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2008 News Releases Civil service turns 108 this September The Philippine Civil Service marks its 108th anniversary this September, with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) leading the nationwide celebration. Following the theme "Republic Service - Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Panahon ng Paghamon", the month-long celebration kicked off with a simultaneous flag raising ceremony in all agencies nationwide last September 1 at 8:00 in the morning. In his anniversary message, CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo urged civil servants to unite in helping the nation cope with difficult times. "Sa harap ng mabibigat na hamon sa bansa, ito ang panahon upang magkapit-bisig, magpakagiting, at magsipag tayong lahat alang-alang sa bayan. Nakaumang sa atin ang mga ligalig ng pandaigdigang ekonomiya, ang bagyo, baha at bulkan, at ang dahas ng digma. Kailangan ngayon ng mga kababayan natin ang kabayahihan, saklolo at pagtatanggol ng buong pamahalaan," Saludo said. The CSC has lined up a number of activities to make the anniversary celebration more meaningful. Highlighting the celebration is the awarding of winners to the CSC's Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees on September 19 at the Malacaņang Palace. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will confer the awards and lead in honoring the country's public service exemplars. Coinciding with the awards rites is the launch of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007. The Act puts together a comprehensive host of mechanisms, systems, and programs that give teeth to government efforts to stamp out inefficiency and corruption in public service. "Republic Service", a new weekly television program on public affairs, public servants and public service, will premiere on September 5 at NBN-4, 9:15 p.m. Saludo will host the program along with National Youth Commission (NYC) Commissioner-at-large Princess Abante. For the show's pilot episode, several agency officials will discuss their programs and services for the public. Moreover, awardees of the Metrobank Foundation's Search for Outstanding Teachers will talk about their exemplary contributions in the education sector. CSC regional offices, in cooperation with different agencies, will set up a one-stop shop at selected malls where the public can access various frontline services, seek action for queries and complaints, and obtain information on the key programs and mandate of participating agencies. The activity, entitled "Government Express at the Malls" aims to promote the visibility of government services and to impress upon the public the idea that government is capable of 'express service'. Posted: September 1, 2008 CSC accepts applications for professional exam via computer assisted test The Civil Service Commission (CSC) central office now accepts applications for the Career Service Professional examination via computer assisted test to be conducted on various dates in September 2008. Application period is from August 11 to 15, 2008 on a first-come, first-served basis. The Career Service Professional examination is open to applicants who are Filipino citizens and at least 18 years old, regardless of educational attainment, that is, whether they have completed a bachelor's degree or not. Further, applicants must not have taken the Professional examination within the past three months, and must not have failed the same level of examination for four times since October 2002. Examination dates are September 4, 5, 9, 10, 23, 25, and 30, 2008. The CSC said filing of applications may be closed at any time prior to the August 15, 2008 deadline should the quota of 224 examinees be reached. Interested applicants should personally file their exam applications at the CSC Central Office located on IBP Road, Batasan Hills, Quezon City, with the following requirements: Properly accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2008); four pieces of recent (taken within the past three months) and identical 1.5" x 2" I.D. pictures with full name tag; and original and photocopy of any valid I.D. card. Examination fee is P400. Application forms may be downloaded from the CSC website, www.csc.gov.ph. The Career Service Professional examination covers vocabulary,grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension,analogy, logic, numerical reasoning, and general information on the Philippine Constitution, government work ethics (R.A. 6713), peace and human rights concepts, and environment management and protection. Passing the Professional examination would result in the conferment of career service Professional eligibility needed for appointment to second level positions in the government or those involving professional, technical or scientific work. Though, apart from eligibility, other requirements that include education, experience, and training must be fully met for permanent appointment in the government. Meanwhile, the CSC continues to file applications for the Career Service Professional and Sub-professional written examinations to be held on November 16, 2008. Applications must be filed at any CSC Regional or Field Office. Posted: August 15, 2008 Benefits for families of slain public servants The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) have forged an agreement to provide university scholarships to the spouse or children of civil service personnel, including teachers and police, who die in the line of duty. CSC Chair Ricardo Saludo and PASUC President Dr. Lauro Tacbas signed the Memorandum of Agreement for the Pamanang Lingkod-Bayan Iskolarsyip program on August 1, 2008 at the CSC Head Office. The scholarship MOA advances the CSC's advocacy for exemplary civil servants, which got a further boost last Friday. At Saludo.s oath-taking on July 25, he announced a fund to provide assistance to families of civil servants killed in the performance of their duties. Vice-President Noli de Castro, who administered Saludo.s oath, gave P100,000 to the fund, and the new CSC Chair donated P100,000, with another half-million in pledges from guests at the oathtaking. Mechanics of the fund are being finalized, so it can solicit contributions and eventually disburse funds once a target sum is reached. "Our dedicated public servants devoted their lives to the service of their countrymen. Now we repay their heroism by helping provide for their families, including schooling for a better future," Saludo said. The CSC-PASUC pact was mediated by Presidential Assistant for Education Dr. Mona Valisno. Under the MOA, the spouse and children of a deceased official or employee may be granted scholarships covering tuition and other fees for any course in PASUC universities and colleges, including graduate degree offerings. Once accepted or enrolled in a participating school, the beneficiary can obtain an endorsement from the Commission for course fees to be waived or heavily discounted. The CSC shall certify who are entitled to the Pamanang Lingkod-Bayan Iskolarsyip. "Many unsung public servants die in service of the motherland " police and prosecutors fighting criminals, teachers protecting ballots, forest rangers guarding watersheds, emergency workers rescuing flood victims, and other patriots in the government service, Saludo said. "While they are now gone from us, we must let their families feel the immense gratitude of our nation." Posted: August 1, 2008 26 policemen, teachers in CAR get Gantimpala Agad award A total of 26 exemplary civil servants from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have been awarded the Gantimpala Agad Award by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) in the second quarter of this year. The Commission, through its regional office, recognized 23 policemen for their acts of heroism, particularly in the pursuit of notorious individuals that contributed to the reduction of crime in the said region. The CSC said, "We take off our hats to these distinguished individuals who have put to risk life and limb to maintain peace and justice for their fellowmen in the Cordillera region." Police Inspector Johnson D. Bantog II and PO2 Walter G. Eheng of Ifugao Police Provincial Office, and PO3 Francis C. Pawe of Baguio City Police Office, were cited for their successful conduct of an operation that led to the arrest of Eldam Orbillo Collantes, top most wanted person in the region indicted for murder. Police Senior Inspector Crispin M. Ongican and PO3 Pawe of Baguio City Police Office, and PO3 Zoilo C. Collado, Jr., PO3 Samuel B. Cabuten and PO2 Rolando G. Tagulao of Benguet Police Provincial Office, were commended for their team's