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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has reiterated prohibitions on personnel movements, hiring, and promotions in government agencies during the 2025 election period, per COMELEC Resolution No. 10999.
Key Restrictions
- Transfers/Details: Banned from 12 January to 11 June 2025, without prior COMELEC approval.
- Hiring/Promotions: Suspended from 28 March to 11 May 2025, including new positions, salary increases, or privileges.
Exceptions apply only for essential roles requiring COMELEC authorization.
Read more: CSC enforces election period personnel restrictions
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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and Department of Health (DOH) remind government employees about the benefits and support available under CSC Resolution No. 2400721, Workplace Cancer Control Policy in the Public Sector, and Republic Act (RA) No. 11215, the National Integrated Cancer Control Act.
The policies provide comprehensive cancer control measures, including free cancer risk assessment, prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care in government workplaces. Under RA No. 11215, employees can access affordable and quality cancer treatment, with additional financial assistance through PhilHealth.
Read more: Government employees: Access cancer support under CSC Resolution No. 2400721 and RA 11215
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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.
Read more: 10-day leave for violence victims: CSC calls for strict implementation
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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.
Read more: CSC announces testing centers for 2025 Foreign Service Exam
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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.