The Civil Service Commission (CSC) warmly welcomed Chairperson Marilyn B. Barua-Yap as its new chairperson following the Commission of Appointment's (CA) confirmation of her appointment on 20 November 2024.
“Atty. Barua-Yap's dedication to public service spanning over three decades is marked with excellence and integrity. With her background in law and public administration, Atty. Barua-Yap is equipped to address the complex challenges of our civil service in terms of cultivating service excellence and upholding the core principles of integrity, patriotism and efficiency,” said Senator Cynthia Villar, Chairperson of the Committee on Constitutional Commissions and Offices, as she manifested support for the confirmation of Atty. Barua-Yap.
Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Civil Service, Government Reorganization and Professional Regulation, also expressed his support, “Sa tagal niyang naging lingkod bayan, panatag tayo hindi lamang sa kakayahan niya, kundi lalo na sa malalim niyang pang-unawa sa mga pinagdaaanan ng hanay ng mga kawani ng pamahalaan. Her distinguished four decades in government service marked by integrity and innovation not only make her an excellent choice to lead our CSC, it also serves an inspiration to all aspiring civil servants.”
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed Chairperson Barua-Yap on 17 October 2024 as ad interim chairperson of the CSC for a term expiring on 2 February 2029, replacing former CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles.
Chairperson Barua-Yap's appointment completes the Commission, which now includes a chairperson and two commissioners. She will join Commissioner Aileen Lourdes A. Lizada, who joined the CSC in December 2018, and Commissioner Ryan Alvin R. Acosta, who was confirmed by the CA in February 2022.
Atty. Barua-Yap served as the Undersecretary for Special Concerns and External Affairs and Communication Operations at the Department of Agrarian Reform before her appointment to the CSC. She brings with her a wealth of experience in public administration and governance serving as the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives under the 14th and 15th Congress—the first woman to occupy the position.
During her stint at the House of Representatives, she consistently raised the standard of legislative support services with the introduction of reforms and innovations that were directed towards the core reason for its existence – serving public interest. She imbibed the principle that the House of Representatives is the people’s champion and as such, legislative support services that the House Secretariat delivers should always be measured in terms of the value it brings to the Filipino people.
With her vast experience in both the executive and legislative branches, Atty. Barua-Yap is expected to lead the CSC with integrity, compassion, and a strong commitment to reform. Her tenure is anticipated to introduce initiatives aimed at further improving the quality of public service and strengthening the professionalism and responsiveness of government employees. ###
