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CSC STRENGTHENS RIGHT OF GOV’T WORKERS TO ORGANIZE

“Good employee relations is vital in advancing employee welfare and participatory governance.” This was emphasized in a message delivered by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles during the launch and ceremonial signing of the 2024 Rules and Regulations Governing the Exercise of the Right of Government Employees to Organize held recently at the Justice […]

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NOGRALES: MODIFIED NCR WORK SCHEDULE OK WITH CSC

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) notes the new resolution of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Metro Manila Council (MMC) to adopt the flexible working schedule for public servants in local government units (LGUs) in the metro as a temporary solution to traffic congestion. In a statement, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles noted that the […]

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CSC: RAMADAN ‘FLEXITIME’ FOR MUSLIM GOV’T WORKERS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) joins Muslim officials and employees in the public service in the observance of Ramadan and celebration of Eid’l Fitr. During the period of Ramadan, the CSC encouraged Muslim civil servants to consider reporting under flexible working arrangements (FWA) aimed to accommodate their religious practices while ensuring the continuity of government […]

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CSC REITERATES NO WORK POLICY ON MUSLIM HOLIDAYS

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reiterates Policy on the Recognition of Muslim Holidays for Purposes of the Observance of 𝘓𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭 𝘐𝘴𝘳𝘢 𝘞𝘢𝘭 𝘔𝘪’𝘳𝘢𝘫 on 8 February 2024. Per CSC Memorandum Circular No. 3, s. 2024 issued on 7 February, all Muslim government officials and employees are free from office work on 8 February 2024 without being marked absent. To reiterate, […]

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NOGRALES TO GOV’T WORKERS: TAKE CSC ONLINE COURSES

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles urged public servants to elevate their knowledge by joining the competency-based learning and development (L&D) courses offered online through the CSC Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS is an online platform developed by the Civil Service Institute (CSI) that serves as a one-stop-shop for civil servants who want […]

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QUALIFIED WORKERS URGED: APPLY FOR CSE-PR GRANT

Workers in government who have been in the service for at least 10 years and have acquired relevant knowledge and skills but do not possess the appropriate civil service eligibility are encouraged to apply for the Grant of Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR). Under Civil Service Commission (CSC) Resolution No. 2301123 promulgated on […]

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CSC TO GOV’T AGENCIES: PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH

As the country celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is reminding government agencies of the need to promote the mental health of the 1.9 million state workers nationwide. According to CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles, agency heads and officials must recognize that the quality of public service delivered to stakeholders depends on […]

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CSC WARNS GOV’T WORKERS: NO ELECTIONEERING

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued a reminder to the 1.9 million government employees across the country, urging them to refrain from participating in electioneering and partisan activities as the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan election candidates conduct their campaigns between 19 October and 28 October 2023. Electioneering and partisan political activity refers to acts […]

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Politics

PROMOTE GOV’T WORKERS ON RETIREMENT — ESCUDERO

Senator Chiz Escudero is pushing for the automatic promotion of government employees upon retirement like their counterparts in the military and the police organizations to ensure that they will have a comfortable life after serving their country for many years. Escudero’s Senate Bill 297, which proposes to grant a promotion of one salary grade level […]

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GOV’T EMPLOYEES HOLD NATIONWIDE MEDICAL MISSION

In celebration of the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA), government officials and employees from various regions came together as they held the nationwide Medical Mission of Government Workers on 28 September 2023. The medical mission’s aim was to provide basic medical and dental services to the marginalized sectors all over the country. “Public service […]