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2009 News Releases Close to 6,000 pass career service written exams A total of 5,998 examinees passed the career service examinations administered nationwide last March 29, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported. This as the CSC reminds interested applicants of the July 26 Professional and Sub-Professional written examinations that applications will be accepted until June 10 only. Said number of passers comprises 10 percent out of the 60,009 examinees who took the March 29 exam. Of the figure, 4,312 or 71.89 percent were successful examinees of the Professional level while the rest were passers of the Sub-Professional test. Jose Rafael D. Nemeño from National Capital Region (NCR) topped the Professional level with a rating of 90.68, while Romina Shayne T. Gabriel, also from NCR, topped the Sub-Professional level with a 92.68 rating. According to CSC, the new Professional and Sub-Professional eligibles can be appointed to second level positions and first level positions, respectively, in the government that are not covered by Bar, Board or other special laws, provided they meet the education, experience and training requirements of the positions. Top performers Completing the list of top 10 examinees are: for the Professional level - Christrella Marey N. Garcia (NCR), 90.47; Alaine G. Revote (NCR), 90.41; Julie Ann G. Diano (C. Visayas), 90.23; Chester B. Villafaña (NCR), 90.07; Angeli A. Alagcan (Davao Peninsula), 89.88; Ericson James D. Pacaba (NCR), 89.79; Jan Niña Michelle C. Pimentel (Bicol), 89.71; Mark Jerome B. De Leon (NCR), 89.67; Joel G. Simpao (NCR), 89.63; For the Sub-professional level - Marijun Katrina G. Cual (C. Visayas), 92.28; Jimuel C. Torres (S. Tagalog) and Aldrick Daven M. Mendoza (NCR), 91.13; Fatma Aleah A. Datukon (Davao Peninsula), 90.97; Ruby Anna G. Platino (NCR), 90.87; Dominic G. Oebanda (S. Tagalog), 90.38; Kenneth Arkin P. Galasinao (Cagayan Valley), 90.09; Gabrielle Ann B. Guevara (NCR), 90.02; Selah Mae A. Eleazar (S. Tagalog), 89.96; and Katrina Leslie C. Nicolas (Bicol), 89.87. In terms of regional performance, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) posted the highest passing rate at 15.53 percent, or 250 passers out of 1,610 examinees. Though it dominated the list of top 10 examinees, NCR came in second to CAR with a 15.4 percent passing rate. Other top performing regions include Western Visayas with a 12.93 percent passing rate, Central Luzon with 11.51 percent, Davao Peninsula with 10.81 percent, and Ilocos Region with 10.78 percent. More want career in gov't The passers were relatively young, with those in the age bracket 18-24 years old numbering most at 4,142. It can be said that more people now see government service as a career option as bulk of the passers at 4,555 cited entrance to government as their main reason for taking the career service examination. In both examination levels, profile of passers in terms of employment revealed that the number of those from the private sector and those from the government are closely at par numbering 1,229 and 919, respectively. Passers who were unemployed counted 3,551. Among the top occupational services that were considered by the new eligibles are human resource, social science and welfare service; financial service; general administrative service; tourism and industry service; mathematics, physical and biological science service; and art and information service. There were 3,814 female passers; 2,185 male passers; and 13 passers with invalid data on their sex. The complete list of successful examinees of the March 29 career service Professional and Sub-Professional written examinations can be accessed at the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. Those who failed may secure a copy of their Report of Rating also through the CSC website. All applications for the July 26 examination must be filed at CSC Regional or Field Offices. For details on application requirements and procedure, log on to www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: June 9, 2009 CSC asks gov't agencies to submit list of anti-red tape programs The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has directed all government agencies and instrumentalities to submit their proposed anti-red tape programs and projects with corresponding budget estimates to the Anti-Red Tape Task Force on or before June 16, 2009. CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo said that the 2009 General Appropriations Act allows agencies to utilize one-half of one percent (1/2 of 1%) of their Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) for programs and projects to implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007. Under the ARTA, government offices, including local government units and government owned and controlled corporations, must review and streamline their frontline service procedures, draw up and implement a Citizen's Charter, set up a Public Assistance and Complaints Desk with hotline facility, eradicate fixers, and undertake other measures to address inefficiencies in the delivery of government services. According to Saludo, agencies can also use the ARTA fund from the MOOE to conduct a tri-media campaign on ARTA, organize capability building sessions for frontline employees, print and disseminate ARTA information materials, set up technology-based support systems to speedily address client needs, establish regular dialogues with stakeholders or other customer feedback program, and conduct seminar-workshops on the adoption/use of a Performance Management System. Agencies may submit the amount of their MOOE with the list of proposed anti-red tape programs and projects, including budget estimates, to the Office of Atty. Anicia Marasigan-De Lima, CSC Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations and Head of the Anti-Red Tape Task Force, through e-mail at csc_ncr@yahoo.com, fax at (02) 781-4097 or at No. 25 Kaliraya Street, Quezon City. Last May 27, the Commission released the names of more than 250 agencies nationwide that have completed their Citizen's Charters, installed public help desks, and began to crack down on fixers. At the same time, it reminded other government offices that they only have until September to comply with the provisions of ARTA. The CSC also cited provinces and cities that have been considered as exemplars in frontline service delivery. The model provinces are La Union, Cavite, Camarines Sur, Bohol, Northern Samar, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Agusan del Sur and Maguindanao. The model cities are Candon in Ilocos Sur, Santiago City in Isabela, San Fernando City in Pampanga, Tanauan in Batangas, Legazpi and Tabaco Cities in Albay, Toledo in Cebu as well as Baybay in Leyte, Zamboanga City, Iligan City, Tacurong City and Butuan City. The list of government agencies that have complied with the ARTA can be accessed from the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. The public may call or text CSC at (02) 932-0111 and 0917-8398272 if agencies have been erroneously included