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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reminded government employees to uphold political neutrality and avoid engaging in partisan political activities ahead of the May 2025 elections.
Under Joint COMELEC-CSC Advisory on Electioneering and Partisan Political Activities (Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2016), government employees are strictly prohibited from:
- Forming groups, associations, or committees to solicit votes or campaign for/against a candidate.
- Holding political rallies, caucuses, meetings, or parades for election campaigning.
- Making speeches, announcements, or media commentaries to support or oppose a candidate.
- Publishing, distributing, or displaying campaign materials promoting or opposing a candidate.
- Directly or indirectly soliciting votes, pledges, or support for a candidate or party.
- Using government resources—such as time, personnel, facilities, and equipment—for political purposes.
- Providing financial or material contributions to candidates or political parties.
- Wearing campaign-related shirts, pins, caps, or accessories, unless authorized by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
- Serving as a watcher for a political party or candidate during the election.
Read more: CSC warns government employees against engaging in partisan political activities
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If there is a government worker that inspired you or has changed the lives of people they serve, improved the community, and or made significant contributions to the nation, nominate them to the 2025 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. Nominations may be submitted until 31 March 2025.
As part of the government’s Honor Awards Program (HAP), the annual Search aims to recognize civil servants for their dedication and commitment to public service while inspiring others to uphold excellence and integrity in government work.
Read more: CSC accepts nominations for the Search for Outstanding Government Workers until 31 March
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A total of 318,973 individuals took the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and Subprofessional levels on Sunday, 2 March 2025, across 95 testing centers in 16 regions nationwide.
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) extends its gratitude to the examinees, proctors, and volunteer government employees whose cooperation contributed to the smooth and successful administration of the exam.
Read more: 300,000 take CSE nationwide, results to be released on 2 May
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During Ramadan, official time of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. is modified to 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. without noon break and the difference of two hours will not be counted as undertime. Furthermore, during Friday, Muslims are excused from work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The announcement was made in light of the observance of the fasting season with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) advising Muslim government workers to adopt flexible working hours pursuant to the Policies on Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs).
Read more: Avail of flexible work during Ramadan, CSC advises Muslim workers in gov’t
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) proudly joins the Department of Education (DepEd) and other key agencies in the ceremonial signing of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 12080, also known as the Basic Education Mental Health and Well-Being Promotion Act.
As part of its commitment to strengthening mental health services in the education sector, the CSC played a crucial role in formulating the IRR, ensuring the institutionalization of new plantilla positions dedicated to providing mental health support in public schools. These include:
- Schools Division Counselors
- School Counselors
- School Counselor Associates
Under the IRR, the CSC will oversee the standardization of qualification requirements, recruitment, and appointment processes for these positions, ensuring that qualified mental health professionals are deployed across Schools Division Offices (SDOs) and public schools nationwide. This initiative will help address the growing need for counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health education in the basic education system.
CSC Chairperson Marilyn Barua-Yap emphasized the importance of institutionalizing mental health services through permanent plantilla positions, ensuring sustainability and career growth for mental health professionals in government service.
Read more: CSC supports mental health in basic education with creation of new plantilla positions
