bicol Region, 12.09%. | |||||
| The successful examinees, according to the CSC, shall be conferred the corresponding Career Service Professional and Sub-professional eligibilities. The new Sub-professional eligibles are qualified to enter the first level of government service, while the Professional eligibles may join both the first and second levels. The first level, the CSC explained, includes clerical, trades, crafts, and custodial service positions requiring less than four years of college studies. On the other hand, the second level covers professional, technical and scientific positions up to Division Chief level requiring at least four years of college studies. | |||||
| The CSC clarified, though, that on top of the eligibility requirement, the new Professional and Sub-professional eligibles should also meet the education, experience and training requirements of government positions to get appointed. | |||||
| Completing the list of Top 10 passers for the Professional level are Myrene J. Villanueva (Central Visayas) with a rating of 88.20; Earl D. Dorado (NCR), 88.14; Jomar O. Reyes (NCR), 88.00; Franklen Dave F. Bio (NCR), 87.91; Guia Lovella M. Labrador (Central Visayas), 87.88; Rene Carlo Joaquin R. Bo-ot (NCR), 87.85; Dennis D. Macapagal (NCR), 87.76; Michael S. Manahan (NCR), 87.51; Roeblin Nathaniel S. Rojas (NCR), 87.51; Ryan C. Mallari (Central Luzon), 87.51; and Catherine F. Alpay (Central Luzon), 87.43. | |||||
| Among the Top 10 passers for the Sub-professional level are Rosciel Cleia B. Ragas (NCR) with a rating of 87.99; Samuel B. Aguilar Jr. (CAR), 87.96; Fenina Esther C. Pacion (Central Luzon), 87.87; Hans Joshua V. Dantes (NCR), 87.67; Kristine Mae A. Bullen (NCR), 87.49; Katrina Marie F. Kabigting (NCR), 87.48; Romagne Joyce M. Mari (NCR), 87.21; Daren Altair S. Hipe (Western Visayas), 87.09; and Kyra Mae E. Solaña (Eastern Visayas), 87.08. | |||||
| The CSC also reported that an analysis of the profiles of successful examinees shows the female passers, counting 7,119, outnumbering the male passers by 56.67%. The biggest chunk of passers at 7,544 falls within the age bracket of 18-24 years old. As to employment, the CSC said that most of the passers, numbering 6,076, were unemployed, which can be an indicator as to why the majority of passers cited ‘entrance to government’ as their reason for taking the examination. | |||||
| The CSC advises those who passed the examinations to coordinate with the CSC Regional Office concerned on the requirements and procedure in claiming their Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Those who failed may secure a copy of their Report of Rating through the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. | |||||
| The complete list of successful examinees of the April 25, 2010 Career Service Professional and Sub-Professional written examinations may be accessed from the CSC website. | |||||
| Meanwhile, the CSC reminds the public that applications for the October 17 Career Service Professional and Sub-professional written examinations may be filed at any CSC Regional or Field Office until September 1 only. Details on qualifications, documentary requirements and filing procedure can be viewed from the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. | |||||
| Posted: August 3, 2010 | |||||
| CSC bares semi-finalists to search for best public servants | |||||
| The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites the public to provide valuable information on any of the semi-finalists to the 2010 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. | |||||
| Feedback gathered from the public, whether positive or negative, will be used by the Search Committees in deliberating who among this year’s nominees deserve to receive the distinguished Presidential Lingkod Bayan, Pagasa, and Dangal ng Bayan Awards. | |||||
| The Lingkod Bayan Award is conferred on an individual or group of individuals for extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony. | |||||
| The Pagasa Award, meanwhile, is conferred on an individual or group of individuals for outstanding contributions resulting from an idea or performance that directly benefit more than one department of the government. | |||||
| The Dangal ng Bayan Award is given to an individual for performance of extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior on the basis of his/her observance of the eight norms of behavior under Republic Act No. 6713, otherwise known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. | |||||
| The complete list of semi-finalists to this year’s Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees can be viewed here. | |||||
| Citizens may send their feedback on the semi-finalists until July 31, 2010 through telephone numbers (02)931-7993, (02)932-0381, (02)932-0111 and (02)932-0179, Text CSC hotline number 0917-8398272, and e-mail addresses hap@webmail.csc.gov.ph and hapsecretariat@yahoo.com. The CSC assures the public that all information received will be kept in strict confidence. | |||||
| Posted: July 21, 2010 | |||||
| CSC eligibilities not for sale | |||||
| Civil service eligibilities conferred by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) are not and have never been for sale. | |||||
| This was stressed yesterday by CSC Chair Francisco T. Duque III in the wake of reports on the alleged “midnight Career Executive Service eligibility being issued for a fee by unscrupulous Civil Service Commission personnel who are very close to Career Service Board authorities”. | |||||
| Chair Duque clarified that this could not be possible since it is the Career Executive Service Board, not the CSC, which conducts the four-stage screening process for career executive service officer (CESO) eligibility. | |||||
| The CSC Chief also pointed out that what the Commission administers are the professional and subprofessional examinations, passers of which would qualify for appointment to first and second level posts in government offices. | |||||
| “For the past decades, we have instituted stringent measures to protect the integrity of the CSC exams,” Chair Duque said. He warned the public though from transacting with individuals who claim to be CSC personnel and who say that they can guarantee a passing score in the exams in exchange for a fee. He said that hundreds of individuals have been dismissed from the service for possession of fake eligibilities. | |||||
| Chair Duque also cited Republic Act No. 9416, signed into law in 2007, which declares as unlawful any form of cheating in the civil service exam, unauthorized use and possession of CSC examination-related materials and grants the Commission exclusive jurisdiction over the cases including those committed by private individuals. Government personnel who engage in these kinds of nefarious activities shall be dismissed from the service. If the offender is a private individual, he/she shall be perpetually barred from entering the government service and from taking any civil service exam. | |||||
| Posted: July 6, 2010 | |||||
| CSC Chair: Respect rights of career civil servants | |||||
| As government offices prepare for transition, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) advised all incoming elective and appointive officials to observe Civil Service laws, rules and regulations in their exercise of personnel actions. | |||||
