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REGIONAL MEMO CIRCULAR NO. 2, S. 2018

(Re: Smoking Prohibition based on 100% Smoke-free Environment & Protection of the Bureaucracy Against Tobacco Industry Interference)

The Civil Service Commission RO VI reiterates compliance of CSC Memorandum Circular No. 17, s. 2009 and CSC-DOH Joint Memorandum Circular 2010-01.

Heads of government offices are encouraged to post/display "No Smoking" signages in conspicuous areas within their premises pursuant to CSC MC No. 17, s. 2009, and ensure that all their employees and transacting public are made aware of the said MC and the prohibition on smoking except in designated outdoor areas, and to assign responsible person/s to: (1) Ensure implementation and compliance with the policy; (2) establish procedures for reporting and dealing with violation; and (3) monitor and report on rates of compliance and effectiveness of the policy.

Heads of agencies/offices are also reminded to inform all their officials and employees of the policy against tobacco industry interference and to amend their respective Codes of Conduct by incorporating the rules provided in Annex A of the CSC-DOH Joint MC.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in PAIO Memo No. 421, s. 2018, announces that the deadline for submission of nominations to the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government Workers (Honor Awards Program) will be moved from March 30, 2018 to April 4, 2018.

Please be informed that the Civil Service Commission will be accepting applications for the Penology Officer Examination (POE) and Fire Officer Examination (FOE) scheduled on June 17, 2018.

Filing of applications will be from February 26 to April 27,2018. Applicants must personally file their applications at the CSC Regional or Field Office where they intend to take the examination. In region 6, the said exams will be conducted in Iloilo City.

For more information, please see Examination Announcement Nos. 2 and 3, s. 2018 regarding the POE and FOE, respectively, at the CSC website: www.csc.gov.ph.

Please be informed that the Civil Service Commission will be accepting applications for the Basic Competency on Local Treasury Examination (BCLTE) scheduled on June 17, 2018.

Filing of applications will be from February 26 to April 27, 2018.

Applicants must personally file their applications at the CSC Regional or Field Office where they intend to take the examination. In region 6, the BCLTE will be conducted in Iloilo City.

For more information, please see Examination Announcement No. 4, s. 2018 at the CSC website: www.csc.gov.ph.

CSC Advisory

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI (CSC RO VI) would like to inform the public that effective March 1, 2018, the Publication of Vacant Positions of Government Agencies in Western Visayas will be posted in the CSC Job Net Portal which can be accessed through this link: http://csc.gov.ph/career/

CSC Eligibility Card

Please be informed that the Eligibility Cards of passers of the October 18, 2015 Career Service Examination-Paper and Pencil Test(CSE-PPT) Professional and Subprofessional levels are now available.

Passers are advised to coordinate with the Civil Service Commission RO VI / Field Office where they took the examination. In order to claim their Eligibility Cards, passers are required to present their valid I.D. card and pay an application fee of Php200. The list of accepted I.D.cards may be viewed through the CSC website: www.csc.gov.ph.

For more information, please contact the CSC RO VI at telephone number (033) 321.1253 or the concerned CSC Field Office.

The Civil Service Commission RO VI will conduct the following training programs in Iloilo City:

(1) Seminar on Uniform Policy Interpretation and Implementation of the 2017 Omnibus Rules on Appointments and Other HR Actions

(SPIN-ORAOHRA)- February 7-9

(2) Leave Administration Workshop Seminar (LAWS) - February 14-15

(3) Seminar-Workshop on Administrative Justice (SWAJ) - February 21-23

For inquiries, please call the Human Resources Division, CSC RO VI, at telephone no. (033) 321-2668 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

2018 HAP Update

In CSC Memorandum Circular No. 01, s. 2018, the Civil Service Commission sees the agencies' pool of PRAISE awardees as a potential source of nominees to the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government Workers under the Honor Awards Program (HAP).

Heads of Agencies are encouraged to automatically nominate their PRAISE awardees to the 2018 Search and to honor their PRAISE winners in simple rites/program in September during the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary month celebration.

For more details on the HAP, please visit www.csc.gov.ph, or call the CSC RO VI at telephone no. (033) 321-1253, or visit the CSC Field Office near you.Deadline for submission of nominations to the Search will be on March 30, 2018.