effort in capturing Benedicto Ladawan Fassong, top most wanted person in the region responsible for three counts of frustrated homicide. Police Senior Inspector Robert D. Gaspar, SPO4 Recto M. Panangwe, SPO4 Teodorico B. Calub, SPO3 Salvador P. Aroco, SPO2 Francis T. Colas, SPO1 Thomas Francis O. Banizal, PO3 Cris Berneth K. Belgica, PO2 William L. Cosalan, PO2 Agosto A. Domeris and PO1 Menardo Junnie K. Domis of Benguet Police Provincial Office were recognized for their heroic three-hour encounter with Leo Halipan, Number 8 top most wanted person region-wide and leader of the notorious "Halipan Gang" involved in cattle-rustling and robbery/hold-up, that led to the death of Halipan and the recovery of several weaponry. Police Inspector Rey M. Viloria, PO3 Anatalio G. Rillera, Jr., PO2 Karlo Pablo M. Fernandez, PO1 Charles N. Pan-oy and PO1 Posedio C. Abellera of .Task Force Bersamin. were awarded for their courageous efforts in the neutralization of Sunny Taculao and Freddie Dupo, top most wanted persons regionwide charged with two counts of murder and frustrated murder. Quality service Three others, all of whom are public school teachers, were recognized by the CSC-CAR for rendering outstanding work performance. Warren L. Ambat, Teacher II at Baguio City National High School, pioneered an approach to teaching through the use of technology and promotion of culture. In his work entitled "Localization & Digitization: An Approach to Appreciating Shakespeare's Plays", Shakesperean plays were remade into digital films that showcased Cordilleran landmarks and customs, leading to the students. greater understanding of the plays. This method won him recognition in the Philippine Innovative Teachers Leadership Awards and Regional Innovative Teachers Conference, and was the sole Filipino-made finalist in the Worldwide Innovative Teachers Forum. Teofilo A. Piggangay, Teacher III at Pines City National High School and one of the winners of the Rotary Club of Baguio Sunrise's Search for Baguio.s Exemplary Public School Teachers (BEST), was relentless in sourcing linkages with other people which led to the acquisition of funds for the improvement of their school. Regina D. Sarmiento, Master Teacher II at La Trinidad Central School, actively served as adviser of the school's official paper which won as over-all champion in the division press conference for four consecutive years, as well as numerous awards in the regional and national press conferences. The Gantimpala Agad Award is a component of the Mamamayan Muna Program of CSC. Its primary goal is to give instant recognition and reward to government officials and employees who have rendered prompt, courteous, efficient and honest service, as well as heroic acts in the course of duty. Awardees are given a certificate and a Gantimpala Agad Pin as proof of their accomplishment, aside from other incentives that their respective agency heads may grant. The CSC encourages public and private individuals who have personal knowledge of commendable service by any government official or employee to report such through phone call (02-9320111), text message (0917-8398272), e-mail (paio@csc.gov.ph) or personal filing before the CSC central office or any of its regional and field offices. Posted: July 18, 2008 5,200 Pass Career Service Exams; CAR posts highest passing rate A total of 5,286 or 9.99% of the 52,928 examinees nationwide passed the Career Service Professional and Sub-professional written examinations held last March 9, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported. Said number is distributed into 3,790 passers in the Professional level, and 1,496 passers in the Sub-professional level. The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) posted the highest passing rate for both exam levels at 19.64 percent, or 262 passers out of the 1,334 examinees who took the examinations in Baguio City. Of the said number, 209 passed the Professional test while 53 passed the Sub-professional test. These figures, representing 19.39% and 20.7% of the number of examinees for each level, likewise are the highest passing rate for the Professional and Sub-professional levels, respectively, from among the regions. Other regions of the country bearing high passing rates in both levels of examination include the National Capital Region (14.62%), Western Visayas (12.21%), Central Luzon (11.93%), Southern Tagalog (11.63%), and Southern Mindanao (11.24%). For the Professional level, the top five regions are NCR (13.95%), Western Visayas (11.83%), Southern Tagalog (11.03%), and Central Luzon (10.59%). For the Sub-professional level, these are Southern Mindanao (17.65%), NCR (16.42%), Central Luzon (16.11%), and Ilocos Region (14.02%). While CAR got the highest passing rate for both exams, Cagayan Valley produced the topnotcher of the Professional level in the person of Christine T. Battung, who garnered a rating of 91.15, while NCR has the Sub-professional level topnotcher in Nicole P. Victoria with a 95.84 rating. Completing the list of Top 10 examinees are: for the Professional level. Maria Kristel B. Sarmiento - 90.46 (NCR), Leiana Joy C. Untalan - 90.42 (NCR), Norman Farrish A. Datukon - 90.39 (Davao Region), Jenirose B. Campo - 90.19 (Central Luzon), Joy Veronica L. Guillermo - 90.16 (NCR), Cyrill B. Molina - 90.08 (So. Tagalog), La Tessa D. Fortaleza - 90.05 (Western Visayas), Jahans S. Gonzaga - 90.01 (NCR), and Evelyn A. Dumag - 89.85 (NCR). For the Sub-professional level . Darlene S. Menese - 93.87 (NCR), Ma. Cheryl P. Cardenas - 93.18 (Zamboanga Peninsula), Janley P. Patrona - 93.11 (Western Visayas), Ma. Josephine Therese Emily G. Teves - 93.1 (NCR), Eduard Joseff C. Alcantara - 92.36 (Central Luzon), Josef Anthony R. Clemente - 92.13 (NCR), Farah Y. Sevilla - 91.92 (CAR), Sheila Marie S. Magallanes - 91.86 (NCR), and Ruderina S. Suello - 91.78 (NCR). The CSC, through its Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office (ERPO), said that the successful examinees shall be conferred either the civil service Professional eligibility or the civil service Sub-Professional eligibility needed for appointment to corresponding positions in the government. The new eligibles, though, should also meet all the other three qualification standards prescribed for a position, which are education, experience, and training. In both examination levels, profile of passers in terms of employment revealed that those from the private sector and those from government are almost equal in number at 1,105 and 1,003 respectively. Passers who were unemployed numbered 2,908. Among the top choices of work preferred by the new Professional eligibles are accounting, project planning/management, human resource development, management and audit analysis, computer operations, research/report writing, and public relations. The Sub-professional eligibles, on the other hand, prefer such types of work as computer operation, word processing, data/document control, bookkeeping, general clerical, typing, clerical accounting, and cashiering. There were 3,425 female passers; 1,850 male passers; and 11 passers with invalid data on their gender. The passers were relatively young, with those in the age bracket 18-24 years old numbering most at 3,505. Those who passed the examinations must personally claim their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) at the CSC Regional Office (CSCRO) where their applications were filed, upon advise of the CSCRO. In claiming their COE, passers must present the following: a) one piece of 1. x 1. I.D. picture with full name tag similar to the picture attached in the Picture Seat Plan during the examination; and 2) any valid I.D. card bearing the examinee.s name, picture, and signature, and the name and signature of the issuing officer. The complete list of successful examinees of the March 9, 2008 career service Professional and Sub-Professional examinations may be accessed at the CSC website, www.csc.gov.ph. Meanwhile, those who failed may secure a copy of their Report of Rating also through the CSC website. To secure a copy of the Report of Rating, an examinee must key in his/her name, date of birth, examinee number, examination date, and examination type. Posted: July 15, 2008 Career service exam applications