| In a memorandum circular issued by the Commission bureaucracy-wide, Chair Francisco T. Duque III urged incoming elective and appointive officials “to respect the constitutional right to security of tenure of career service officials and employees with valid appointments”. The 1987 Constitution grants security of tenure to state workers and provides that they cannot be removed from office or suspended without lawful cause. | |||||
| Duque also emphasized that personnel actions such as promotion, demotion, reassignment, transfer, detail, secondment, job rotation, and designation are governed by Civil Service laws, rules and regulations, and these should be adhered to at all times. | |||||
| “While incoming elective and appointive officials are given the free hand to reorganize their respective offices according to the best interest of the service, they should also abide by prevailing laws and policies to ensure that professionalism and meritocracy in the civil service is preserved and to avoid demoralization in the public sector workforce,” Duque said. | |||||
| The CSC, as the central human resource institution of government, is mandated to promote a responsive, accessible, courteous, and effective civil service. | |||||
| Posted: June 24, 2010 | |||||
| Call Center ng Bayan Project MOA signing photo | |||||
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(From left) Civil Service Commission Chair Francisco T. Duque III, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Joel L. Tan-Torres, and National Computer Center Director General Timoteo M. Diaz de Vera present to the public the signed Memorandum of Agreement marking the BIR’s participation to the Call Center ng Bayan (CCB) Project. The CCB is an interconnection of government agencies’ citizen’s helplines that would serve as a 24/7 contact center facility for addressing the concerns of the general public via voice call, short messaging service (SMS), fax, e-mail or the Internet. The CSC is the lead agency for the implementation and interconnection of the citizen’s helplines, while NCC acts as the CCB Project Manager. | ||||
| Posted: June 3, 2010 | |||||
| CSC, BIR, NCC ink deal on Call Center ng Bayan | |||||
| The government’s anti-red tape campaign gets a big boost as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) signed up as the first government agency to be interconnected with the Citizen’s Helpline or Call Center ng Bayan (CCB). | |||||
| Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Francisco T. Duque III, National Computer Center (NCC) Director General Timoteo M. Diaz de Vera and BIR Commissioner Joel L. Tan-Torres signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) last May 26 at the BIR National Training Center marking the BIR’s participation in the project. | |||||
| “Today’s signing of the MoA gets us closer to the goal, which is to provide fast and reliable support via the CCB. This system was devised to save clients the time and frustration of being given the run-around by providing their needed information or assistance at the soonest time possible,” stated Duque during a press conference held after the MoA signing. | |||||
| The Citizen’s Helpline or CCB is a 24/7 contact center facility intended to address the concerns of the general public via voice call, short messaging service (SMS), fax, e-mail or the Internet. It shall be the means for citizens to air their complaints or request for information and assistance, and get corresponding action or feedback in real time. | |||||
| The pilot stage of the project will start in the third quarter of 2010. Agencies identified to undergo the pilot run are BIR, Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and Department of Health. The CSC is the lead agency for the implementation and interconnection of the citizen’s helplines, with technical assistance from NCC which acts as the Project Manager of the CCB Project. | |||||
| Under the MOA, the NCC has a one-year funding for the network, software, hardware and technology, and the corresponding technical expertise in the pilot run of the Citizen’s Helpline. | |||||
| The CSC will then gather pertinent data and information as input to the Central Knowledge Database which will be utilized by the CCB agents. These data will be used as tool to respond to the concerns of the public. It may also serve as basis for the issuance of corresponding performance report to the pilot agencies on its efficiency and effectiveness in responding to calls based on the reports generated by the System. | |||||
| The BIR on its part shall extend its existing contract center infrastructure, call center agents and pertinent contact information of BIR officials and employees, and services. | |||||
| The CCB is in line with the implementation of the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 and Administrative Order (AO) No. 241 which provides the establishment and interconnectivity of government help lines to current and future public assistance systems to improve the delivery of services to the public and cut red tape. | |||||
| Posted: May 27, 2010 | |||||
| Public health workers can appeal reassignment, says CSC | |||||
| Public health or public social workers who are transferred or geographically reassigned without written notice or justification can seek remedy by filing an appeal with the Civil Service Commission (CSC). | |||||
| CSC Resolution No. 100667 dated April 6, 2010 states that a public health or public social worker should file the appeal on his or her reassignment directly with the Commission within 15 days from receipt of the order of reassignment. The filing of appeal will automatically hold in abeyance the implementation of the said order. | |||||
| The appellant is required to provide a notice of appeal to the appointing authority or official who issued the order of reassignment to inform the latter of the need to defer the reassignment. A copy of the notice of appeal should also be forwarded to the CSC Regional Office (CSCRO) or Field Office concerned. The CSCRO is tasked to monitor if the order of reassignment is deferred accordingly. | |||||
| The Magna Carta of Public Health Workers and the Magna Carta for Public Social Workers (Republic Act Nos. 7305 and 9433, respectively) prohibits the transfer or reassignment of a public health or public social worker, except when made in the interest of public service, in which case the employee concerned should be given written notice informing him or her of the reasons for the reassignment. | |||||
| By law, transfer is defined as “movement from one position to another which is of equivalent rank, level or salary without break in service”, while a geographical reassignment pertains to “movement from one geographical location to another”. | |||||
| Posted: May 25, 2010 | |||||
| CSC warns officials on nepotism | |||||
| In light of the upcoming changes in administration in the national and local government, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds public officials to strictly observe the rule on nepotism. | |||||
| CSC Chair Francisco T. Duque III said, “Nepotism is a form of corruption that weakens morale and productivity in the public sector, promotes patronage politics, and breeds public distrust on government. Any nepotic act or circumvention of the law should be brought to light so that such blatant abuse of power will be stopped.” | |||||