2018 Honor Awards Program

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI and its Field Offices are now accepting nominations to the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. The Search covers three award categories: (1) Presidential Lingkod Bayan, (2) Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or Dangal ng Bayan, and (3) CSC Pagasa Awards.

The Search Guidelines, nomination forms, and promotional materials may be downloaded at the CSC website: www.csc.gov.ph.

Deadline for submission of nominations to the CSC Regional or Field Office will be on March 30, 2018.

For more details, please visit the CSC website or call the CSC RO VI at telephone number (033) 321-1253 or CSC Field Office near you.

The Civil Service Commission announces the acceptance of nominations to the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government Workers. The conduct of the annual Search is mandated in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Executive Order No. 292 or the 1987 Administrative Code, Executive Order No. 509, series of 1992, as amended by Executive order No. 77, series of 1993, and Republic Act No. 6713.

Relative to the commencement of the 2018 Search, ALL government offices are enjoined to display the banner (6 feet x 4 feet) not later than 29 January 2018 as prescribed by CSC Memorandum Circular No. 32, s. 2017 as part of the initiatives to disseminate information and promote the program.

A downloadable copy of the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government Workers banner is available at this link: http://www.csc.gov.ph/2 014-02-21-08-28-23/pdf-files/c ategory/985-2018-hap-materials .html

For inquiries, the HAP Secretariat may be reached through:

· Telephone numbers: (02) 931-7993 and (02) 932-0381

· E-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Please be informed that the filing of applications for the March 18, 2018 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), Professional and Subprofessional levels, in Negros Occidental has been CLOSED considering that the maximum number of examinees has been reached.

However, CSC FO-Negros Occidental STILL accepts applications for the CSE-PPT Professional and Subprofessional levels for OTHER EXAMINATION CENTERS IN REGION 6.

Aside from Bacolod City, the March 18, 2018 CSE-PPT will also be conducted in the following examination centers in the region: Iloilo City, Roxas City, and San Jose, Antique.

CSC RO VI Advisory

Please be informed that the filing of applications for the March 18, 2018 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), Professional level, in Negros Occidental has been CLOSED considering that the maximum number of examinees has been reached.

However, CSC FO-Negros Occidental STILL accepts applications for the CSE-PPT Professional level for OTHER EXAMINATION CENTERS IN REGION 6.

Slots for the Subprofessional level are still open, however, once the maximum number of examinees is reached, filing of applications will be closed.

You may contact said Field Office through telephone number (034) 474-2182 for inquiries.

CSC initiatives to promote ASEAN

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI (CSC RO VI) supports the initiatives of the CSC to promote awareness on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Community 2015 and the Philippines’ Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the acceptance of nominations to the 2018 Search for Outstanding Government Workers under the Honor Awards Program (HAP).

The Search covers three award categories: Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or Dangal ng Bayan Award, and CSC Pagasa Award. Heads of agencies and state workers are enjoined to participate actively in promoting the Search and in submitting nominations. Guidelines and nomination forms may be downloaded at www.csc.gov.ph.

Deadline for submission of nominations to the CSC Regional or Field Office will be on March 30, 2018.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) conferred the Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) Award to the late Dr. Dreyfuss B. Perlas, a “Doctor to the Barrio” and Municipal Health Officer of the Local Government of Sapad, Lanao del Norte.

CSC RO VI Advisory

Please be informed that Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI (CSC RO VI) will hold its Annual Planning, Family Day, Salamat-Mabuhay, and Christmas Party on December 14-15, 2017.

To ensure continuous service, skeletal personnel will be present at the CSC RO VI and Field Offices on December 14, 2017 for selected frontline service transactions.

However, on December 15, 2017, the CSC RO VI and FOs will only be receiving transactions (except applications for examination) considering that all personnel will attend the Planning Workshop and Christmas Party.

Thank you for bearing with us.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) calls for applications for the Qualifying Test for Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE) on January 28, 2018.

Applications should be submitted in person at any Regional Consular Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), or Philippine embassies and consulates abroad until December 1, 2017 or at the DFA-Board of Foreign Service Examinations, Pasay City until December 8. Admission fee is P500.