end June 27; THE CIVIL Service Commission (CSC) will be conducting the second career service Professional and Sub-professional written examinations on July 27, 2008. Interested applicants have only until Friday, June 27, to submit their applications at the nearest CSC Regional or Field Office. The CSC Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office (ERPO) clarified anew that the career service examinations, both professional and sub-professional levels, are open to applicants regardless of educational attainment. "The educational requirement for career service examinations has been lifted since 2002 or for six years now. This means that an applicant can take the Professional test whether or not he/she has finished college. In fact, so long as an applicant meets the other qualifications, he or she has the choice of what examination level to take," CSC-ERPO pointed out. To qualify for career service examination, CSC-ERPO stressed that applicants must be Filipino citizens, at least 18 years old, have not taken the same level of examination in less than three months, and have not failed the same level of examination for four times. All applicants are advised to strictly comply with and personally file the following requirements at the nearest CSC Regional or Field Office: 1] Properly accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2008). The application form may be downloaded from the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph; 2] Four pieces of identical 1.5. x 2. (passport sized) I.D. pictures with full name tag; and 3] Original and photocopy of at least one valid I.D. card. Examination fee is P350. Clarifying certain requisites for the I.D. pictures, CSC-ERPO said I.D. pictures must have been taken within three months prior to filing of application, with the name tag showing the applicant.s first name, middle initial, last name, and extension name (if any). CSC-ERPO added that the applicant should have his/her picture taken while holding his/her nametag. The following pictures are not accepted: scanned, digitally enhanced, photocopied, and cut-out pictures; pictures with incomplete and/or computer-generated name tag; and pictures without name tag. For the I.D. card, CSC-ERPO stressed that it should be valid, meaning, not expired, and bears the applicant.s name, picture, date of birth (if available) and signature, as well as the name and signature of the issuing officer. Examples of valid I.D. card include Driver.s License, BIR ID, GSIS ID, SSS ID, Postal ID, Voter.s ID, and current Office/School ID. Meanwhile, the List of Passers of the Professional and Sub-professional written examinations conducted last March 9, 2008 are now posted at the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph, the CSC-ERPO said. The career service Professional and Sub-professional examinations would result in the grant of either civil service Professional eligibility or Sub-professional eligibility needed for appointment to corresponding positions in the government. So as not to give false impression, CSC-ERPO emphasized that eligibility is just one of the Qualification Standards for permanent appointment in the government. Apart from eligibility, a prospective appointee must meet the other QS on education, experience, and training. Posted: June 20, 2008 CIVIL SERVICE AWARDS SEMI-FINALISTS Bared The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through the Public Assistance and Information Office (PAIO), has named the semi-finalists to the nationwide Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. This year.s Search has produced 44 short-listed nominees out of the 186 total entries screened under the Lingkod Bayan (LB), Pagasa and the Dangal ng Bayan (DNB) award categories. PAIO Director Maria Luisa Salonga-Agamata said, "One of the CSC's flagship programs, the annual Search aims to recognize and reward state officials and employees for their outstanding contributions and consistent display of exemplary conduct and ethical behavior." The LB Award semi-finalists are Mayor Roberto C. Agcaoili (Municipal Government of San Mateo, Isabela); Warren L. Ambat (Baguio City National High School); Nora B. Amowas (Special Education Center, Baguio City); Dr. Celia Flor C. Brillantes (City Government of Baguio); Mayor Ricardo V. Revita (Municipal Government of Rosales, Pangasinan); Dr. Caesar A. Saloma (University of the Philippines, Quezon City); Evelyn Joyce N. Taguiba (Department of Education, Mountain Province); and George B. Vidal, Jr. (Quirino Hill Elementary School, Baguio City). In the LB group category, these are the Joint Department of Loans and Credit and Information Technology Sub-Sector Team for the Development of the Electronic Rediscounting System led by Rosalinda S. Dumaliang, and the National Coin Recirculation Program's "Tulong Barya Para sa Eskwela" Team led by Fe M. de la Cruz (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Manila); Provincial Assessment and Treasury Office's "Buwis Balikatan sa Barangay" Team led by Belinda B. Bartolome (Provincial Government of Bulacan); and University of the Philippines Manila's School of Health Services led by Jusie Lydia J. Siega-Sur (Taft Avenue, Manila). The Pagasa Award semi-finalists are Aleli C. Almodovar (Isabela City Water District, Basilan); Mayor Noel E. Rosal (City Government of Legazpi, Albay); Vice Mayor Ceasar C. Soriano (Municipal Government of Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte); Lyndon D. Torres (Las Piņas City Jail); Joel G. Viray (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Zambales); Lucy B. Buena (Municipal Government of Baao, Camarines Sur); Geronimo C. Gevela (Provincial Government of Palawan); Dr. Philip B. Ibarra (Tarlac College of Agriculture); Froilan C. Roque (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Quezon City); Regina D. Sarmiento (La Trinidad Central School, Benguet); and Mayor Roque S. Verzosa (Tagudin, Ilocos Sur). Group semi-finalists for Pagasa are the Department of Agriculture-Cagayan Valley Integrated Agricultural Research Center's Crop Improvement Group led by Orlando Jose Lorenzana (Tuguegarao City, Cagayan); Ilocos Norte Water District led by Winston Paterno L. Guerrero (Laoag City); Pagibig Fund Butuan Branch led by Amorpatri Baylin Bajaria (Home Development Mutual Fund, Butuan City); Promoting Commercialization of SP-CPM in Support to the Food and Feed Industry led by Lilibeth B. Laranang (Tarlac College of Agriculture); Task Force Water Project led by Menillo C. Siega (Bislig City Water District, Surigao del Sur); and UPLB Bee Program led by Cleofas R. Cervancia (University of the Philippines Los Baņos, Laguna). Vying for the DNB Award are SPO1 Marlon S. Padamada (La Union Police Provincial Office); Adela B. Cortez (Commission on Audit, Nueva Vizcaya); Nelly B. Banaag (Posthumous; Pinagbayanan National High School, Batangas); SPO2 Geroilan P. Mudanza (Oriental Mindoro Provincial Intelligence Team); Evelyn R. Reonal (Albay 1st Engineering District, Office of the District Engineer); Wenifreda V. Soto (Municipal Government of Nabua, Camarines Sur); P/SInsp. Gilbert T. Gorero (San Jose Police Station, Antique); Joel Marcelino M. Campo (National Maritime Polytechnic, Tacloban City); F/Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil A. Kwan Tiu (Bureau of Fire Protection, Regional Office No. XI); Naida G. Lasangre (Lupon School of Fisheries, Davao Oriental); Iniego S. Collantes, Jr. (Office of the CENR Officer, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur); Director Virgilio F. Basa (National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, Taguig City); J/Supt. Delvic L. Oreiro (Makati City Jail); Executive Director Charito Lim Planas (Nayong Pilipino Foundation, Pasay City); and San Ubaldo B. Esteban (Bureau of Fire Protection, Kalinga). The LB 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 DNB 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 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees). All semi-finalists need to hurdle the validation and final deliberation phases before the Commission is able to come out with the roster of awardees, who will be conferred on September 19 at the Malacaņang Palace in time for the 108th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. This year's Search is being supported by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo through a P1 million assistance from the President's Social Fund. The CSC encourages all civil servants and concerned citizens to send in their feedback on this year's semi-finalists, positive or otherwise, until June 30 through fax (632-9320179), e-mail (hap@csc.gov.ph / csc_paio@yahoo.com) or text message (0917-8398272). Complete details on the semi-finalists and the Search may be accessed at the CSC website, www.csc.gov.ph. For further inquiries, please contact the Honor Awards Program Secretariat at tel. nos. 931-7993 and 932-0381. Posted: June 16, 2008 CSC cancels holding of Career Executive Officer Written Test The conduct of the Career Executive Officer Examination (CEOE) written test for 2008 is cancelled, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) disclosed