| The rule on nepotism under the Administrative Code of 1987 prohibits appointments in the national government made in favor of relatives within the third (3rd) degree of consanguinity or affinity of either the appointing authority, recommending authority, chief of bureau or office, or persons exercising immediate supervision over the appointee. Exempted from this rule are persons employed in a confidential capacity, teachers, physicians, and members of the Armed Forces. | |||||
| In the case of local governments, however, the Local Government Code of 1991 says that nepotism exists when an appointment is made within the fourth (4th) degree of consanguinity or affinity of the appointing or recommending authority. | |||||
| Guilty | |||||
| The CSC stressed that an appointment is considered nepotic when issued to a person related to a head of office within the prohibited degree of relationship, regardless of whether or not the aforesaid head of office has exerted undue influence on the recommending or appointing authority. The CSC made this clarification in the dismissal of Ponciano S. Catipon Jr., Director III at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), for violation of the rule on nepotism. | |||||
| Based on records, Catipon was appointed Director III in July 1999 and designated Provincial Director of TESDA-Aurora Provincial Office in September of the same year. In October 1999, Catipon’s first cousin was appointed Financial Analyst II in the provincial office. | |||||
| In 2002, upon Catipon’s recommendation, a vacant Technical Education and Skills Development (TESD) Specialist Position in the provincial office was opened to interested applicants. His brother, Virgilio, who was working in the same provincial office as cash clerk, applied for the position and underwent screening. In April 2002, the Regional Director of TESDA Regional Office No. 4 granted the promotional appointment of Virgilio to the said position. | |||||
| Seven months later, a complaint was filed before the CSC-Regional Office (CSCRO) No. 4 for nepotism against Catipon, his brother and his first cousin. After due process, the CSCRO found Catipon guilty of nepotism for the appointment of his brother. The CSC did not hold him liable in the appointment of his first cousin as it falls outside the proscribed degree of relations. | |||||
| In its ruling, the CSCRO stated that even though he was not the appointing or recommending authority in the appointment of his brother, Catipon was holding a position equivalent to Chief of Bureau or Office when applications to the Senior TESD Specialist Position were assessed. It further disclosed that Asuncion L. Mata, the purported immediate supervisor of Virgilio, is a subordinate of Catipon and served as head of the Personnel Selection Board that evaluated the applications. | |||||
| Catipon filed an appeal with the CSC Central Office, asserting that he had no influence over the appointment of his brother and that the latter went through the application process wherein he was evaluated best among all applicants. He also alleged that his position as Provincial Director is not analogous to “chief of bureau or office”. | |||||
| In CSC Resolution No. 091264 dated September 1, 2009, the Commission en banc dismissed the appeal and affirmed the finding of his guilt for nepotism. It established that Catipon’s position is indeed equivalent to “chief of bureau or office” in that he was at the top of the organizational hierarchy of the TESDA-Aurora Provincial Office and holds the power as its head or overseer. | |||||
| The Commission also cited a High Court decision in CSC vs. Dacoycoy (G.R. No. 135805, April 29, 1999) stating that the mere issuance of an appointment to a relative within the prohibited degree of relationship of a chief of the bureau or office is enough basis to hold the latter liable for nepotism. | |||||
| Thus, Catipon was meted the penalty of dismissal from the service with all the accessory penalties of forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of eligibility, disqualification to hold public office, and bar from taking civil service examination. Catipon sought reconsideration of the ruling of the Commission but his effort proved futile when his motion was denied in CSC Resolution No. 100677 dated April 6, 2010. | |||||
| Posted: May 21, 2010 | |||||
| Career service exams top passers bared | |||||
| Two examinees from the National Capital Region topped the Career Service written examinations conducted nationwide on November 15 last year, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said. | |||||
| Rachael I. Seso, with a rating of 88.44, bested 50,590 examinees of the Career Service Professional test, while Vivian Rose V. Velasco, with a 92.15 rating, placed first among the 11,799 hopefuls for the Sub-professional test. | |||||
| A passing rate of 9.25% was recorded for the Professional test, and 14.01% for the Sub-professional test, comprising 4,681 and 1,653 passers respectively. The CSC has earlier reported that, out of the total 62,389 examinees, 6,334 or 10.15% hurdled the tests. | |||||
| Five more from NCR landed in the list of Top 10 passers of the Professional level. They are Kristine Grace D. Banaag with a rating of 87.67 (4th place); Maria Ofelia S. Leaño, 87.62 (6th place); Jim C. Monforte, 87.61 (7th place); Maria Janica V. Brigola, 87.6 (8th place); and Lisa E. Lamberte, 87.47 (10th place). | |||||
| The rest of the Top 10 passers of the Professional level include Gail B. Prodigalidad from Southern Tagalog, 88.43 (2nd place); Nathalie Marie R. Mariano from Northern Mindanao, 87.88 (3rd place); John Alexander S. Belderol also from Northern Mindanao, 87.67 (4th place); Fleureeza Marie A. Liwanag from Ilocos Region, 87.63 (5th place); and Violet Susan C. Joaquin from Davao Region, 87.52 (9th place). | |||||
| Completing the list of Top 10 passers of the Sub-professional level are Rona May U. Tadlas, 91.45 (NCR); Mary Joy Anne A. Diamante, 91.2 (Western Visayas); Bernardo C. Obispo Jr., 90.93 (Central Visayas); Ruth C. Domegse, 90.92 (Cordillera Administrative Region); Cherry O. Parabuac, 90.9 (Southern Tagalog); Margarita G. Ferreras, 90.8 (Bicol Region); Ma. Reinna S. Bermudez, 90.39 (NCR); Jose Dante V. Dela Merced, 90.3 (NCR); and Jessa M. Sumayang, 90.18 (Central Visayas). | |||||
| Statistics | |||||
| Based on the profile of the examinees, the 3,939 female passers from both examination levels outnumbered by 66.84% the male passers totaling 2,361. | |||||
| In terms of status of employment, 3,154 or 49.79% of the collective number of passers were unemployed – 2,241 passers or almost half (47.87%) in the Professional level, and 913 passers or more than half (55.23%) in the Sub-professional level. There were 1,702 passers who came from the private sector and 1,103 from the government. Those self-employed have a combined count of 200. | |||||
| Data further show that bulk of the passers at 4,730 or 74.68% indicated entrance to government as their main reason for taking the career service examination. Lines of work highly considered by majority of the passers include human resource; social science and welfare service; general administrative services; financial service; math, physical and biological science service; and tourism and industry service. | |||||
