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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) reiterates that government employees may like, share, comment on, or repost election-related content on social media for as long as these actions do not solicit support for or against any candidate or party during the campaign period.

The CSC emphasized the need for prudence in using social media to avoid engaging in partisan political activities.

This is as per CSC Memorandum Circular No. 3, s. 2025, which reminds officials and employees to maintain political neutrality in line with the 1987 Constitution.

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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is now granting up to 10 bonus points on the Civil Service Exam (CSE) to qualified military and uniformed personnel (MUP).

Starting 10 August 2025, if you take the CSE and score between 70.00 and 79.99, you may qualify for eligibility with the help of these additional points. 

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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.

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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.

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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).