recently. The four-stage CEOE is for the third or executive level of government service. CSC Acting Chair Cesar D. Buenaflor, in a memorandum issued late last month, cited that "the cancellation of the third level regular written examination is in the light of the review/evaluation of existing policies and regulations governing the Career Executive Service positions, and the managerial and executive positions in the career service other than Presidential appointees." Meanwhile, Buenaflor clarified that those who have been qualified to take the Supplemental Written Examination (SWE) for the June 10, 2007 CEOE shall take the test on July 27, 2008. The SWE, Buenaflor explained, is given to examinees who did not meet the cut-off in only one area of competency but nevertheless have passed the aggregate cut-off score. These examinees are given the chance to take the test for the area of competency where they failed so as to qualify them to proceed to the next stages of the examination. The SWE to be held in July covers the CEOE regular written test conducted on June 10, 2007. SWE examinees, upon notification, may submit their application to the CSC Regional Office where they previously filed for their June 10, 2007 CEOE written test, together with the following requirements: 1] Properly accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100-C, Revised 2007); 2] Four pieces of identical, recent 1.5. x 2. I.D. picture with full nametag. The picture should have been taken not more than three months upon filing. The nametag, which should not be computer-generated but held by the applicant while his/her picture is taken, must show the applicant's first name, middle initial, last name, and extension name, if any; 3] Original and photocopy of at least one valid I.D. card with name, picture and signature of the applicant, and name and signature of the issuing officer; and 4] Examination fee of P700.00. Posted: May 15, 2008 CSC registers 40 gov.t employee unions, accredits 48 more A total of 40 public sector unions registered in 2007, bringing to 1,599 the number of registered government employee unions. This was disclosed recently by Acting Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Cesar D. Buenaflor. Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, government employees are granted the right to self-organize, or to form, join and assist unions, for the advancement and protection of its members' interests. Registered public sector unions are given the chance to acquire legal personality, thus entitling them to the rights and privileges under Executive Order No. 180, which provides the guidelines for the exercise of the right to organize among state employees. On the other hand, accredited unions reached 674 in 2007 as 48 unions were accredited last year. Union accreditation grants a registered union the status of being the sole and exclusive representative of employees during collective negotiations with the management. "Public sector unions play a pivotal role in creating a harmonious environment in the workplace," Buenaflor said, adding that, "Government employee unions help promote transparency and accountability in government by taking part in the crafting, implementation and monitoring of policies and by serving as "watchdogs" to help curb graft and corruption in agencies." Requirements for union registration include a statement containing the individual names and addresses of the officers, principal address of the union and total number of rank-and-file employees in the organizational unit; minutes and attendance of the organizational meeting; financial report/s if the applicant union has been in existence for at least a year; the applicant's constitution and by-laws; minutes of the adoption and list of members who participated therein; and P140.00 registration fee. Applications must be signed by at least 30% of the rank-and-file employees in the organizational unit, verified under oath by its secretary or treasurer and attested to by its president. Registered unions may later on apply for accreditation by submitting a sworn petition asserting that the petitioner is a duly registered employees' organization and that the employees included in the petition constitute the majority of the total number of rank-and-file employees in the negotiating unit. This is submitted together with a certification signed by the President and the Board of Directors/Officers of the employees. organization attesting to the accuracy and authenticity of the names and signatures of employees appearing in the petition; latest approved payroll duly signed/certified by authorized officials of the organizational unit where such employees. organizations belong, regardless of whether employees' salaries are drawn from the agency's Cashier or through the Automated Teller Machine; certification from the Labor Department.s Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR) that the employees' organization seeking accreditation is the sole registered employees' organization and the only one seeking registration in the negotiating unit; certification from the Human Resource Management Officer or Administrative Officer as to the total number of rank-and-file employees in the agency; and P150.00 accreditation fee. A complete statistical data of registered and accredited unions organized by sector and by region from 1987 to 2007 may be accessed at www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: April 29, 2008 CSC to public officials: Avoid going to casinos The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government officials to refrain from going to casinos as they are prohibited to do so under an executive policy. Memorandum Circular No. 8, issued in August 2001, bans all public officials connected directly with the operation of the government, except for casino personnel, to enter or play at gambling casinos. Also prohibited under the circular are members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), including the Army, Navy and Air Force. The CSC likewise stressed that Republic Act No. 6713, otherwise known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, enjoins all government employees to observe ethical standards in their professional, as well as personal, lives. With this, the CSC urges the public to remain vigilant and to report violations of Memorandum Circular No. 8 and Republic Act No. 6713 by dialing the Mamamayan Muna Action Center hotline at 932-0111 or sending a message to 0917-TEXTCSC (0917-8398272). Posted: April 25, 2008 CSC Warns Gov't Employees On Unauthorized Leave The Civil Service Commission (CSC) underscored the need for state employees to file their applications for sick or vacation leave on time, after an employee of the Energy Regulatory Board (ERB) was dropped from the rolls for absences without official leave. Francisco Tanguilig was employed at the ERB as Energy Regulation Officer II under permanent status. For unauthorized absences from December 19, 1999 to February 11, 2000, the ERB sternly warned him that a repetition of the same violation shall cause automatic separation from the service. However, Tanguilig incurred absences on the following dates: June 29-30, 2000 and July 10-19, 2000. On July 20, 2000, Tanguilig filed with the ERB two separate applications for sick leave for the two days covering June 29 and 30, and for the eight days covering July 10-19. Tanguilig did not submit any medical certificate to support said applications. He again incurred absences starting July 21, 2000. Thus, on August 17, 2000, former ERB Chair Melinda Ocampo issued a Return-to-Work Order as follows: "Records show that you have been absent without official leave (AWOL) on June 29-30, 2000, July 10-19, 2000 and from July 21 to present. You are therefore hereby directed to report for work immediately otherwise your name will be dropped from the rolls of the ERB employees." On September 5, 2000, Tanguilig filed another application for sick leave for absence covering the period July 21, 2000 to Sept. 4, 2000. Said application was supported by a medical certificate. On the same day, Sept. 5, however Chair Ocampo issued him a Notice/Order of Separation deeming him dropped from the rolls for AWOL. Tanguilig filed a Motion for Reconsideration with the ERB contending that said agency denied him his right to due process because he was dropped from the rolls without the benefit of a notice and a hearing. The CSC upheld the decision of the ERB. Records show that Tanguilig was furnished by the ERB with a copy of the Return-to-Work Order informing him of his absences and requiring him to work immediately, and the Notice/Order of Separation dropping him from the rolls. It