| The CSC said that Professional and Sub-professional eligibles may be appointed to appropriate positions in the government that are not covered by Bar, board and special laws, provided they also meet the education, experience and training requirements of the position desired. | |||||
| The CSC again administered the Career Service Professional and Sub-professional written examinations to 95,393 registered examinees on April 25, the first examination scheduled for the year. The second and last round of Career Service written examinations will be held October 17, 2010. Applications are now being accepted at CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide. | |||||
| For application requirements and procedure, log on to the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. The complete list of successful examinees of the November 15, 2009 Career Service Professional and Sub-Professional examinations can also be accessed at the CSC website. | |||||
| Posted: May 17, 2010 | |||||
| Close to 100,000 to take Career Service Exams | |||||
| A total of 95,393 examinees will take the career service written examinations on April 25 in 33 testing centers nationwide, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported. | |||||
| The figure is 46.25% more than the number of examinees in November last year, which counted 65,224 hopefuls. The CSC said that the increase in the number of examinees may be due to the fact that it has scheduled the career service written examinations only twice this year (April 25 and October 17); in 2009, the tests were conducted three times. | |||||
| Of the total number of examinees, 79.28% or 75,625 examinees will take the Professional test while the rest will take the Sub-professional test. | |||||
| The career service examinations are general ability tests where speed and accuracy matter, the CSC stressed. The Professional level, consisting of 150 test items, lasts for three hours while the Sub-professional level, also with 150 test items, lasts for 2.5 hours. Passing rate for both levels is 80. | |||||
| The CSC advised examinees of the Professional level to review on vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy, logic and numerical reasoning. Takers of the Sub-professional level should review on the same subject areas except analogy and logic, and in addition, spelling and clerical operations. | |||||
| Both levels include general information questions on the Philippine Constitution, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713), peace and human rights issues and concepts, and environment management and protection. | |||||
| The CSC said that examinees, except those from the Cordillera Administrative Region, may check their school and room assignments through the “Online Notice of Assignment” section of the CSC website (www.csc.gov.ph). In checking for their school and room assignments, examinees must key in their complete name, date of birth, region, and examination level; enter the verification code; and click ‘Generate Notice’. The system will generate information on the name of school, address of school, and room number assigned to the examinee. | |||||
| Examinees should print a copy of their notice of assignment, which serves as their examination permit, and bring this together with their application receipt and a valid I.D. card on examination day. However, those who have already received their notice of assignment through mail need not print a copy of their notice. | |||||
| The CSC further advised examinees to conduct an ocular inspection of their assigned school a day or two before the examination day to be familiar with the school’s location. | |||||
| The CSC revealed that bulk of examinees for the April 25 career service examinations are from the National Capital Region where 12,360 are reported to take the Professional test, and 3,959 the Sub-Professional test, for a total of 16,319 examinees. Southern Tagalog (Region IV) with 13,180 total examinees came in second. The third highest number of examinees was recorded for Central Luzon (Region III) where 7,192 examinees are expected to troop to testing sites. | |||||
| Other regions with considerable turnout of examinees covering both examination levels are Central Visayas (Region VII) with 6,583 examinees; Bicol (Region V) with 6,365; Eastern Visayas (Region VI) with 6,281; Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) with 5,885; and Western Visayas (Region VIII) with 5,161. | |||||
| Passing the career service examinations would result in the conferment of either Professional or Sub-professional eligibility that is needed, among others, for permanent appointment to corresponding career service positions in the government, except those that involve practice of profession or are covered by special laws. | |||||
| Posted: April 21, 2010 | |||||
| Gathering of outstanding public servants | |||||
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Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Francisco T. Duque III (center) joins past Presidential Lingkod Bayan awardees (from left) Philippine Normal University (PNU) President Lutgardo B. Barbo, Public Attorney's Office Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta, former Health Secretary and PGH Director Felipe A. Estrella, Jr., and Philippine National Police Director General Jesus A. Versoza. The CSC teamed up with the PNU to gather Presidential Lingkod Bayan awardees from 1990 to 2009 for a reunion entitled "A Toast to Excellence in Public Service" last April 14 at the PNU Alumni Hall. During the said occasion, public service exemplars formed an association that would aim to promote morale, service excellence, integrity and professionalism in the bureaucracy. The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award is the highest honor given to state workers for exceptional contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had a nationwide impact on public interest. | ||||
| Posted: April 20, 2010 | |||||
| CSC warns against mass leaves in the bureaucracy | |||||
| THE Civil Service Commission (CSC), headed by Chairman Francisco T. Duque III, in reaction to news reports about the planned mass leave of UP-PGH doctors and employees, came out with a strong reminder that those who will participate in mass leaves and other prohibited concerted mass actions shall be held administratively liable for the offense of Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service punishable with the penalty of six (6) months and one (1) day to one (1) year suspension and such other offenses as may be warranted under the circumstances | |||||
| The CSC cited and underscored the Decision en banc of the Supreme Court in Bangalisan vs. Court of Appeals, 276 SCRA 619 (1997), the Decision of the Supreme Court in Manila Public School Teachers Association (MPSTA) vs. Laguio Jr. 200 SCRA 323 (1991) and CSC Resolution No. 021316 dated October 11, 2002. | |||||
| In Bangalisan vs. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court held that "While the Constitution recognizes the right of government employees to organize, they are prohibited from staging strikes, demonstrations, mass leaves, walk-outs and other forms of mass actions that will result in temporary stoppage or disruption of public services." | |||||
| In MPSTA case, the Supreme Court said. "xxx The belief in the righteousness of their cause, no matter how deeply and fervently held, gives the teachers concerned no license to abandon their duties, engage in unlawful activity, defy constituted authority and set a bad example to their students." | |||||
