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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.

Deadline extended for submission of requests for accreditation of services

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.

CSC RO VI supports ASEAN at 50 celebration

Exam Advisory No. 19, s. 2017 (School Assignment & Reminders)

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

Results of Foreign Service Officer eligibility exam bared

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.

CSC suspends August 6 career service exam in Iligan City

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.

11 HAP nominees selected as Regional Winners

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).

CSC holds 2017 Gov’t. Choral Competition

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.

Schedule of Release of the CSC Eligibility Card

The Examination, Recruitment, and Placement Office (ERPO) of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently issued Advisory No. 09, s. 2017. In said advisory, passers of the May 3, 2015 Career Service Examination- Paper and Pencil Test (Professional and Subprofessional levels) may now personally claim their CSC Eligibility Card at the CSC Regional Office where they took the examination.

CSC RO VI holds Recognition Program for CSC-SEA & PRIME-HRM awardees

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI held the Recognition Program for the Citizen’s Satisfaction Center- Seal of Excellence Award (CSC-SEA) and Enhanced PRIME-HRM Maturity Level 2 Compliant agencies on March 2, 2017 at Casa Real de Iloilo, Iloilo City.

CSC FO-Iloilo awards CNA Certificate of Registration

The Civil Service Commission Iloilo Field Office (CSC FO-Iloilo) awarded Certificates of Recognition of the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) to six employees’ organization/Public Sector Unions (PSU) in Iloilo Province.

Foreign Service Officer qualifying test slated May 21

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will conduct the Qualifying Test for the Foreign Service Officer Examination (FSOE) on May 21, this was announced through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 4, s. 2017.

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 March 29; or at the DFA-Board of Foreign Service Examinations, Pasay City until April 12. Admission fee is P500.

School Principal recognized as HAP awardee, CSC calls for nominations for 2017 Search

Despite experiencing mild stroke, School Principal III Noel A. Polaron of Belison National School, Belison, Antique, played a key role in the school’s success. His unparalleled commitment raised the quality of education and ignited the spirit of volunteerism among faculty, students, and parents. This extraordinary act and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior, made Mr. Polaron a Dangal ng Bayan Awardee of the CSC in the 2016 Honor Awards Program (HAP). Mr. Polaron is the sole national winner out of 12 regional winners from region 6.

2017 Training Calendar

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office VI (CSC RO VI) recently released its Training Plan for 2017.

As the central human resource institution of the government, CSC shall be responsible for the coordination and integration of a continuing program of personnel development in the first and second levels.

Advisory on FOE & POE

Per Civil Service Commission Examination Advisory No. 03, s. 2017 dated January 11, 2017, the CSC announces that there will be no conduct of the Fire Officer Examination (FOE) and Penology Officer Examination (POE) for 2017.

Existing policy prescribes the conduct of FOE and POE in 2016 and every other year thereafter. As such, said examinations will be conducted again in 2018. An examination announcement will be issued by the CSC by the 4^th quarter of 2017.

CSC extends deadline for filing of exam applications

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) extends the deadline for filing of applications for the March 12, 2017 Career Service Examination- Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) Professional and Subprofessional levels to January 20, 2017[1].

CSC releases 2017 Career Service Examination calendar

The 2017 Career Service Examination, Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) for Professional and SubProfessional levels will be conducted on March 12 and August 6, 2017.

This was announced by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), adding that application period for the March 12, 2017 CSE-PPT will run from November 14, 2016 to January 13, 2017. For the August 6, 2017 examination, applications may be submitted from April 3 to June 2, 2017.

CSC supports President for a smoke-free Philippines

Smoking will not only be prohibited in government offices, but in all public places nationwide.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has expressed support to President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s plan to sign an Executive Order (EO) that will ban tobacco smoking in all public places. Through the EO, Filipinos can expect a nationwide smoking ban akin to Davao City’s 100% smoke-free policy.

CSC offers career service exam for overseas workers in Hong Kong, Macau

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) will conduct the Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT), both Professional and Sub-professional levels, in Hong Kong on November 27, 2016.

The exam is open to overseas Filipino workers currently based in Hong Kong and Macau who are at least 18 years old on the date of registration. Interested applicants may register from November 4 to 13, 2016.

CSC Announcement on Hotline 8888

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) would like to inform the public that the 8888 Citizen's Complaint Center will be unavailable from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. of November 1. This is in compliance with Section 5(e) of Executive Order No. 6 on Operating Hours which provides that: "The 8888 Citizen's Complaint Center shall operate, through any of its communication channels, 24/7... excluding national holidays and work suspensions."

Hotline 8888 will resume operations at 12:00 a.m. of November 2.

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Reminders for October 23, 2016 Career Service Exam

Examinees for the Career Service Examination- Pen and Paper Test (Professional and Subprofessional levels) scheduled on October 23, 2016 are advised that the gates of testing venues will be closed at 7:30AM during the examination day. Examinees that arrive later than 7:30AM will no longer be admitted. This is pursuant to Civil Service Commission Exam Advisory No. 14, s. 2016 dated October 7, 2016.

CSCRO6 awards HAP Regional Winners, holds PCSA activities

The Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. 6 (CSCRO6) held the Recognition Rites for the 2016 Honor Awards Program (HAP) Regional Winners and Closing Program of Government Express at the Mall on September 15, 2016 at SM City Iloilo Activity Center, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

The said event is one of the activities lined up in celebration of the 116^th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary this September 2016 with the theme, “Sigaw ng Lingkod Bayani: Malasakit Para Sa Taumbayan, Kapwa Kawani, at Kalikasan.”

CSCRO6 Advisory

It has come to the attention of the Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. 6 (CSC RO6) that there were callers using the name of the Commission and some of its officials asking for assistance in the form of cash or kind.

The CSC RO6 warns the public not to entertain such callers. Should you encounter such caller, please report the incident immediately to the nearest CSC Regional or Field Office.

Video Message of CSC Chair Bala

The Philippine Civil Service is celebrating its 116^th anniversary this September with the theme, “Sigaw ng Lingkod Bayani: Malasakit Para Sa Taumbayan, Kapwa Kawani, at Kalikasan.”

In line with the celebration, the video message of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala, can now be viewed and/or downloaded at the CSC website www.csc.gov.ph.

R.A.C.E. To Serve VI Fun Run

Around 1,300 runners from the government and private sectors joined the 3K and 5K categories of the R.A.C.E. To Serve VI Fun Run spearheaded by the Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. 6 on September 3, 2016.