in said list. Posted: June 3, 2009 Red tape-free government through the Anti-Red Tape Act Government offices move a step closer to being red tape-free as over 250 agencies have completed their Citizen's Charters, set up Help Desks and launched anti-fixer measures in compliance with Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007. This was reported yesterday by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) as it also reminded other public offices that they have only four months left or until September this year to comply with ARTA. CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo pointed out that over half or 60% of the offices which complied with ARTA were local government units from various parts of the country. The Commission also disclosed that model provinces and cities have been identified in each of the regions to showcase best practices in frontline service delivery. These provinces are La Union, Cavite, Camarines Sur, Bohol, Northern Samar, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Agusan del Sur and Maguindanao. The model cities are Candon in Ilocos Sur, Santiago City in Isabela, San Fernando City in Pampanga, Tanauan in Batangas, Legazpi and Tabaco Cities in Albay, Toledo in Cebu as well as Baybay in Leyte, Zamboanga City, Iligan City, Tacurong City and Butuan City. The Anti-Red Tape Act aims to improve public service specifically frontline services rendered by client-heavy agencies. It applies to all government offices including local government units and government owned and controlled corporations that provide frontline services. With the Act, lengthy procedures, unreasonable paper requirements and padded fees will hopefully be addressed and stopped. Administrative Order No. 241, issued by the Office of the President in October 2008, identified priority government agencies in the implementation of the Anti-Red Tape Act in the National Capital Region. These priority agencies, which also have complied with ARTA, are the City Government of Manila, Bureau of Customs, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bureau of Food and Drugs, Bureau of Fire Protection, Laguna Lake Development Authority, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation. Chair Saludo said that the complete list of agencies which have complied with ARTA as of May 25 may be accessed through the Commission's website www.csc.gov.ph. He also urged the public to call or text CSC at 932-0111 and 0917-8398272 if agencies have been erroneously listed as having implemented ARTA. "The next step is to evaluate agencies' ARTA compliance, specifically the effectiveness of their charters, help desks and anti-fixer campaigns," the CSC Chief added. ARTA requires all government offices to draw up a Citizen's Charter which identifies the frontline services offered, the step-by-step procedures, the employee responsible for each step, the amount of fees, the documents to be presented by the client and the procedure for filing complaints in relation to requests and applications. Prior to completing their charters however, government offices will have to review and evaluate their respective systems and procedures towards making transactions faster and easier for clients. The Citizen's Charter must be posted as information billboards at the main entrance or most conspicuous place and in published materials. The law also requires the setting up of a public assistance and complaint desk and urges agencies to crack down on fixers. The Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007 took effect on September 5, 2008 following the issuance of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) by the Civil Service Commission under CSC Resolution No. 081471 dated July 24, 2008. Within one year from effectivity of the IRR, all government agencies should have set up or completed their respective Citizen's Charters. Posted: May 27, 2009 CSC bares strategic priorities for 2009-2011 Improve public service delivery, strengthen transparency and integrity in government, raise the morale of civil servants, and harness the bureaucracy in the pursuit of development goals. These are the major thrusts presented by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) during a Partners’ Forum held May 21 at the Crowne Plaza Galleria. The event was attended by heads of various government agencies, media outfits, and diplomats who expressed desire to be partners of the Commission in its upcoming initiatives. During the forum, the CSC defined its direction and programs for the next two years centered around four core values: Service, Integrity, Morale, and Development Impact (SIMPACT). The Commission will spearhead and support the implementation of the Anti-Red Tape Act which includes streamlining of frontline service procedures, eliminating fixers, and maximizing the use of technology for speedy response to clients’ needs. In response to increasing demands from the public, the CSC will address the recruitment and training needs of agencies to ensure ample personnel support in the delivery of government services. The CSC will also strengthen partnerships with various government, civil society and international institutions for battling graft and corruption, as well as develop or enhance mechanisms for providing security and incentives for whistleblowers. To boost the morale of government workers, the CSC will advocate for increased pay and equity-based benefits, including more access to livelihood programs, credit, and skills and job training. Addressing the social security concerns of civil servants will also be a priority of the CSC as it plans to conduct sustained dialogue with government agencies, civic/non-government organizations and employee associations. To maximize the impact of government’s 1.3 million personnel on development, the CSC will energize the bureaucracy for nationwide activities advancing development priorities such as fiscal strength, poverty alleviation, resource and environmental conservation, public health, national unity and culture. It will also push for enhanced people management in the public sector by working with various sectors for a National Human Resources Development Plan. Under Executive Order No. 292 or the new Administrative Code of 1987, the CSC is constitutionally mandated to promote morale, efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness, and courtesy in the civil service. Posted: May 21, 2009 Civil servants on the move, hold nationwide cleanup drive The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has launched an annual clean-up program in all government offices to improve the working conditions of civil servants. Dubbed Brigada Ahensya, the program requires all government agencies, including local government units, to devote one to three days in May for sprucing up their respective workplaces. The activity will be repeated every year thereafter. Activities may include cleaning up office premises, sorting files/records, carpentry repairs, repainting and refurbishing of facilities, planting, and landscaping. Used furniture, fixtures, supplies and equipment may be