| Under CSC Resolution No. 021316, the phrase "prohibited concerted mass action" shall include mass leaves, walk-outs, pickets and acts of similar nature. However, the CSC said that this is without prejudice to the right of government employees to assemble peacefully and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. A concerted activity or mass action done outside of government office hours is not considered a prohibited concerted activity or mass action provided the same shall not occasion or result in the disruption of work or services. | |||||
| Chairman Duque appeals to the protesting groups to respect the rule of law and to wait for the Decision of the Court on the cases already filed. | |||||
| Posted: April 7, 2010 | |||||
| 2,000 IT workers in gov't to benefit from new CSC policy | |||||
| The Data Encoder Eligibility may now be used for appointment to certain information technology (IT) positions in government. | |||||
| Under Civil Service Commission (CSC) Resolution No. 100319, the Data Encoder Eligibility shall continue to be appropriate eligibility for 36 IT positions such as Computer Operator, Data Encoder, Senior Data Encoder, Data Controller, Senior Computer Operator, Data Entry Machine Operator, Accounting Machine Operator, and Auxiliary Machine Operator. | |||||
| CSC Chairman Francisco T. Duque III said, "This policy will benefit more than 2,000 incumbent government workers holding Data Encoder Eligibility. They may now qualify for permanent appointment or promotion to specific IT positions, provided they also meet the education, experience and training requirements of the position being applied for." | |||||
| Until 2007, the Commission granted the Data Encoder Eligibility to passers of computer skills tests administered by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) so that they could apply for select IT positions in government. | |||||
| The CSC ruling also states that passers of the PC Operations II Skills Test holding a valid Certificate of Competency, and whose names are found in the master list provided by TESDA, may apply for conversion of their certificate to Data Encoder Eligibility until December 2010 only. After said period, applicants to IT positions indicated in the CSC resolution would then need to obtain a Professional or Sub-professional Eligibility, whichever is appropriate for the position, by passing the civil service examination administered by the CSC. | |||||
| For conversion of the Certificate of Competency to Data Encoder Eligibility, an applicant must submit the following requirements to the CSC Regional or Field Office concerned: three pieces of identical 1" x 1" I.D. picture of applicant holding full name tag (last name, first name, middle initial); original and photocopy of valid I.D. card (e.g. Office/Company/School I.D., Driver's License, PRC License, Voter's I.D., Barangay I.D.); original and photocopy of birth certificate authenticated by the National Statistics Office; fully accomplished Application Form No. 101-A; original and photocopy of Certificate of Competency issued by TESDA; and processing fee of P150.00. | |||||
| Posted: March 25, 2010 | |||||
| Filing of SALN until April 30 – CSC | |||||
| The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds all incumbent government officials and employees that they have until April 30, 2010 to submit their Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networth (SALN). | |||||
| CSC Chair Francisco T. Duque said, “Let us not overlook the importance of filing the SALN. As government workers, it is our sworn duty to serve the public with utmost transparency and accountability. It is also a constant reminder that we should not use our positions for personal gain.” | |||||
| The SALN is a comprehensive record of a declarant’s assets, liabilities, net worth, business interests, financial connections and relatives in government. Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, requires all those working in government, regardless of position, to file their SALN annually. | |||||
| The Commission said that the SALN should reflect information as of December 31, 2009. It also advised state workers to use the 1994 version of the SALN Form, explaining that that the Annual Declaration Form introduced in 2008 will no longer be used as it does not comply with relevant laws. | |||||
| Furthermore, the CSC emphasized that the SALN is made ‘under oath’, which means all information indicated in the form should be truthful and accurate. Falsification of information or failure to supply the required data may be subject to disciplinary or criminal action under R.A. 6713. | |||||
| A downloadable copy of the SALN Form is available at the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. | |||||
| Posted: March 23, 2010 | |||||
| Chair Duque takes oath as new PSLMC Chair | |||||
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Council members welcome Chairman Duque as the new PSLMC Chairman. |
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| Civil Service Commission Chair Francisco T. Duque III assumed his function as Chair of the Public Sector Labor-Management Council (PSLMC) as he joined the Special Council Meeting last February 10. Also in attendance were the designated alternates to the principals of the PSLMC namely, Director Rebecca C. Chato and Atty. Romeo Montelfalco, Department of Labor and Employment – Bureau of Labor Relations (DOLE-BLR); Director Myrna S. Chua, Department of Budget and Management (DBM); and Atty. Ira Jordana Margrethe Gomez, Department of Justice (DOJ). The sectoral representatives who attended the meeting include Jonathan Jamora of the City Government of Bislig, Surigao del Sur representing Local Government Units (LGUs); Joselito Sabalbaro of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology of Cagayan de Oro City representing State Universities and Colleges (SUCs); Nicanor Suarez of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) representing National Government Agencies (NGAs); and Ceferino C. Lopez of Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) representing Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs). During the meeting, Raymund B. Bitancor of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) took his oath of office as the 8th Sectoral Representative of the Council representing the National Government Agencies (NGAs). | |||||
| Civil Service Commission Chair Francisco T. Duque III assumed his function as Chair of the Public Sector Labor-Management Council (PSLMC) as he joined the Special Council Meeting last February 10. Also in attendance were the designated alternates to the principals of the PSLMC namely, Director Rebecca C. Chato and Atty. Romeo Montelfalco, Department of Labor and Employment – Bureau of Labor Relations (DOLE-BLR); Director Myrna S. Chua, Department of Budget and Management (DBM); and Atty. Ira Jordana Margrethe Gomez, Department of Justice (DOJ). The sectoral representatives who attended the meeting include Jonathan Jamora of the City Government of Bislig, Surigao del Sur representing Local Government Units (LGUs); Joselito Sabalbaro of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology of Cagayan de Oro City representing State Universities and Colleges (SUCs); Nicanor Suarez of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) representing National Government Agencies (NGAs); and Ceferino C. Lopez of Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) representing Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs). During the meeting, Raymund B. Bitancor of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) took his oath of office as the 8th Sectoral Representative of the Council representing the National Government Agencies (NGAs). | |||||
