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MAYOR ISKO THANKS PBMM FOR JO WORKERS’ P7K BONUS

Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso thanked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto for the timely issuance of Administrative Order No. 39, which authorizes a one-time gratuity pay of up to ₱7,000 for job order (JO) and contract of service (COS) workers in government.During the President’s visit to Baseco recently, Domagoso […]

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REGULARIZATION OF GOV’T CONTRACTUAL WORKERS PUSHED

Senator Camille Villar called on the government to fill thousands of unoccupied positions and regularize long-serving job order (JO) and contractual workers to make public service more efficient, cost-effective, and responsive. Villar’s statement comes amid the ongoing Senate budget deliberations for fiscal year 2026, where the Civil Service Commission (CSC) revealed that over 83,000 first-level […]

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NAZAL FILES BILL TO END ‘PADRINO SYSTEM’ IN GOV’T

Bagong Henerasyon Party-list Representative Robert Nazal is pushing for the “Gobyernong Walang Padrino” Bill meant to “restore faith in government and institutionalize meritocracy, transparency, and accountability in the civil service.” Nazal said, “given the current crisis of confidence in government and bureaucracy because of corruption in infrastructure projects, our House Bill 242 is a timely solution.” […]

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YAMSUAN: USE DIGITAL TECH TO BUILD TRUST IN GOVT

Parañaque 2nd District Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan has called on fellow lawmakers to leverage digital tools to build “bridges of transparency” that will heighten awareness about state-funded services, strengthen public trust and bring government closer to the people.  Instead of relying on traditional, and often tedious, modes of delivering public services, Yamsuan said government officials […]

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BILL WANTS GOV’T SEIZURE OF FOREIGN-OWNED PROPERTY

Several House leaders filed House Bill No. 11043, or the proposed “Civil Forfeiture Act,” authorizing the government to seize unlawfully acquired real estate properties by foreign nationals, particularly those linked to illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs).  The bill is a result of the ongoing investigation by the House Quad Committee into the alleged criminal […]

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GOV’T SETS P3B FOR P10K CASH GIFTS OF SENIORS

Quezon City Representative Marvin Rillo said the national government is set to spend an initial P3 billion for the P10,000 cash gift of elderly Filipinos reaching the milestone ages of 80, 85, 90, and 95 years old. “Based on the 2025 National Expenditure Program, the government intends to spend up to P3 billion for the initial […]

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CSC SETS NATIONWIDE JOB FAIR SEPTEMBER 2 TO 6

As part of the celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA), the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is set to conduct a nationwide job fair from 2 to 6 September 2024. The 2024 Government Job Fair is an onsite event aimed to provide individuals planning to pursue a career in the public sector with […]

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REGULAR DRUG TESTING FOR ALL GOV’T EXECS PUSHED

Davao City First District Representative Paolo Z. Duterte pushed for the passage of a bill requiring elected and appointed public officials to undergo random drug testing through hair follicle tests every six months. Being at the forefront of public service with the mandate towards integrity and modesty, Duterte said, it is imperative that public officials and […]

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CSC TO JOBSEEKERS: LOOK FOR JOBS IN CSC PORTAL

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles encouraged job seekers interested in public sector positions to explore opportunities through the CSC Job Portal, available at csc.gov.ph/career. He highlighted the portal’s significance in offering aspiring government employees detailed information and easy access to a wide range of job openings within the public sector. “Patuloy ang pagdami […]

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CSC: MORE POSITIONS FOR ELIGIBLE CONTRACTUALS

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles is confident that granting Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR) to specific government workers will increase the number of civil service eligibles and provide new opportunities to join public service. “They always say that the government is the biggest employer whether nationally or locally. We hope that […]