Government employees affected by Tropical Storms Dante, Emong, Crising, and the southwest monsoon may avail of the Special Emergency Leave (SEL), in accordance with guidelines from the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
Those residing or working in areas officially declared under a state of calamity may use up to five days of SEL within 30 days from the onset of the disaster. This special leave is not deducted from their earned leave credits and may be taken either consecutively or on separate days.
Read more: Special Emergency Leave Available for Government Employees During Calamities
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued the 2025 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service (2025 RACCS) to reflect significant legal and procedural developments since the last revision in 2017.
The RACCS has served as the primary framework for handling disciplinary and non-disciplinary cases involving government officials and employees nationwide. However, changes in legislation, evolving jurisprudence, and updated CSC policies prompted a comprehensive review and overhaul.
The revised 2025 RACCS comprises 159 sections across 23 Rules. Key updates include the integration of laws such as:
Read more: CSC Revises Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service
Sino ang karapat-dapat maparangalan bilang Gawad Lingkod Bayan ng Pangulo at Gawad Pagasa?
This is the question posed to the public as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) requests for public feedback on the 40 national semi-finalists to the 2025 Gawad Lingkod Bayani.
“If you have encountered them, was served by them, or if their projects and programs changed your life, participate in the evaluation process by sending feedback, whether positive or negative until 21 July 2025,” said CSC Chairperson Marilyn B. Yap. The Chairperson explained, “These awards are given to government employees for their exceptional contribution that has meaningful impact in public service. Your comments will help us choose the best nominees who embody our collective ideals as civil servants and create positive image of government service.”
Read more: CSC announces Gawad Lingkod Bayani semi-finalists; solicits feedback
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has approved the 2025 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (ORAOHRA) through Resolution No. 2500358, promulgated on 30 April 2025.
First adopted in 2017 under Resolution No. 1800692 (effective 26 August 2018), the ORAOHRA serves as the comprehensive guide on appointments, promotions, reassignments, and other personnel actions in the career service. Since then, the CSC has issued various amendments to address evolving administrative needs—such as adjustments to training requirements (Resolution No. 1900773) and streamlined procedures for agencies with PRIME-HRM accreditation (Resolution No. 1900898).
The 2025 ORAOHRA introduces further amendments to align government HR policies with relevant laws and respond to emerging challenges such as calamities, disasters, and pandemics.
Read more: CSC Issues Updated Rules on Appointments and Personnel Movements
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is inviting the public to provide feedback—whether positive or negative—on the 13 semi-finalists for this year’s Gawad Dangal ng Bayan.
Your input will help determine whether these individuals deserve to be among this year’s awardees. The deadline for submitting feedback is on 21 July 2025.
The Gawad Dangal ng Bayan is one of the major categories under the Gawad Lingkod Bayani. It is awarded to public servants who have performed an extraordinary act of public service and have consistently demonstrated exemplary ethical behavior, as defined under Republic Act (RA) No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.
Read more: CSC seeks public feedback on Gawad Dangal ng Bayan semi-finalists