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The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has unveiled the list of the 26 semi-finalists for the prestigious 2024 Search for Outstanding Government Workers.

Following this, the CSC is inviting the public to participate in the evaluation process by providing feedback on the national nominees. The public is encouraged to submit their comments, whether positive or negative, for the Presidential Lingkod Bayan and CSC Pagasa Awards until 26 July 2024.

“We invite you to take part in this year’s Search for Outstanding Government Workers by sharing your comments and reactions on the semi-finalists. Your feedback is crucial in helping us recognize the most deserving candidates who exemplify excellence in public service,” said CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) enjoins all civil servants nationwide to join the celebration of this year’s National Disaster Resilience Month (NDRM).

The theme for this year is “Bantayog ng Katatagan at ang Pagbubuklod sa Layuning Kahandaan” and it seeks to highlight the need to work collectively to enhance the country’s resilience and preparedness.

“With 1.9 million civil servants nationwide, government employees have a crucial role in helping raise awareness and promoting the government’s program on disaster resilience. We encourage civil servants to actively engage in the initiatives and activities prepared by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), as well as their respective agencies aimed at enhancing preparedness,” said CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced an initiative to support fresh graduates and first-time jobseekers aiming for government positions by offering Certificates of Eligibility (COE) at no cost.

CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said that under Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11261 or the First Time Jobseekers Assistance Act (FTJAA), government agencies shall no longer collect fees or charges from a first time jobseeker (FTJ) requesting common pre-employment documents.

“We all know how overwhelming it can be to apply for a job for the first time, especially when completing documentary requirements. Offering free pre-employment documents to qualified first-time job seekers not only makes government services more accessible but also expands employment opportunities for Filipinos," said Chairperson Nograles.

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles encouraged job seekers interested in public sector positions to explore opportunities through the CSC Job Portal, available at csc.gov.ph/career.

He highlighted the portal's significance in offering aspiring government employees detailed information and easy access to a wide range of job openings within the public sector.

“Patuloy ang pagdami ng mga oportunidad sa trabaho sa gobyerno dahil laging may pangangailangan para sa mga mahuhusay at tapat na kawani na magbibigay ng dekalidad na serbisyo publiko. Ang CSC Job Portal ay isang madaling paraan upang makita ang mga bakanteng posisyon sa iba't ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan sa lahat ng rehiyon ng Pilipinas,” said Chairperson Nograles.

Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles is confident that granting Career Service Eligibility – Preference Rating (CSE-PR) to specific government workers will increase the number of civil service eligibles and provide new opportunities to join public service.

“They always say that the government is the biggest employer whether nationally or locally. We hope that with this new issuance, we can get more eligibles, especially those na tina-target natin, the JOCOSC6,” he said during the CSC press conference at the Philippine Information Agency.

“We’re very positive that this policy will have an impact in getting more civil service eligibles into the pool, and getting them to fill up vacant positions in the government,” Chairperson Nograles added.

JOCOSC6 is the collective term for specific groups of workers in government agencies, encompassing job order (JO), contract of service (COS), casual, contractual, coterminous, employees holding Category III and Category IV positions, as enumerated in CSC Memorandum Circular No. 10 dated 16 April 2013, and career service employees with first level eligibility.