| Two PSLMC case resolutions and six policy resolutions were deliberated and approved by the Council. Other important matters discussed by the Council were issues on job order, the use of the CSC dormitory by the sectoral representatives from Mindanao during the conduct of Council Meetings, and the honorarium of the designated and alternate members and Technical Working Group (TWG) members of the Council. | |||||
| Under Executive Order No. 180 of June 1, 1987 Providing Guidelines for the Exercise of the Right to Organize of Government Employees, Creating a Public Sector Labor-Management Council, and for Other Purposes, the PSLMC promulgates rules and regulations for public sector unions. This year, the Council gears up to strengthen public sector unionism. There are currently 1,721 registered unions, 778 of which have been issued their respective Certificates of Accreditation. A total of 396 collective negotiation agreements or CNAs have been signed. | |||||
| Posted: March 18, 2010 | |||||
| Preparation is key to passing civil service exam - CSC | |||||
| "Just like for any other exam, you have to prepare well in order to pass." This was the reaction of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Francisco T. Duque III on the low passing rate in the career service examinations. | |||||
| "It is the mandate of the CSC to ensure that entrance into the career service is based on merit and fitness. We need to get the most qualified to enter government because these are the people implementing vital programs and services for the public. This is why we administer competitive examinations. We're setting a standard here," Duque said. | |||||
| Recently, the CSC released the results of its November 15 Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test where 6,334, or 10.15% of 62,389 examinees, passed. The passing grade is 80. | |||||
| Historical data from the CSC show that career service examinations since April 2005 have yielded an average of 4,417 passers per schedule for the Professional level of examination, and 1,498 passers per schedule for the Sub-Professional level, or a 9.14% and 13.4% average passing rate, respectively. | |||||
| The area of the test that examinees find most difficult is Analytical Ability for the Professional level, and Numerical Ability for the Sub-Professional level. | |||||
| The Professional Examination covers vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy, logic, and numerical reasoning. The Sub-Professional Examination tests for vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, clerical operations, and numerical reasoning. | |||||
| Both levels of the examination have general information questions on the Philippine Constitution, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713), peace and human rights issues and concepts, and environment management and protection. | |||||
| Filipino citizens who are at least 18 years old and of good moral character, regardless of educational attainment, may apply for the career service examinations. | |||||
| Those who pass the civil service exams are conferred a civil service eligibility - a basic requirement for entrance to government service. | |||||
| Posted: March 4, 2010 | |||||
| 6,334 pass civil service exams | |||||
| Career Service Examinations held November 15 last year yielded a total of 6,334 passers, representing 10.15% of the 62,389 individuals who took the examinations, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported. | |||||
| Of the said figure, 4,681 passed the Professional Examination level, and the remaining 1,653 the Sub-Professional level, representing 9.25% and 14.01%, respectively, of the total number of examinees for each level of the career service examination. | |||||
| They will be conferred the Professional and Sub-Professional Eligibility, respectively, which may qualify them for permanent appointment to vacant positions in the government career service, provided they also meet the education, experience and training requirements of the position being applied for. | |||||
| According to the CSC, collective figures show that the National Capital Region (NCR) got the highest passing rate at 14.92% or 1,669 out of 11,186 examinees. Other top performing regions of the country in terms of passing rate include Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) at 13.83%, Region VII (Central Visayas) at 11.64%, Region III (Central Luzon) at 11.12%, and Region IV (Southern Tagalog) at 10.59%. | |||||
| Further, the CSC reported that the highest passing rate of 14.45% or 1,244 passers out of 8,611 examinees for the Professional level was posted by the NCR. For the Sub-Professional level, the CAR emerged with the highest passing rate from among the regions, registering a passing rate of 20% or 99 out of 495 examinees. | |||||
| The new Professional and Sub-Professional eligibles are advised to coordinate with the CSC Regional Office in their area on the requirements and procedure for claiming their Certificate of Eligibility (COE). | |||||
| Meanwhile, those who failed may secure a copy of their Report of Rating also through the CSC website. Should they be interested in taking the test again, they may apply for the Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) which will be conducted on April 25, 2010. CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide are accepting examination applications only until March 10. Interested applicants are advised to visit the CSC website for the application form, requirements, filing procedure, and other information regarding the April 25 CSE-PPT. | |||||
| The CSC, however, reminds retakers of the rule on the frequency of taking the Career Service Examination, which is once every three months and up to four times only for the same level of examination, regardless of the mode (Paper and Pencil Test or Computer Assisted Test). Those who have failed the same level of examination for four times can only apply for the same level after two years from the date the fourth failed examination was taken. For example, an applicant who has failed the Professional test for four times already, the last of which was taken in November 15, 2009, may only retake the same level of exam from November 15, 2011 and beyond. | |||||
| The CSC clarified that the frequency rule does not apply between and across the two levels of the examination, meaning, should an individual meet the limit of frequency rule for the Professional level, he/she can still take the Sub-Professional level and vice versa. | |||||
| The complete list of passers of the November 15, 2009 Career Service Professional and Sub-Professional Examinations can be accessed at the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. | |||||
| Posted: March 2, 2010 | |||||
| Honesty begets more blessings for government cashier | |||||
