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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced the testing centers, school assignments, and important reminders for the Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO) scheduled on 26 January 2025.
Examinee Advisory
A total of 489 examinees across 12 regional testing centers should review Examination Advisory No. 1, s. 2025, and access their school assignments through the Online Notice of School Assignment (ONSA) on the CSC website.
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminds government agencies to uphold the 10-day paid leave for female employees under Republic Act No. 9262, the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC) Act of 2004. This initiative supports victim-survivors of abuse during the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW).
Support for Victims
The special leave ensures that women in government service, regardless of employment status, can address critical needs such as medical care, counseling, legal protection, and pursuing legal action. It also applies to female employees supporting child victims of abuse.
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued the Revised Dress Code for government officials and employees when performing official duties, both on and off government premises.
In CSC Resolution No. 24000766 promulgated on 29 August 2024, the CSC introduced updated dress code guidelines aimed at boosting employee morale, professionalism, and productivity of the over two million civil servants, whether working onsite or under flexible arrangements.
The Revised Dress Code is aligned with the implementation of Republic Act No. 9242 (Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law), the CSC-DOH-DOLE Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, s. 2020 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Public Sector), and CSC Resolution No. 2200209 (Policies on Flexible Work Arrangements in Government). The new rules also address emerging social issues such as gender equality, disability inclusion, and social diversity.
It covers all government officials and employees regardless of employment status, whether appointive or elective, in all government agencies and instrumentalities, namely: constitutional bodies; departments, bureaus, and agencies of national government agencies; government-owned and controlled corporations with original charters; local government units; and state universities and colleges.
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) invites skilled professionals such as carpenters, plumbers, and electricians to apply for Skills Eligibility – Category II, which qualifies them for certain government positions not requiring written tests.
Under CSC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 11, s. 1996, as amended by MC No. 10, s. 2013, eligible individuals must have a "Very Satisfactory" performance rating for one year under a temporary appointment.
However, this eligibility is limited to specified roles and is not equivalent to Career Service Professional or Subprofessional eligibilities.
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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.
Read more: CSC welcomes confirmation of Chairperson Barua-Yap