may also be noted that he was earlier warned to refrain from incurring absences to avoid separation from the service. On whether he was illegally dropped from the rolls, Section 2 (2.1), Rule XII of CSC Memo Circular No. 40, s. 1998 applies to his case. Said rule contemplates two situations on the dropping from the rolls. The first is when the unauthorized absences add up to at least 30 working days, whereas the second is when the total number of unauthorized absences is less than 30 days. Records show that Tanguilig filed his application for sick leave covering the period June 29-30, 2000 only on July 20, 2000. As provided under Section 53 of CSC MC 41, s. 1998, Tanguilig's leave of absence during said period is thus considered unauthorized as he should have filed the application immediately upon his return to office. For his absence from July 10-19, 2000, Tanguilig filed his application for leave immediately after his return, July 20, 2000. His absences from July 10-14, 2000 did not require a medical certificate, the period being less than five days. His absence from July 15 to 19, 2000 was covered by a medical certificate. Thus his leave of absence from July 10 to 19, 2000 can be considered authorized. Records indicate that Tanguilig filed his application for sick leave, along with a medical certificate, covering the period July 21 to Sept. 4, 2000 on September 5. His application for sick leave for that period can be considered authorized. Thus, since he incurred less than 30 working days of unauthorized leave of absence, a Return-to-Work Order must be issued. In this case, ERB had issued and served to Tanguilig at his last known address an order requiring him to immediately report for work. However, he failed to comply with said order immediately. The action of the ERB dropping him from the rolls was proper. It should be stressed though that the action of ERB is non-disciplinary in nature. It does not then result in the forfeiture of his benefits nor his disqualification from re-employment in the government, subject to the discretion of the appointing authority and to Civil Service law, rules and regulations. Posted: April 10, 2008 CSC accepts applications for master's degree scholarship The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is now accepting applications for the written test of its Local Scholarship Program-Master's Degree Courses (LSP-MDC) for SY 2009-2010. Application period is until April 11, 2008. The LSP-MDC is open to government employees; it provides them with a one-year scholarship grant to pursue a master's degree or postgraduate studies. The competitive examination for LSP-MDC is composed of a written test and an interview. The CSC stressed that only those who pass both stages shall be entitled to the scholarship upon fulfillment of school requirements. The LSP-MDC written test will be administered nationwide on May 4, 2008. To qualify, government employee-applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a college or university recognized or accredited by the Commission on Higher Education, and a permanent status of appointment for three years at the time of application. They also must have a performance rating of at least "very satisfactory" for the last two consecutive rating periods prior to application, must be in good health, and physically and mentally fit for graduate studies. All applicants must have the nomination of their respective agency heads. The scholarship is also open to the following government employees: those with pending administrative cases without prejudice to automatic revocation of the scholarship should they later be found guilty of an administrative offense; co-terminus employees provided the service obligation can be fulfilled and the employee is not related to the agency head within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity; and those who have previously earned master's units, are on thesis writing, or have availed of short-term courses. Interested applicants must personally submit their applications at the CSC Regional or Field Office nearest them. They should submit the following: properly accomplished application form (Revised CS Form 101-B, March 2006); four copies of identical 1.5. x 2. I.D. pictures with full nametag taken within the last three months prior to application; original and photocopy of one valid I.D. card; photocopy of performance rating for the last two consecutive rating periods prior to application; photocopy of college diploma or certificate of graduation; service record for the last three years; and medical certificate on the state of health and physical and mental fitness of the applicant. No examination fee will be charged. Application forms are available at CSC Regional and Field Offices, or may be downloaded from the CSC website, www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: March 27, 2008 CSC extends deadline for nominations to civil service awards The deadline of submission of nominations to the Civil Service Commission's nationwide 2008 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees has been extended to April 17, 2008. The Search recognizes and rewards state workers who have made outstanding contributions and displayed exemplary conduct and ethical behavior. Three types of awards are at stake: the Lingkod Bayan and Pagasa Awards for outstanding work performance, and the Dangal ng Bayan Award for consistent adherence to the eight norms of behavior provided under Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees). Nominees to any of the three awards 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. Nominations may be submitted through any of the Commission's Regional and Field Offices or through the Honor Awards Program Secretariat at the CSC Central Office, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. Nomination forms and other details on the Search may be inquired by calling telephone numbers 931-7993, 932-0381, and 932-0111 or accessed at www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: March 26, 2008 CSC celebrates decade of gender mainstreaming The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is celebrating ten years of Gender and Development (GAD) mainstreaming as it leads the bureaucracy in espousing gender equality among the public workforce. "GAD mainstreaming is an essential aspect of human resource management and good governance as it creates a work environment that promotes fairness and harmony, ensuring increased employee productivity," said Commissioner Mary Ann Z. Fernandez-Mendoza. Mendoza said the CSC has instituted a number of gender-responsive programs and policies in recognition of men and women's equal rights and opportunities in the workplace. "Through the years, the Commission has been integrating GAD perspectives into its regular functions in an effort to promote gender equality not only among other government agencies but especially among our own personnel." She said that as early as 1989, the CSC established a Day Care Center where employees can leave their children while they attend to work. In the aspect of policy-making, the CSC amended the maternity leave rules granting women in regular and contractual government service, whether married or unmarried, 60-day leave with full pay. It also issued a resolution providing solo parents seven days of leave in a year to give them additional time to fulfill their parental obligations. A landmark issuance of the CSC was the Administrative Disciplinary Rules on Sexual Harassment Cases which defines the administrative offense of sexual harassment and prescribes the procedure for the investigation, prosecution and resolution of such cases in government. To ensure gender equality at all levels of the civil service, the CSC issued a policy calling on government agencies to adopt equal representation of men and women in third level positions. Office communications within the Commission have also been made gender-sensitive through the use of non-sexist language, while CSC-administered examinations are incorporated with textual references on gender issues. Another significant accomplishment in the GAD mainstreaming efforts of CSC was the creation of a Gender Advocacy Networking Group (GANG) "a core of gender advocates tasked to actively promote and pursue gender-related policies, programs and activities" in the central and regional offices. As a continuing agenda in promoting female civil servants' rights, the CSC regularly participates in the celebration of Women's Month every March. This year, it will conduct a dialogue about engendering policies to fight corruption featuring Adviser on Good Governance Dr. Denis Osborne from the United Kingdom, and a first-ever