| That week was a difficult time for Evelyn B. Reonal. Her daughter-in-law just had a caesarian operation and because she and her husband were jobless, Reonal felt obliged to pay for their hospital bills. The P100,000.00 cash she found on top of a counter would have been more than enough to pay off the bills. But she decided to do the right thing and surrendered it to the bank where she found it. Eventually, the money was returned to the rightful owner. | |||||
| Such exceptional display of honesty was one of the reasons why Reonal, Cashier I at the Department of Public Works and Highways-Albay Engineering District, won the Dangal ng Bayan Award in 2008. The Dangal ng Bayan is one of the three awards given to outstanding public officials and employees under the government’s Honor Awards Program (HAP), which aims to promote a culture of excellence and to recognize and reward state workers for outstanding work performance, contribution and superior accomplishments; or for consistent manifestation of exemplary ethical behavior in the public service. | |||||
| The Dangal ng Bayan is bestowed to an individual for performance of extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior, on the basis of observance of the norms of conduct provided under Republic Act 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. | |||||
| The Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award is conferred on an individual or group of individuals for exceptional contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had a nationwide impact on public interest, while the Pagasa Award is granted to an individual or group of individuals for outstanding contributions that directly benefit more than one department of the government on a certain degree of standards. | |||||
| So that more deserving civil servants like Reonal will be distinguished and rewarded, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) encourages the public to nominate exceptional public servants to the 2010 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. | |||||
| Nominees to any of the three award categories should be in the government service at the time of nomination, have been rated at least Very Satisfactory for the last two consecutive performance rating periods, and have not been found guilty of or have no pending administrative or criminal case at the time of nomination. Posthumous nominations are also accepted. | |||||
| Entries will be accepted until April 30, 2010. | |||||
| Nominations are accepted through any of the Commission’s Regional and Field Offices nationwide or through the HAP Secretariat at the CSC Central Office, Batasan Hills, Quezon City. | |||||
| Deserving awardees will be entitled to automatic promotion, plaque or trophy, cash bonus and other incentives. Conferment of the awards will take place on September to coincide with the celebration of the 110th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. | |||||
| For more information on the 2010 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees, please contact the HAP Secretariat at telephone numbers 931-7993, 932-0381 and 932-0111. The guidelines and downloadable forms are available at www.csc.gov.ph. | |||||
| Posted: February 26, 2010 | |||||
| Nationwide career service exams on April 25 CSC sets deadline for filing applications on March 10 |
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| The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will be conducting nationwide the first Career Service Professional and Sub-professional written examinations for the year on April 25, 2010. Applications are accepted at CSC Regional and Field Offices until March 10. | |||||
| The Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and Sub-professional levels are open to Filipino citizens who are at least 18 years old at the time of filing of application (regardless of educational attainment), have not taken the same level of examination since January 25, 2010, and have not failed the same level of examination for four times (those who have can apply for the same level of examination only after two years from the date the fourth failed examination was taken). | |||||
| Interested applicants must complete and submit in person to any CSC Regional or Field Office the following requirements: 1] Properly accomplished examination application form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2008 available at CSC Regional and Field Offices, and can be downloaded from the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph); 2] Four pieces of recent (taken not more than three months upon filing of application) and identical 1.5” x 2” I.D. pictures in white background, and with hand-held (not computerized/computer-inserted) name tag showing the applicant’s full name that includes surname, first name, extension name (if any), and middle initial. The I.D. pictures must show the applicant’s bare face, that is, without eye glasses or any accessory that may cover their facial features; and 3] Original and photocopy of any valid I.D. card such as Driver’s License, SSS/GSIS I.D., current Office I.D., Postal I.D., BIR I.D., Barangay I.D., Voter’s I.D., valid Passport, and Police Clearance, that bears the applicant’s name, picture, date of birth and signature, and the authorized issuing officer’s name and signature. Examination fee is P350. | |||||
| On the other hand, accommodation of applicants for the career service exams via the computer-assisted test (CSE-CAT) at the CSC Central Office is done through the Online CSE-CAT Application Reservation System (OCARS). Interested applicants of CSE-CAT are advised to carefully read and understand the general information on the OCARS posted at the CSC website. OCARS shall be available by March 15, 2010, or earlier should the need arise, for examinations to be conducted for the second quarter of 2010. | |||||
| The CSC reiterates that it does not hold any review class nor publishes and distributes any review material for the career service examinations. Also, the CSC has not accredited any review center for the purpose of offering and holding review classes to prospective career service examinees. | |||||
| The Career Service Professional and Sub-professional examinations are general ability tests designed to measure verbal, analytical, numerical and clerical skills. They include questions on the Philippine Constitution, government work ethics (R.A. 6713), peace and human rights issues and concepts, and environment management and protection. | |||||
| Passing the Career Service examinations results in the conferment of either Career Service Professional eligibility or Career Service Sub-professional eligibility needed - together with education, experience and training - for permanent appointment to corresponding positions in government which are not covered by Bar, board, and special laws. | |||||
| For the complete list of examination centers and other details regarding the CSE-PPT, log on to the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. | |||||
Posted: February 11, 2010 |
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| CSC files contempt charge vs. LGU execs | |||||
| For failing to implement a directive reinstating a sangguniang panlungsod secretary, the mayor and vice-mayor of La Carlota City in Negros Occidental are now facing charges of indirect contempt before the Civil Service Commission (CSC). | |||||