donated to public schools and barangays to free up space which can then be used as a physical fitness and sports area, garden plot, mini park, storage area and other facilities to benefit employees. Donations should be made in accordance with existing Commission on Audit rules and other related regulations. The CSC said that a clean, orderly and beautiful workplace contributes to employees' morale and productivity and creates a positive impression among clients, especially in areas where frontline services are provided. CSC regional offices will hold simple recognition rites for the best Brigada Ahensya as one of the activities for the celebration of the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary in September. Agencies are also encouraged to cite model employees who have greatly contributed to the cleanup activities. Posted: May 5, 2009 CSC charges indirect contempt over TUP sexual harassment case The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has formally charged the Technological University of the Philippines Board of Regents (BOR) with indirect contempt for refusing to execute a CSC order placing under preventive suspension University President Godofredo E. Gallega who was previously formally charged with sexual harassment. In CSC Resolution No. 090457 dated March 25, 2009, the Commission has issued a formal charge against the BOR for "its unjustified refusal to effect the implementation of the preventive suspension" on the ground that no Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) on the implementation of the CSC order has been issued by the Court of Appeals, where a Petition for Certiorari is pending. On March 4, the BOR issued a resolution approving the deferment of Dr. Gallega's preventive suspension based on a legal opinion by a Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) consultant and "as an act of courtesy to the Court of Appeals which has yet to render its ruling on Dr. Gallega's Prayer for the Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order and Writ of Preliminary Injunction". The BOR is ordered to submit its answer under oath within ten days from the receipt of said CSC resolution. The CSC's Office for Legal Affairs is set to conduct the requisite formal investigation on the case. Under the Revised Rules on Contempt, disobedience or refusal to implement CSC resolutions is punishable by a fine of P1,000.00 for each day of defiance of the particular order/decision/ruling. Last December 15, the Commission ordered the BOR to place Dr. Gallega under preventive suspension for 90 days. Dr. Gallega was previously charged with sexual harassment on the basis of a complaint filed by an assistant professor working in the same University. The BOR filed a Motion for Reconsideration, which the Commission denied in a subsequent resolution issued last February 17. Posted: March 31, 2009 CSC conducts scholarship exam for gov't. employees The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will conduct on May 10 this year a written qualifying test for a Master's degree scholarship grant for government workers. Interested applicants must submit their applications to the nearest CSC Regional or Field Office by March 25, 2009. The CSC-administered Local Scholarship Program for Master's Degree Course (LSP-MDC) is a government-wide scholarship program that provides grantees with a one-year scholarship to pursue a master's degree upon passing both the LSP-MDC written test and interview. Designed to measure basic competencies required for graduate work, the three-hour written examination covers verbal, analytical, numerical and managerial abilities. The test also includes general information on the Philippine Constitution, human rights, government work ethics (Republic Act No. 6713), and environment protection. . To qualify for the scholarship program, a government employee must have a bachelor's degree, a permanent appointment for three years at the time of application, a performance rating of at least "very satisfactory" for the last two consecutive rating periods prior to application, and must be in good health. All applicants must have the nomination of their agency heads. The CSC said co-terminus employees as well as those with pending administrative cases may also apply for the grant under certain conditions. The scholarship is also open to employees who have previously earned master's units, are on thesis writing, or have availed of short-term courses. Application requirements include: 1] Properly accomplished application form (Revised CS Form 101-B, March 2006) which is available at CSC Regional and Field Offices or may be downloaded from the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph; 2] Four copies of identical, 1.5" x 2" I.D. pictures with full name tag, taken within 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. The LSP-MDC written examination to be conducted nationwide on May 10 shall be valid for school year 2010-2011. Posted: March 20, 2009 Unionism in gov't still strong Sixty-five (65) government employee unions registered in 2008, posting a 62.5% increase from the previous year's figures, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported. This brings to 1,664 the total number of public sector unions in the country. Of the number, 26 came from national government agencies (NGAs), 22 from the local government units (LGUs), five from government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), and 12 from state universities and colleges (SUCs). 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, 58 unions were accredited in 2008, leading to a total of 732 accredited unions since 1987. 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 serve as the collective voice of government employees, the CSC said, adding that they can be a partner of management in the crafting, implementation and monitoring of policies. Unions are also encouraged to serve as watchdogs for graft and corruption in their respective agencies. As one of its primary mandates, the Commission upholds public sector unionism as a means to ensure smooth relations between the management and the rank-and-file, thus promoting effective public service delivery and good governance. In line with this, the CSC joins the Public Sector Labor-Management Council (PSLMC) and government employees' associations in the conduct of the 2009 National Workers' Congress on March 23, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. Hundreds of government employee unions, along with various management groups, are expected to attend this major event. Activities to be held during the Congress include Regional Workers' Consultation by sector, election of sectoral representatives, parallel sessions/training programs on various concerns for the workers and management groups, and presentations by PSLMC members. CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo will deliver the keynote address on "The Partnership in Government and Advancement of Morale, Efficiency, Responsiveness, Courtesy and Integrity (MERCI) in the Government Service". The PSLMC is composed of Saludo as chair, the Labor and Employment Secretary as vice-chair, and the Finance, Justice and Budget Secretaries as members. The CSC serves as the Secretariat to the Council. Participants may register on March 23 at the Congress venue. Registration fee is P2,700.00. Attendance to the event earns an equivalent of four hours of training credited to each participant. Separate training credits will be given to those who attend the training programs. For further details, please contact telephone numbers 931-4149, 931-8039 and 931-8071. Posted: March 18, 2009 Single citizen's helpline to link gov't agencies Interconnected helplines of all government offices may be the wave of the future. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) gathered last March 11 government officials, including information technology (IT) managers and public information officers, for a forum on interconnecting current and future public assistance systems to improve the delivery of services to the public and to cut red tape. The move is in line with the implementation of Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, which directs agencies to review and improve frontline service delivery. CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo gave a brief message on the government's Anti-Red Tape Campaign, after which CICT Commissioner Tim de Rivera explained the process of establishing and interconnecting citizen's helplines via IT. A hands-on simulation was conducted to give the audience a better understanding on how the government-wide Citizen's Helpline would work. Undersecretary Celia Yangco of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Assistant Commissioner Lilia Guillermo of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and Mayor Freddie Tinga of Taguig City presented their respective agencies' IT programs and facilities, proving that efficient and effective public service delivery can be achieved with the help of available technology. Posted: March 17, 2009 1,500 expected to attend workers' congress Around 1,500 government workers and managers will gather for the National Workers' Congress on March 23, 2009 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. The Congress, with the theme "Public Sector Unions (PSU): Towards the Institutionalization of Citizen's Charter", highlights the key role of government employees' organizations in the implementation of anti-red tape measures, particularly in the crafting of agencies' service standards or Citizen's Charters. It also seeks to evaluate the current state of public sector unionism thru dialogues between representatives of PSUs and management. This major event is organized by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) together with the Public Sector Labor-Management Council (PSLMC) and government employees' associations. The PSLMC is composed of CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo as chair, the Labor and Employment Secretary as vice-chair, and the Finance, Justice and Budget Secretaries as members. The CSC serves as the Secretariat to the Council. Activities to be held during the Congress include Regional Workers' Consultation by sector, election of eight sectoral representatives, parallel sessions/training programs on various concerns for the workers and management groups, presentations by PSLMC members, and a keynote speech of the PSLMC Chair on "The Partnership in Government and Advancement of Morale, Efficiency, Responsiveness, Courtesy and Integrity (MERCI) in the Government Service". The 1987 Philippine Constitution grants government employees the right to self-organization, or to form unions, associations or societies that would serve as the unified voice of employees toward the advancement and protection of their interests. PSUs can be a partner of management in policy-making, implementation and monitoring, as well as a "watchdog" for graft and corruption in government. Harnessing public sector unionism is part of CSC's major thrusts based on the principle that a solid partnership between employees and the management is one of the prerequisites of effective public service delivery and good governance. Those who wish to participate in the Congress may register until March 13 at the nearest CSC Regional Office or at the Personnel Relations Office, CSC Building, Diliman, Quezon City. Participants may also register on March 23 at the Congress venue. Registration fee is P2,700.00. Attendance to the event earns an equivalent of four hours of training credited to each participant. Separate training credits will be given to those who attend the training programs. For further details, please contact telephone numbers 931-4149, 931-8039 and 931-8071. Posted: March 6, 2009 1,623 pass fire, penology officer exams A total of 1,126 examinees passed the Fire Officer examination (FOE), while 497 others made the grade in the Penology Officer examination (POE), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced. The figures, the CSC said, represent 31.9% and 27.6% of the total number of examinees who took the FOE and POE, respectively, in selected regions last November 9. Garnering a rating of 85.09, Marisan S. Robregado from NCR topped the FOE, while Jorge R. Lechico, also from NCR, topped the POE with a rating of 89.43. Completing the list of top 10 examinees for the FOE are: Antonio L. Garrido Jr. (NCR), 85.05; Dario L. Panerio (Bicol), 84.86; Julius G. Gesulgon (W. Visayas), 84.85; Nestor M. Conda (Bicol), 84.51; Wendel F. Figurasin (NCR), 83.92; Leonardo A. Cui Jr. (E. Visayas), 83.77; Ernesto SJ. San Diego (NCR) and Ariel S. Sabale (W. Visayas), 83.73; Richie R. Pring (NCR), 83.72; and Elberto C. Marqueses Jr. (NCR), 83.68. For the POE: Joaquin T. Montero (W. Visayas), 86.86; Carlos G. Lanzuela Jr. (NCR), 86.62; Roger M. Aquino (NCR), 86.52; Allan D. Avecilla (NCR), 86.51; Emmanuel Adrian B. Espinosa (NCR), 86.18; Marilou M. Rico (S. Tagalog) and Salvador G. Fecara III (W. Visayas), 86.01; Jose B. Brugada Jr. (NCR), 86.00; Renante B. Tejada (C. Visayas), 85.94; and Mamarinta Boy B. Lim (NCR), 85.81. Profile of passers showed that both examinations were dominated by males, registering at 1,093 for the FOE and 455 for the POE, against 47 FOE female passers and 48 POE female passers. Majority of passers for both FOE and POE were aged past 35 years and cited promotion at work as their main reason for taking the examinations. This, as bulk of the passers revealed that they have been with the Bureau of Fire Protection or the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology for more than three years. The CSC said the resulting eligibilities, which are the Fire Officer Eligibility and the Penology Officer Eligibility, are both second level eligibilities that shall be considered appropriate for second level ranks in the fire protection, jail and penology, and other functionally related ranks in the public safety service, except for uniformed personnel in the Philippine National Police. The complete list of successful examinees of the November 9, 2008 Fire and Penology Officer examinations can now be accessed at the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: March 4, 2009 5,607 pass career service exams A total of 5,607 examinees passed the career service examinations conducted nationwide last November 16, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported. Said number comprises 9.99% of the 56,141 hopefuls who took the exam. Of the said figure, 4,012 passed the Professional test while 1,595 passed the Sub-Professional test. Passers of the Professional exam shall be conferred Career Service Professional Eligibility needed for appointment to professional, technical and scientific positions in government. On the other hand, those who hurdled the Sub-professional test shall be conferred the corresponding eligibility for clerical, trades, crafts and custodial service positions in government. The CSC said that eligibility is one of the four qualification standards (QS) for permanent appointment to a career service position in government. The three others are education, experience, and training. Cream of the crop The top 10 passers of the Professional exam are: Ena Angelica C. Luga (CAR), 84.00; Elizabeth Joy M. Sadiarin (NCR), 83.83; Christian P. Umali (S. Tagalog), 83.76; Vijay D. Lalangan (Ilocos), 83.66; Rose Ann B. Ronato (E. Visayas), 83.63; Alvin I.S. Juan (C. Luzon), 83.59; Gabriel Enrique H. Limson (NCR), 83.56; Arlene C. Basinang (SOCCSKSARGEN), 83.50; Patrick Brian L. Tan (NCR), 83.49; and Victoria Raye P. Alberto (NCR), 83.48. In terms of regional performance, the National Capital Region got the highest passing rate at 13.84% or 1,034 passers out of 7,473 examinees. The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) followed closely with 13.53% passing rate. Placing third is Davao Region with a passing rate of 9.9%. Meanwhile, Edgar Manuel A. Aureus from the Bicol Region topped the Sub-Professional level with a rating of 93.46. Others who made it to the top 10 are: Glenn C. Hufancia (Ilocos), 93.19; Jefferson J. Vinoya (Cagayan Valley), 92.35; Argie G. Suboc (W. Visayas), 92.07; Sherwin M. Orbon (Bicol), 91.58; Anna Katrina A. Ty (Bicol), 91.55; Ritta Dianne G. Ramos (C. Luzon), 91.31; Alaine G. Revote (NCR), 90.98; Marielle B. Lunas (Bicol), 90.88; and Jeross R. Aguilar (Bicol), 90.76. Beating other regions in overall performance in the Sub-Professional level was CAR with a passing rate of 17.1% or 73 passers out of 427 examinees. The Bicol Region landed second with a 17.08% passing rate or 117 passers out of 685 examinees. Ilocos Region, NCR and Davao Region likewise fared well with passing rates of 15.79%, 15.7%, and 15.1%, respectively. Profile of new eligibles Majority of passers for both examination levels (3,095) were unemployed. A total of 1,267 passers came from the private sector and 969 from the government. Some 165 were self-employed. The new Professional eligibles prefer work in the areas of research/report writing, management and audit analysis, accounting, human resource development, and project planning/management. On the other hand, the Sub-professional eligibles prefer typing, data/document control, encoding, computer operation, general clerical, printing, and property custodial. In terms of gender, 63% or 3,534 passers were female, 2,070 were male, and 23 provided invalid data. The passers were relatively young, with 68% or 3,810 falling under the 18-24 age bracket and 1,312 under the 25-31 age bracket. The complete list of successful examinees of the November 16, 2008 career service Professional and Sub-Professional examinations may be accessed at the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. Passers are advised to coordinate with the CSC Regional Office concerned on the requirements and procedure in claiming their Certificates of Eligibility (COE). Meanwhile, those who failed may secure a copy of their Reports of Rating also through the CSC website. Posted: February 17, 2009 UP janitor helps clear records, gets more benefits From 92 centavos to 32 thousand pesos. After a thorough review of records and due to humanitarian considerations, retired University of the Philippines (UP) janitor Meliton Zamora will now receive from the institution which he had faithfully served for 41 years a lot more than the 92 centavo retirement benefit. Zamora recently hogged headlines after his plight on his retirement benefit was published in a national daily. The Civil Service Commission (CSC), through Assistant Commissioner Anicia Marasigan-De Lima, coordinated with UP Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Elizabeth L. Enriquez and Director Angela D. Escoto of the Human Resource Development Office to look into the case of Zamora, who served as UP janitor from July 8, 1965 up to his compulsory retirement on July 8, 2006. Records indicate that Zamora retired under Republic Act No. 8291 for a five-year lump sum with pension after five years. He already received his five-year lump sum benefit. Zamora's problem was his terminal leave pay or the cash value of his accumulated unused leave credits for 41 years of service. He contested UP's computation of his terminal leave pay from March 1970 to December 31, 1993. De Lima requested UP to re-compute based on available documents. Records indicate that Zamora has remaining 95.041 unused or unmonetized leave credits with a cash equivalent of P32,610.75. Thus, to settle the matter, the CSC recommended to UP the payment of said amount since records show that he had received various awards from UP during his 41 years of dedicated service as well as due to humanitarian consideration. UP Chancellor Sergio S. Cao approved the recommendation granting Zamora P32,610.75 or the cash equivalent of the leave credits. Zamora can now claim this amount from UP anytime. The janitor expressed gratitude for the assistance of CSC's and UP's officials. The UP management thanked CSC for its support and stressed that the Commission can indeed be relied upon by civil servants. Posted: February 11, 2009 CSC extends deadline for Career Service Written Exam applications The deadline for filing of applications for the March 29 Career Service Professional and Sub-professional examinations - Paper and Pencil Test (PPT) has been extended to February 16. This was announced by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). The CSC said the extension of the deadline from February 11 was prompted by numerous requests from the public. To qualify for the career service written exam, 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 since October 2002. Passing the tests would result in the conferment of either Professional eligibility or Sub-professional eligibility needed, among others, for appointment to corresponding positions in the government. Interested applicants for the March 29 exam must personally submit the following requirements at the CSC Regional or Field Office: Properly accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2008); four pieces of 1.5" x 2" I.D. pictures in standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up) and with hand-held full name tag showing the applicant's first name, middle initial, last name, and extension name, if any; and original and photocopy