awards ceremony dubbed "Gawad Kawayan" to recognize innovative gender-related programs and GAD champions in the Commission. Mendoza said the CSC encourages agencies to become more proactive in mainstreaming GAD in their respective organizations with the end of providing more effective service to the public. Posted: March 18, 2008 More than 55,000 to take career service exams A total of 55,112 examinees will take the career service Professional and Sub-Professional written examinations scheduled on Sunday, March 9, 2008, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced. The said tests will be administered nationwide in 30 testing centers, covering 56 school sites. Examinees should be physically, emotionally and mentally prepared, the CSC said. The Commission stressed the importance of the career service examinations as those who hurdle the tests are conferred civil service eligibility, one of the basic requirements for permanent appointment in government career service positions. The CSC also warned examinees against engaging in any form of cheating Republic Act 9416, or "An Act Declaring as Unlawful Any Form of Cheating in Civil Service Examinations, Unauthorized Use and Possession of CSC Examination-Related Materials, and Granting the CSC Exclusive Jurisdiction Over These Cases Including Those Committed by Private Individuals", penalizes persons, whether employed in government or not, found involved in any exam irregularity. Out of the total 55,112 registered examinees from across the country, 79.46% or 43,794 examinees will brace for the Professional level and the remaining 11,318 or 20.54% will prepare for the Sub-Professional category. The career service examination is an aptitude test designed to measure an individual's preparedness to enter government service. Those undergoing the Professional test, the CSC said, should review on vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy, logic and numerical reasoning. On the other hand, those taking the Sub-Professional level should study on the same subject areas except analogy and logic, and in addition, spelling and clerical operations. Examinees for both levels should also review the Philippine Constitution, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act 6713), peace and human rights issues and concepts, and environment management and protection. Examinees should aim to get a rating of at least 80, for both levels, to pass the examinations. Examinees should be at their assigned school by 7:00 a.m. on examination day for the preliminary activities. They should bring the following items: notice of admission or examination permit; lead pencils (no. 1 or 2) and erasers; blue or black ballpen; and the same valid ID card/s presented upon filing of application. Examinees from the National Capital Region (NCR) are required to bring two valid ID cards, one of which is the same as presented upon filing of application. Examinees are further advised to make an ocular inspection a day or two before the examination day to familiarize themselves with their school assignments. Those in Metro Manila may verify their school and room assignments at the CSC website, www.csc.gov.ph, where an alphabetized list of examinees for the Professional and Sub-Professional levels may be accessed, together with the names and addresses of the different schools serving as testing centers. Meanwhile, the CSC reported that the concentration of examinees is at the NCR where a total of 9,838 examinees for both examination levels is registered. Other regions with sizeable number of examinees include Southern Tagalog (Region IV) with 5,296 examinees, Central Visayas (Region VII) with 4,242 examinees, Bicol (Region V) with 3,796 examinees, Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) with 3,730 examinees, and Central Luzon (Region III) with 3,578 examinees. Posted: March 6, 2008 Citizens find recourse in TEXT CSC line From reports about petty corruption and discourteous government workers, to queries on policies on personnel actions, the public has found recourse in TEXT CSC, the Civil Service Commission's (CSC) text-based client satisfaction and feedback tool. In 2007, the Commission has received a total of 5,433 text messages through its text line. Of this number, 3,171 or 58% were requests for assistance regarding the schedule and release of examination results (1,246), follow-up of pending transactions in agencies (1,182), and availment of CSC services (480), among others. Moreover, 238 messages were composed of complaints, most of which dealt with unofficial use of government vehicle (127) and irregularity on office systems and procedures (73). One can access the TEXT CSC by simply sending a text message to 0917-TEXTCSC (8398272). "We consider the citizens our partners in ensuring quality service delivery in government. TEXT CSC is a way of providing them with more accessible and convenient means to send us valuable information be it a tip, a commendation for satisfactory service or a recommendation for improving policies, programs and services in agencies," Public Assistance and Information Office Director Maria Luisa Salonga-Agamata said. Agamata added that the text line has helped keep civil servants on their toes knowing that reporting wayward service by any concerned citizen is just a text message away. Launched in April 2002, TEXT CSC is anchored on the Commission.s flagship client satisfaction program, Mamamayan Muna. On its first six months, more than 7,000 messages were received through the said facility. Text CSC is available Mondays thru Fridays, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Posted: March 3, 2008 Search for exceptional public servants on CSC The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is now accepting nominations to the nationwide Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. The Search recognizes and rewards state workers who have made outstanding contributions and displayed exemplary conduct and ethical behavior. Three types of awards are at stake. 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 third award, Dangal ng Bayan, 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 provided under Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees). These are commitment to public interest, professionalism, justness and sincerity, political neutrality, responsiveness to the public, nationalism and patriotism, commitment to democracy, and simple living. CSC Acting Chair Cesar D. Buenaflor said the Search aims to motivate and inspire government employees to perform beyond expectation and adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, accountability and integrity. "It is unfortunate that public perception of government employees is generally negative. Such perception is unfair to state workers who quietly work efficiently and effectively despite limitations in resources," Buenaflor stressed, adding that, "What the Commission strives to do is to help break that mental mold by showing the public real examples of true and selfless public servants." Nominees to any of the three awards 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. Deadline for submission of nominations is on March 31, 2008. Nominations are accepted nationwide through any of the Commission's Regional and Field Offices or through the Honor Awards Program Secretariat at the CSC Central Office, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. Conferment of the awards will take place on September 19, 2008 to coincide with the 108th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. For details on the 2008 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees, contact telephone numbers 931-7993, 932-0381, and 932-0111. Guidelines and downloadable forms are available at www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: February 28, 2008 CSC supports call for wage hike of state workers The Civil Service Commission (CSC) supports President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's call for Congress to pass a law that would increase the salary of state employees. Acting CSC Chair Cesar D. Buenaflor expressed that the Commission, as the central personnel agency of the government, has long batted for the alleviation of the state employees' plight and worked in making competitive the compensation scheme in government. "A measure that would raise the take-home pay of government workers would undoubtedly motivate state workers into effectively and efficiently performing their tasks, including that of fighting graft and corruption in the workplace," Acting Chair Buenaflor said. Aware of the complex and deeply-entrenched problem of graft and corruption in government processes and systems, Acting