HRMPs gather in 6th Reg’l. Congress

Around 350 HR practitioners and advocates from various government offices in Western Visayas gathered in the 6^th Regional Congress of Human Resource Management Practitioners (HRMPs) on August 23-25, 2017 at the Sugarland Hotel, Bacolod City.

CSC radio program “Serbisyo Pilipinas”

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) radio program “Serbisyong Todo-todo” was recently renamed “Serbisyo Pilipinas.” “Serbisyo Pilipinas” started airing last July 5, 2017 over DZRB Radyo Pilipinas (formerly DZRB Radyo ng Bayan, 738 kHz).

Government officials and employees are invited to tune in over Radyo Pilipinas every Wednesday, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM or log on via www.pbs.gov.ph or the CSC Facebook Page via FB Live feature (fb.com/PhilippineCivilServiceCommission) to catch the latest updates on the projects and programs of the CSC and listen to feature stories about public service.

“Serbisyo Pilipinas” is anchored by Janet Bayan and Atty. Butch Jamon.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has given government agencies with special concerns until December 31, 2017 to submit requests for accreditation of government services that were rendered without an appointment or on the basis of defective appointment or late submission of appointment to CSC.

CSC RO VI joins ASEAN at 50 celebration

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI (CSC RO VI) joins the nation in the celebration of the 50^th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this August 2017.

The Regional Association of National Government Executives (RANGE) Region VI where CSC RO Director IV Rodolfo B. Encajonado serves as President, together with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) RO VI and West Visayas State University (WVSU), spearheaded the Multi-Sectoral forum on ASEAN on August 8, 2017 at the Cultural Center, WVSU, Iloilo City. Government officials and employees from various agencies as well as students and teachers from both public and private schools, some in their ASEAN-inspired costume, gathered in the forum. Said activity aimed to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of ASEAN.

CSC to lead 117th PCSA celebration

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will lead the celebration of the 117^th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) this September 2017.

This year’s theme is “Tugon sa Hamon ng Pagbabago: Malasakit ng Lingkod Bayani,” which reminds civil servants of manifesting malasakit in public service. Various activities are lined up at the national, regional, and agency levels. Heads of government offices are encouraged to display the 117^th PCSA Banner in their respective offices. The design and specifications of said banner can be downloaded from the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph.

Please click the link to download CSC Examination Advisory No. 19, s. 2017: Exam Advisory 19, s. 2017

Fifty-nine (59) out of 405 examinees or 14.57% passed the Career Service Examination for Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO) conducted by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) on May 21, 2017 in nine regions.

Ma. Filonila Alcaraz from the National Capital Region (NCR) garnered the highest rating of 90.81 from this batch of hopefuls.

In light of the current state of hostility in Marawi City, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) has suspended the conduct of the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) at the Iligan City Testing Center scheduled on August 6, 2017. The suspension covers both Professional and Sub-professional levels of the said exam.

Around 1,000 examinees are assigned to take the CSE-PPT at the Iligan City Testing Center. Majority of them comes from Marawi City.

The CSC advised all examinees affected by the said suspension to standby for further advisories on the resetting of the examination, which shall be posted on the CSC website.

Source: http://www.csc.gov.ph

CSC celebrates "Dekada na ang ARTA"

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) celebrates “Dekada na ang ARTA,” after 10 years of implementation of Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007, which was signed into law on June 2, 2007.

The ARTA aims to promote efficiency and transparency in government with regard to the manner of transacting with the public. As provided by Article II, Section 27 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the State shall maintain honesty and integrity in public service and shall take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.

CSC welcomes new Commisisoner

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) welcomed its new Commissioner, Leopoldo Roberto W. Valderosa Jr. who assumed office on June 19, 2017.

Eleven nominees from region 6 were chosen as regional winners in the 2017 Search for Outstanding Government Workers under the Honor Awards Program (HAP) spearheaded by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office IV spearheads the conduct of the 2017 Government Choral Competition.

Said competition is one of the activities lined up for the 117^th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with the theme, “Tugon sa Hamon ng Pagbabago: Malasakit ng Lingkod Bayani.” The Choral Competition aims to showcase musical creativity of government employees, promote Filipino culture and arts through choral singing, and inculcate in the minds of public servants a culture of excellence in public service.