of any valid I.D. card bearing the applicant's name, picture, date of birth and signature, and the issuing officer's name and signature. Examination fee is P350. In Metro Manila, applicants may file at the CSC-National Capital Region office at 25 Kaliraya Street, Doña Josefa, Quezon City, or at any of the CSC's 14 Field Offices in the metropolis. For the complete directory of CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide, and for further details on applying for the career service written examination, log on to the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. Meanwhile, results of the written examination held last November 16, 2008 has already been released and can be viewed at the CSC website. An online generation of the Report of Rating for those who did not meet the passing grade shall be made available. Moreover, the CSC announced that the filing of applications for the February exam schedules of the Computer Assisted Test (CAT) at the CSC Central Office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City was closed on February 3. Filing of CAT applications will resume on March 3 for the March exam schedules. Acceptance and processing of CAT applications shall be on a first-come, first-served basis. The quota is set at 140 examinees for the Professional level and 70 examinees for the Sub-professional level. Posted: February 10, 2009 CSC: Nearly 180,000 examinees in 2008 Almost 180,000 hopefuls took the different examinations administered in 2008 by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). The CSC's Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office (ERPO) reported that the bulk of the examinees took the career service professional test, 76.76% or 135,602 of the 176,663 total number of test applicants last year. Those who pass the career service professional level will be granted first grade eligibility which is required in technical, professional and scientific positions in government service. A total of 34,521 examinees or 19.54% took the Career Service Sub-Professional Examination. Passing this examination results in the grant of Sub-Professional eligibility needed for clerical, trades, crafts and custodial service positions in government service. The CSC also administered the Fire Officer Examination (FOE) to 3,533 examinees, and the Penology Officer Examination (POE) to some 1,800 examinees. The FOE and POE are specialized examinations administered by the Commission in collaboration with the Bureau of Fire Protection, and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, respectively. Also conducted was the Qualifying Test for the Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE) to 851 examinees, and the Career Minister (CARMIN) examination, the promotional test for consuls, to 40 examinees. The FSOE and CARMIN are administered in coordination with the Department of Foreign Affairs. Some 250 aspirants took the competitive examination for the Local Scholarship Program for Master's Degree Course (LSP-MDC), which grants a one-year scholarship to qualified government workers who want to pursue higher studies for career development. Also conducted by the CSC last year was a Supplemental Written Examination for the (July 2007) Career Executive Officer Examination with 62 examinees. The CSC counts as one its major functions the administration of civil service and agency-assisted examinations to uphold and help ensure merit and fitness in the bureaucracy. It will be conducting the first round of Career Service Professional and Sub-Professional (paper and pencil mode) examinations for the current year on March 29. Filing of applications for both types of exams is ongoing until Feb. 11 at all CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide. For details on application requirements and procedure, visit the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: February 6, 2009 CSC opens search for outstanding public servants The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is urging the public to nominate exceptional public servants, whether individual or group, to the 2009 Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees. The CSC is now accepting nominations to the Search, which it conducts annually through the Honor Awards Program (HAP) to recognize and reward state workers who have made outstanding contributions and have 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 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 the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713). 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. 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 March 31, 2009. 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 Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. Deserving awardees will be entitled to automatic promotion, plaques and trophies, cash bonus and other incentives. Conferment of the awards will take place on September to coincide with the celebration of the 109th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. For more information on the 2009 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: January .30, 2009 CSC clarifies rule on rationalization State employees whose posts are abolished under Executive Order No. 366 or the rationalization plan can opt to stay in government or avail of the generous separation package. This was clarified yesterday by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Ricardo L. Saludo. The CSC chief also cautioned government employees against irresponsible alarmists who only create an atmosphere of confusion and dissent. Under the law, affected personnel with permanent or temporary appointment who would opt to remain in government service shall be placed in other agencies by the CSC where additional personnel are required. Affected personnel, with appointments attested by the CSC, whether hired on a permanent or temporary basis, who would opt to retire or be separated from the service shall be given the option to avail themselves of retirement schemes. The CSC Chief also pointed out that police, teachers and health worker posts will not be affected by the Executive Order 366. "Initially, those affected by the reorganization will stay with CSC until they are reassigned to their new posts," Chair Saludo expressed. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed in 2004 Executive Order No. 366, "Directing A Strategic Review of the Operations and Organizations of the Executive Branch and Providing Options and Incentives for Government Employees Who May Be Affected by the Rationalization of the Functions and Agencies of the Executive Branch." The law directs agencies to prepare a rationalization plan to identify posts that are redundant/outdated or no longer relevant to the accomplishment of the major final outputs of the particular agency. The review of agency operations and structure also aim to improve the quality and efficiency of government services. Posted: January 27, 2009 The government's anti-red tape campaign gets a big boost in the 2009 budget which provides for all national government agencies, local government units, state universities and colleges and government-owned and controlled corporations to allot at least one half of one percent of their maintenance and operating expenses to implement Republic Act No. 9485, also known as the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007. "We appreciate the assistance provided by our legislators in providing much-needed funds for the anti-red tape programs for speedy, honest and efficient frontline services for our people", Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Ricardo L. Saludo said. "We are especially thankful to the Senate President, the House Speaker, and the heads of the bicameral committee that finalized the budget, Senators Edgardo J. Angara and Representative Junie E. Cua." Chair Saludo said that the funding support will cover CSC-approved anti-red tape programs that shall include but not be limited to the following: assessment and streamlining of frontline services, development and implementation of an output-based performance evaluation system, publication in billboards of their respective Citizen's Charter, putting up of technology-based support systems that would immediately address client complaints and requests for assistance, conduct of dialogues with stakeholders on enhancement of services, and setting up of mechanisms to eliminate fixers and fixing activities. Chair Saludo heads the inter-agency oversight committee on the implementation of the Anti-Red Tape Act. The CSC, together with the Office of the Ombudsman, the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), has been at the forefront of the campaign which aims to improve delivery of frontline services and reduce graft and corruption in government offices. These agencies have been going full gear for the past months in drawing up support for and in implementing the law in the bureaucracy. Orientations on the provisions of the law and workshops/consultations have been conducted by the CSC and DAP. CSC is also coordinating with the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Local Government Academy for the conduct of training among local government executives and personnel. Chair Saludo has also directed CSC regional directors to provide full assistance and to showcase one city/municipality and one province which have complied with the Act, including the drawing up of their respective Citizen's Charters. He cited the City Government of Manila which was able to conduct a review of its systems and procedures and eventually draw up its Citizen's Charter, the first local government unit to do so under R.A. No. 9485. The Anti-Red Tape Act requires each agency to come up with Citizen's Charter which lists down the agency's frontline services, the length of time for each transaction, forms required and fees to be paid. Among the salient features of the law is the eradication of fixers and establishment of public assistance and complaints desks in all government agencies. The law specifically provides penalties against fixers: dismissal from the service and maximum imprisonment of six years or payment of fine of not more than P200,000 or both. "With budgetary funding for the Anti-Red Tape Act, more and more of our people will enjoy speedy, honest and efficient service from the government," Saludo said. Posted: January 22, 2009 No let up in war against red tape
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) launched today its Citizen's Charter as part of the agency's measures to eliminate red tape. CSC Chair Ricardo L. Saludo led the unveiling of the Citizen's Charter together with Congressman Eduardo C. Zialcita, one of the proponents of Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 in the lower house. The CSC Citizen's Charter aims to guide clients of the Commission in accessing their frontline services, thus promoting transparency and speedy service. It also prevents corruption by eliminating fixers. It covers 13 frontline services rendered by CSC's central and regional offices, and includes a step-by-step procedure of each service, the fees and requirements needed, the maximum processing time, and the employee responsible for each step. The CSC is one of the few government offices that have accomplished their Citizen's Charters. The City of Manila launched its Citizen's Charter last January 8, while the Bureau of Customs is expected to come out with its own Charter soon. Aside from the Citizen's Charter, the CSC also introduced to the public its improved Public Assistance and Complaints Desk. Located at the Public Assistance and Information Office, the Desk is the Commission's first line of contact with the citizenry where queries on civil service matters as well as reports/feedback on government services, are entertained and acted upon. It also accepts inquiries and complaints through telephone hotline (02) 9320111, TEXTCSC hotline 0917-8398272, and e-mail address pis@csc.gov.ph. Anti-fixer campaign The CSC urged the public anew to take part in the anti-red tape drive by reporting fixers through text or phone. Last December 9, the CSC and the Office of the Ombudsman jointly launched the "Fix the Fixers Campaign" which aims to solicit public participation in eliminating fixers in government offices. Under R.A. 9485, fixers can face imprisonment of as long as six years, or a fine of up to P200,000, or both. Government employees who engage in fixing or collusion with fixers are subject to dismissal and perpetual disqualification from public service, on top of criminal penalties. Tips on fixers may be sent or called in to the Office of the Ombudsman at (02) 9274102, (02) 9272404, 0926-6994703; and to the Civil Service Commission at (02) 9320111, 0917-8398272. The key details needed are the fixer's name, the name and location of the government office where he operates, and the date and type of transactions he offers to 'fix.' Posted: January 20, 2009 2009 Civil Service Examination calendar released The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the calendar of national civil service examinations to be conducted in 2009. The Commission will be administering three types of examination with the following schedule: Career Service Professional and Sub-Professional examinations (paper-and-pencil test) March 29, July 26, and November 15; and Local Scholarship Program-Master's Degree Course (LSP-MDC) May 10. The Career Service Professional and Sub-Professional examinations are open to applicants who are at least 18 years old regardless of their educational attainment, and who have not yet met the limitation on the frequency of taking the career service exams, which shall be once in three months and up to four times only. Applicants who have failed the same level of exam for four times already can apply for the same level of exam only after two years from the date of the fourth failed examination taken. Passing the career service exams would result in the conferment of either Professional or Sub-professional eligibility appropriate for appointment to corresponding positions in the government. Filing of applications is now open for the first schedule of the career service exams on