| CSC charged with indirect contempt Mayor Demie John C. Honrado and Vice Mayor David T. Baga, Jr. for their failure and refusal to implement a series of CSC resolutions directing the reinstatement of Rex G. Rojo with payment of back salaries. The Commission’s decision is contained in its Resolution No. 09-1647 dated December 3, 2009. | |||||
| Under the Revised Rules on Contempt issued by CSC in 2007, disobedience or refusal to implement CSC resolutions is a ground for citing officials or employees with indirect contempt of the Commission punishable by a fine of P1,000 for every day of defiance. “Each day of defiance of, or disobedience to, or non-enforcement of a final order, resolution, decision, ruling, injunction or processes, shall constitute indirect contempt of the Commission,” the CSC said. | |||||
| In May 2005, the Commission issued a resolution affirming the action of its regional office in approving the appointment of Rojo as Sangguniang Panlungsod Secretary who was appointed to the said post in March 2004. Thereafter, CSC issued a series of resolutions directing the City of La Carlota to pay the backwages to Rojo and other benefits from the time he was separated from the service in 2004 until his actual reinstatement. Despite the orders of execution, Mayor Honrado and Vice Mayor Baga refused and still failed to implement Resolution Nos. 05-0654 dated May 17, 2005; 05-1646 dated November 8, 2005; 06-1088 dated June 21, 2006; 06-1769 dated October 2, 2006; 07-2035 dated November 5, 2007 and 08-2039 dated November 4, 2008. | |||||
| Mayor Honrado and Vice Mayor Baga argued that they were not the appointing authorities of Rojo way back in 2004, thus, they are not in the position to order his reinstatement. | |||||
| The CSC stressed though that “the fact that Rojo was appointed by former Vice Mayor Rex Jalandoon is of no moment. Mayor Honrado and Vice Mayor Baga, as the incumbents, should comply and implement the resolution of the Commission.” | |||||
| Posted: January 20, 2010 | |||||
| Applications for gov’t scholarship accepted ‘til February 10 | |||||
Here’s good news for government workers who want to pursue a master’s degree. |
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through its Regional and Field Offices, is accepting applications for the Local Scholarship Program-Master’s Degree Course (LSP-MDC) Written Test until February 10 this year. |
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Under the program, a one-year scholarship grant to pursue master’s degree shall be provided government employees after passing the written test and an interview. The LSP-MDC Written Test, which will be conducted nationwide on March 28, 2010, is intended for school year 2011-2012. |
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State workers who hold a bachelor’s degree and a permanent appointment for the last three years, who have a performance rating of at least “Very Satisfactory” for the last two consecutive rating periods, who have not earned any master’s degree, who have not been convicted of any administrative/criminal offense for the last three years, who are in good health and physically and mentally fit to perform graduate studies, may qualify for the scholarship program. |
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The scholarship is also open to state employees who have previously earned master’s units, who are on thesis writing, who have availed of a short-term course, and even those who have pending administrative cases, without prejudice to automatic revocation of the scholarship should they later be found guilty of an administrative offense. Employees who hold co-terminus appointment, so long as they can fulfill the service obligation and are not related to the agency head within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity, may also apply for the program. |
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Interested applicants must complete the following requirements and submit them to the CSC Regional or Field Office concerned: 1] Properly accomplished application form (CS Form 101-B, Revised March 2006 available at CSC Regional/Field Offices and website www.csc.gov.ph); 2] Four copies of identical, 1.5” x 2” I.D. pictures with full name tag and taken within the last three months prior to application; 3] Original and photocopy of one valid I.D. card; 4] Photocopy of performance rating for the last two consecutive rating periods prior to application; 5] Photocopy of college diploma, or certificate of graduation; 6] Service record for the last three years; and 7] Medical certificate on the state of health and physical and mental fitness of the applicant. No examination fee will be charged. |
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All applicants must have the nomination of their respective agency heads. |
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For details, log on to the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. |
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| Posted: January 18, 2010 | |||||
| New Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair | |||||
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| Posted: January 15, 2010 | |||||
| Republic Service gets Anak TV Seal Award | |||||
| Republic Service (RSTV), the television program jointly produced by Civil Service Commission (CSC) and National Broadcasting Network (NBN), received the Anak TV Seal Award, cementing its status as a child-friendly program. | |||||
| The Anak TV Seal is a national award given to programs airing on Philippine television, whether locally produced or not, which are deemed child-sensitive. Winners are chosen by various stakeholders which include parents, educators, business and media people, government, media, NGOs, the religious sector and the youth. The Anak TV Foundation (formerly the Southeast Asian Foundation for Children and Television), an aggrupation of Philippine television networks, created said award to protect young viewers from irresponsible broadcasting and to encourage parents and teachers to support family-friendly programs. | |||||
| The award was received by Public Assistance and Information Office Director Maria Luisa Salonga-Agamata and RSTV Executive Producer Emily S. Albotra during the awarding ceremony held on December 8 in Quezon City. | |||||
| With a theme honoring modern-day heroes, the event was graced by CNN Hero of the Year Efren Peñaflorida, Jr., visually-impaired summa cum laude graduate Roselle R. Ambubuyog, and 2009 Cannes Film Festival Best Director Brillante “Dante” Mendoza. Popular personalities from the news and public affairs and entertainment industries also came to the ceremony to receive their awards. | |||||
| RSTV, with the tagline “Public Affairs, Public Servants, Public Service”, delved into the hottest news and recent events, featured inspiring achievements of model civil servants, and widened awareness on the programs and services of various government agencies. It was hosted by former CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo and National Youth Commissioner Princess Abante, and aired every Friday at 9:15 p.m. over NBN Channel 4. The program ran from September 5, 2008 to November 6, 2009, or a total of 60 episodes. | |||||
| Posted: December 11, 2009 | |||||
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