Chair Buenaflor expressed the need to set the stage for consolidated and concerted efforts in combating graft and corruption in the civil service. The CSC, which is mandated to promote morale, efficiency, professionalism and integrity in the civil service, is set to strengthen its advocacy and intensify its campaign to support the government.s long drawn war on corruption, in coordination with other agencies in government. "It is foremost that every civil servant adheres to the principles of public accountability and of public office as a public trust. With such values imbibed on civil servants, the war against corruption is half won." As the Senior Commissioner, Buenaflor assumed post as Acting Chair of the CSC pursuant to Section 15, Chapter 3, Subtitle A, Title I of Executive Order No. 292 or the Administrative Code of 1987 which states that "In the absence of the Chairman owing to illness or other cause, the senior member shall perform the functions of the Chairman." Effective February 4, 2008 and until the President nominates or appoints a new Chairman with the consent of the Commission on Appointments (CA), Commissioner Buenaflor shall perform the duties and responsibilities as Acting Chair of the CSC. Posted: February 27, 2008 Deadline for career service exam applications extended The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has extended the deadline for filing of applications for the Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test up to Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. The extension of the deadline came in the light of numerous requests both from the CSC regional offices and the public at large. The original deadline was set on Feb. 8. The Career Service Examination for Professional and Sub-professional levels are open to applicants regardless of educational attainment. To qualify, applicants must be Filipino citizens, at least 18 years old, have not taken the same level of examination in less than three months, and have not failed the same examination for four times. Applicants should personally file the following requirements at the nearest CSC Regional or Field office: a] Properly accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2005); b] Four pieces of recent (not more than three months) and identical 1.5. x 2. I.D. pictures with full name tag; and c] Original and photocopy of at least one valid I.D. card. Examination fee is P350. Application forms may be secured from any CSC Regional or Field Office, or may be downloaded from the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph. The Career Service Professional and Sub-professional written examinations will be conducted nationwide on March 9, 2008. Passing the tests would result in the conferment of either Professional eligibility or Sub-professional eligibility needed for appointment to corresponding positions in the government. Posted: February 8, 2008 CSC okays six-hour teaching schedule of public school teachers Public school teachers can breathe a sigh of relief as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) ruled that the two hours of service, in addition to the six hours of actual classroom teaching, may be rendered even outside school premises. In a dialogue with the Teachers Dignity Coalition (TDC), Chairperson Karina Constantino-David presented a copy of CSC Resolution No. 080096 that responds to a letter by Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Jesli A. Lapus requesting for a re-examination of the Commission's guidelines with regard to teachers. working hours. The issue came after several public school teachers complained to the DepEd Secretary that they are being required by their superiors to be within school premises for eight hours, and are given a corresponding salary deduction due to undertime when they fall below the requirement. In said Resolution, the CSC clarifies that "public school teachers are not exempt from the eight hours of work provided for in Republic Act 1880, and what is limited to six hours as provided for in Republic Act 4670 is only the work hours devoted to actual classroom teaching." It further states that, to complete the prescribed eight-hour work schedule, the remaining two work hours may be spent by the teachers within or outside school premises, in accordance with DepEd guidelines. Chair David said, "We understand that the nature of work of public school teachers is different from that of the rest of government employees. Aside from that, our teachers are already distressed by heavy teaching load, lack of classrooms and faculty rooms and other problems that may lead to exhaustion and low morale." She mentioned that some teachers tend to render more than eight working hours because they are also expected to prepare lesson plans and school exercises, provide mentoring to students, and participate in school and community-based activities in addition to actual classroom teaching. "The Resolution attempts to rule in favor of the teachers while remaining within the bounds of existing rules and legislation. This is necessary to allow our public school teachers to perform with utmost commitment, effectiveness and competency as we recognize their role as vital contributors in our nation's development," Chair David added. Meanwhile, the teachers' coalition expressed its gratitude to the CSC for its pro-employee stand on the issue. TDC Chairman Benjo Basas said, "Nagpapasalamat kami na na-resolba ang isang malaking usapin ng public school teachers." Posted: February 4, 2008 CSC sets Feb. 8 deadline for professional, sub-professional exam applications Interested applicants have until February 8 to file their applications for the Career Service Professional and Subprofessional written examinations, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) said. Both examinations are open to applicants who are Filipino citizens and at least 18 years old, regardless of educational attainment. All applicants are advised to personally file their exam applications at the CSC Regional or Field Office nearest them and to strictly observe and comply with requirements for easy, hassle-free processing of applications. Application requirements are: Properly accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2005); four pieces of recent (not more than three months) and identical 1.5. x 2. I.D. pictures with full name tag; and original and photocopy of one valid I.D. card. Examination fee is P350. The CSC clarified that scanned, digitally enhanced, photocopied and cutout pictures, and pictures with incomplete or without nametag are strictly not accepted. Application forms may be secured from any CSC Regional or Field Office, or may be downloaded from the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph. Meanwhile, applicants are reminded that the career service examinations may be taken once every three months and up to four times only, regardless of the gap in between. Examinees who fail on the fourth attempt can apply for the same level of examination only after two years from the date the fourth failed examination was taken. The Career Service examination aims to measure verbal, analytical, numerical and clerical skills. The Professional level covers vocabulary, grammar and correct usage, paragraph organization, reading comprehension, analogy, logic, and numerical reasoning. On the other hand, the Sub-professional level covers the same subject areas except analogy and logic and, in addition, spelling and clerical operations. Both levels have questions on the Philippine Constitution, government work ethics ( R.A. 6713), peace and human rights concepts, and environment management and protection. The CSC said passing the Career Service examinations would result in the conferment of either Professional eligibility or Sub-professional eligibility needed for appointment to corresponding positions in the government. The CSC clarifies, though, that apart from eligibility, other requirements that include education, experience, and training must be fully met for permanent appointment in the government. The Career Service Professional and Subprofessional written examinations will be conducted nationwide on March 9, 2008. Meanwhile, passers of the Oct. 28, 2007 professional and sub-professional exams from selected regions (NCR, II, V, VII, VIII, XI, CAR, and ARMM) are already posted at the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph. The rest of the regions shall be posted soon. Posted: February 1, 2008 David reports term-end assessment Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karina Constantino-David ends her term on a high note as borne by the numerous reforms that the agency has established under her seven years of