March 29. Application requirements include properly accomplished application form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2008), four pieces of 1.5" x 2" I.D. pictures with hand-held full name tag, and original and photocopy of any valid I.D. card. Filing of applications will be until February 11, 2009. Meanwhile, the schedule of career service exams via the computer-assisted test (CAT) in the CSC Central Office shall be announced later and posted in the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. On the other hand, the LSP-MDC grants a one-year scholarship opportunity to qualified government employees to pursue master's or postgraduate studies. Application forms are available at any CSC Regional or Field Office, or may be downloaded from the CSC website. Examination fee is P350 for the career service exams, while no fees shall be charged for the LSP-MDC. Applications may be filed at any CSC Regional or Field Office. The CSC Central Office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City does not accept applications for written exams. For details on application requirements and procedure, interested applicants may log on to the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph. Posted: January 9, 2009
It should come in the form of an information billboard to be prominently displayed at the main entrance of or at conspicuous places within the concerned government offices. The Office of the President has also issued Administrative Order No. 241 and 241-A to expedite implementation of R.A. 9485. Aside from the streamlining and posting of transaction systems and procedures, it also requires agencies to establish a public assistance and complaints desk and to provide hotline numbers that would effectively receive feedback and monitor client satisfaction. Anti-fixer campaign In line with measures to eliminate red tape in government, the CSC and the Office of the Ombudsman jointly launched in December last year the "Fix the Fixer Campaign" which enjoins citizens to take part in the war against red tape by reporting fixers by text or phone. The key details needed are 1) the fixer's name, 2) the name and location of the government office where he operates, 3) the date and type of transactions he offers to 'fix.' R.A. 9485 imposes stiff penalties on fixers: imprisonment of as long as six years, or a fine of up to P200,000, or both. Government employees who engage in fixing or collusion with fixers are subject to dismissal and perpetual disqualification from public service, on top of the criminal penalties. Tips on fixers can be texted or called in to the following hotline numbers:
Posted: January 8, 2009 Joint statement of OMB and CSC on the new anti-fixer campaign The Office of the Ombudsman and the Civil Service Commission have joined forces with the public in a war on fixers. Armed with the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, which took effect in September, the OMB and the CSC are launching on December 9, the International Anti-Corruption Day, the Fix the Fixers Campaign to solicit information on fixers from their victims as well as upright civil servants. In the Fix the Fixers Campaign, citizens can report fixers by text or phone to the OMB and the CSC, which shall investigate and prosecute the offenders. The key details needed are 1) the fixer's name, 2) the name and location of the government office where he operates, 3) the date and type of transactions he offers to 'fix.' The tips can be texted or called in to hotline numbers given at the end of this statement. The Anti-Red Tape Law (R.A. 9485) imposes stiff penalties on fixers: imprisonment of as long as six years, or a fine of up to P200,000, or both. Government employees who engage in fixing or collusion with fixers are subject to dismissal and perpetual disqualification from public service, on top of the criminal penalties. Let the fixers be warned: don't risk years of prison and big fines just to skim a few hundred pesos. In this Anti-Fixer Campaign we appeal for the people's vigilance and support, as we do for other major initiatives of the nationwide anti-red tape campaign. Already, the four oversight agencies of the campaign — CSC, OMB, the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission, and the Development Academy of the Philippines — have been tapping the views and expertise of clientele and stakeholders in streamlining the frontline services of national agencies. As these procedures are published, with deadlines, fees and requirements clearly set forth, the public can report violations and delays, which are also punishable under R.A. 9485. In addition, we support efforts by the government and Congress to raise the salaries of public sector personnel under the Salaries Standardization Law Phase 3 resolution. With higher government pay especially in the tough economic environment, there will be less incentive and pressure for public servants to engage in corruption. The Anti-Fixer Campaign is our chance to prove that when the government and the public unite to achieve a common good, we can make a big difference. We call on all sectors to support this campaign and be essential partners in reforming public service delivery. Sama-sama nating sugpuin ang katiwalian!
Posted: December 10, 2008 Agencies directed to post Citizen's Charters All government agencies nationwide should streamline and post the procedures for their most heavily utilized services not later than December 31, 2008. This was announced yesterday by the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Streamlining and posting of procedures are only among the things government agencies are required to do under Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007. "Red tape in government has long been a bane to development," Saludo said, adding that the new law provides for the adoption of specific courses of action for all government agencies. The CSC Chief added that the Anti-Red Tape Act promotes transparency of government frontline services and encourages public vigilance. It also helps weed out fixers. Under R.A. 9485, agencies are also required to draw a Citizen's Charter. It should contain a step-by-step procedure of the agency's top 20 services, including the name of employee responsible for each step, the maximum time to conclude the process, documents to be presented by the client, amount of fees, procedure for filing complaints in relation to requests and applications, feedback mechanisms, among other information. The Office of the President has issued Administrative Order No. 241-A to expedite implementation of the Act. The same directive has required agencies to "establish in their respective offices a public assistance and complaints desk and provide the public hotline number/s which should be purposely set up to effectively receive feedback and monitor customer satisfaction" also by December 31. Congress passed R.A. 9485 last year; the CSC drew up the law's implementing rules and regulations which took effect September this year. Posted: November 27, 2008 | |||||||||||||
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