stewardship. In her speech at the Public Lectures on Constitutional Bodies held at the National College of Public Administration and Governance (NCPAG), University of the Philippines Diliman, Chair David said the CSC has implemented stricter policies, installed new systems and enhanced existing mechanisms within the civil service in a bid to ensure a professional bureaucracy. She emphasized, however, that the lack of esteem for the career bureaucracy remains a constant obstacle in fully attaining this goal. "The bureaucracy is the single biggest expense item in the budget. .Di ba kapag mahal ang isang bagay, inaalagaan natin? Unfortunately, instead of regarding it as an important asset, it is either taken for granted or even viewed by the public as a liability." On top of efforts to seek fair wage for civil servants, the CSC, in partnership with the World Bank, conducted a two-year study of the compensation structure, classification structure and the process of compensation management in government. From this study stemmed the proposed Government Compensation and Classification Act which aims to make government salaries more competitive with that of the private sector. Moreover, to guarantee merit and fitness in the career service, the CSC ensured strict adherence to Qualification Standards in the recruitment of job applicants. "We also went one step further to take a look at job orders and contracts of service which officials use to go around the process of hiring non-eligibles," Chair David said, adding that P50-100 billion a year is spent by government for such practices. The CSC likewise developed the Performance Management System (PMS), a tool that measures collective as well as individual outputs in government offices to ensure performance-based tenure of civil servants. Nationwide implementation of the PMS is expected to finish by end of 2008. The Commission also enhanced the Mamamayan Muna Program in order to promote integrity, efficiency and effectiveness in the civil service. It established the TEXTCSC wherein people can send their complaints, feedback and queries via short messaging service to 0917-TEXTCSC (0917-8398272). Chair David said, "TEXTCSC allowed us to ask people to help us out. For example, I would go on radio and tell them to text us whenever they see red-plate vehicles parked in casinos or resorts during weekends and odd hours. We track the plate numbers and reprimand those responsible." Aside from TEXTCSC, the Commission launched the Public Service Delivery Audit (PASADA) Program with the help of the Association of Schools of Public Administration in the Philippines and the NCPAG. Through PASADA, undercover volunteers are deployed in frontline service units to assess the quality of service they render to clients. The CSC envisions a civil service that is insulated from politics, and so it restricted appointments made by outgoing officials to prevent midnight appointments, imposed stricter eligibility requirements for non-presidential appointees and police officials, as well as unified the third level by creating the Career Executive Officer System. In conclusion, Chair David stressed the crucial role of the bureaucracy in national development. "The country cannot progress as long as career personnel are treated as mere appendages of those who wield power. Everyone must learn to recognize that a professional core of public servants is a major partner in good governance." Posted: February 1, 2008 CSC stops rechecking of civil service test results THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) shall no longer accept requests for rechecking of results of its various examinations. This, following the recent issuance of a directive on the Termination of the Rechecking of Results of Civil Service Examinations contained in CSC Resolution No. 072342 dated December 12, 2007. In directing the termination of rechecking of test results, the Commission particularly cited that "statistical probability of passing the test after rechecking is very remote." Data gathered from the last three years revealed that machine scoring is highly reliable and accurate. Rechecking of results in all types of civil service examinations will be discontinued beginning with the results of the October 28, 2007 Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) for both Professional and Sub-professional levels. This means that requests for rechecking of results of the October 28, 2007 CSE-PPT and all examinations to be conducted in 2008 and thereafter shall no longer be accepted. Apart from the CSE-PPT, which is conducted thrice a year and yields to the conferment of either civil service Professional or Sub-professional eligibility, the CSC also administers the Written Test of the Career Executive Officer Examination (CEOE), a four-stage examination for the third or executive level of government service jointly administered by the CSC and the Career Executive Service Board. Moreover, the CSC conducts specialized examinations such as the Foreign Service Officer (written test), Penology Officer, Fire Officer, and other agency-assisted tests. The process of rechecking of test results, in fact, undermines the integrity and credibility of the examinations, the CSC stressed, as it further pointed out that other examination-giving agencies of the government do not allow at all the rechecking of test results. With potential security risks during the process, the CSC sees rechecking as a "breeding ground" for corruption. Posted: January 7, 2008 CSC issues 2008 civil service exam calendar THE CIVIL Service Commission (CSC) announces the calendar of civil service written examinations for 2008, with the Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and Sub-professional levels scheduled thrice on March 9, July 27, and November 16. The CSE-PPT for Professional and Sub-professional levels are open to applicants who are at least 18 years old, regardless of educational attainment. Passing the Career Service examinations would result in the conferment of either Professional eligibility or Sub-professional eligibility, which, among other requirements, is needed for appointment to corresponding positions in the government. CSC Chair Karina Constantino-David reminds applicants of the limitation on the frequency of taking the CSE, which shall be once in three months and up to four times only. This is regardless of the number of years in between the taking of the CSE. Examinees who failed for the fourth time can apply for the same level of the CSE only after two years from the date of the fourth failed examination taken. Meanwhile, the schedule of career service exams via the computer-assisted test (CAT) mode in the CSC Central Office shall be announced later. On May 4, the CSC will simultaneously conduct the Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE) Qualifying Test, and the competitive examination for the Local Scholarship Program for Master's Degree Course (LSP-MDC). The FSOE shall be conducted in collaboration with the Department of Foreign Affairs, while the LSP-MDC grants a one-year scholarship opportunity to qualified government employees to pursue master.s or postgraduate studies. The Career Executive Officer Examination (CEOE) Written Test will be held on June 8. The CEOE is the unified, four-stage examination system for the third or executive level of government service. Administered in collaboration with the Career Executive Service Board, it is composed of written test, assessment center, interview (optional), and validation. The resulting eligibilities are both the Career Executive Officer (CEO) eligibility and the Career Executive Service (CES) eligibility appropriate for appointment to executive or managerial positions in the government. The CEOE Written Test is open to qualified government officials and employees, and to qualified individuals from the private sector. Application forms for the different examinations are available at any CSC Regional or Field office, or may be downloaded from the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph. Examination fees are P350 for the CSE-PPT, and P700 for the CEOE. No fees are charged for the LSP-MDC and FSO exams. Applications may be filed with any CSC Regional or Field Office. The CSC Central Office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City does not process applications for written exams. Deadline for filing of applications is one month or 30 days before the given examination schedules. For application requirements and other inquiries, contact any CSC Regional or Field Office, or visit the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: December 28, 2007 |
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