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Published: 14 September 2023

Human resource management offices and public information offices are also requested to share the link to the livestream with their respective partners and stakeholders, and to take photos of their respective agencies' group watching activities for posting on their agencies' social media sites. The CSC will also feature the photos through a special issue of the Civil Service eNewsletter, and in its official social media accounts, including its main Facebook Page with over one (1) million followers. The photos may be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

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Published: 02 March 2023

“Patuloy na naghahanap ang Komisyon sa Serbisyo Sibil ng mga lingkod bayan na nagpamalas at patuloy na nagpapamalas ng mahusay at tapat na serbisyo publiko at katangi-tanging kontribusyon na may malaking epekto sa pag-unlad ng ating bayan.”

This was the statement of Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles as he urged heads of government agencies and the public to nominate deserving government officials and employees to the 2023 Search for Outstanding Government Workers.

The CSC’s Honor Awards Program (HAP) is an annual activity which aims to recognize and reward public service exemplars, as well as motivate or inspire civil servants to improve the quality of their performance and instill deeper involvement in public service.

The CSC said that all government workers in the career and non-career service, including appointive barangay officials, may be nominated. Posthumous nomination is also accepted for public servants who died in the line of duty or in the pursuit of their official duties and responsibilities. Job order or contract of service employees are excluded from the coverage of the program.

The HAP has three award categories: the Presidential Lingkod Bayan (PLB) Award, the CSC Pagasa Award, and the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees or the Dangal ng Bayan (DNB) Award. These are the highest and most coveted recognition given by the government to individuals or group of individuals who have excelled or shown utmost dedication and commitment to public service.

The PLB Award is conferred on an individual or group of five members for exceptional or extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had a nationwide impact on public interest, security, and patrimony. One of the 2021 PLB awardees is Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi, who charted and carried out a visionary course for PGH as a premier institution for medical service, training, and research.

Meanwhile, the CSC Pagasa Award is conferred on an individual or group of five members for outstanding contributions resulting from an idea or performance that directly benefit more than one department of the government. Last year’s awardees include University of Southern Mindanao Professor VI Edward Barlaan and the eGOV Technical Team of the Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao De Oro. Barlaan was recognized for his pioneering works on plant breeding and genetics which greatly helped the agricultural industry, particularly the cacao, banana, coconut, and palm industries; while the eGOV Technical Team was awarded for effectively harnessing and championing eGovernance in improving public service delivery in their province through the development of various information and communications technology or ICT systems.

On the other hand, the DNB Award is conferred on an individual for performance of an extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior based on observance of the eight norms of conduct provided under Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. Four educators were hailed as 2022 DNB recipients, namely, Principal II Rowan Celestra of Buenavista Elementary School, Sorsogon City for his commitment to public service by providing quality education; Head Teacher I Ju-Im Jimlan of Tamalagon Integrated School, Aklan for upholding student welfare; Librarian II Antonio Morada of the Department of Education Regional Office V, Legazpi City for catering to the poor and the underprivileged; and Teacher III Rizalina Nacpil of San Manuel Elementary School, Tarlac City for initiating community-based programs.

The CSC Regional and Field Offices nationwide are accepting nominations to the 2023 Search until 31 March 2023. Submission of nomination documents may be done electronically. For the guidelines, nomination procedures, and other details, visit the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph or bit.ly/2023HAPSearch.

For queries, contact the Honor Awards Program Secretariat through email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or email the CSC’s Contact Center ng Bayan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or text 0908-88-16565.

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Published: 20 June 2023

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is urging government agencies to strictly implement the rules on smoking prohibition inside government buildings and premises in line with the observance of National No Smoking Month this June.

CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles said this is not just for the welfare of civil servants but of all individuals visiting government offices as well.

“Ang paninigarilyo ay nananatiling isa sa mga pangunahing sanhi ng pagkakaroon ng malulubha at nakamamatay na mga sakit, kaya nananawagan ako sa lahat ng government agencies na istriktong ipatupad ang ating polisiya laban sa paninigarilyo sa mga government premises, para sa kapakanan ng ating mga kawani at lahat ng mga taong pumupunta sa ating mga tanggapan,” said Chairperson Nograles.

He reiterated the Commission’s advocacy against smoking within the bureaucracy as adopted and promulgated through CSC Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 17, s. 2009 or the Smoking Prohibition Based on 100% Smoke-Free Environment Policy.

This measure absolutely prohibits smoking in the premises, buildings, and grounds of government agencies providing health, education, and/or social welfare and development services such as hospitals, health centers, schools and universities, colleges, among others. This means no smoking areas may be designated or established in these places.

Meanwhile, for all other government agencies not part of the aforementioned absolute prohibition, they are allowed to have one (1) designated smoking area in their premises with the following conditions: located in an open space with no permanent or temporary roof or walls in an outdoor area; not located within 10 meters of entrances, exits, or any place where people pass or congregate; does not have an area larger than 10 square meters; and have highly visible and prominently displayed "Smoking Area" signages. Moreover, food and drinks are not allowed to be served in the designated smoking area.

Government officials and employees are also prohibited from engaging in unnecessary interactions with the tobacco industry under CSC-Department of Health (DOH) Joint Memorandum Circular 2010-01 or the Protection of the Bureaucracy Against Tobacco Industry Interference. According to the said rule, prohibited acts include giving preferential treatment such as incentives or exemptions to the tobacco industry; soliciting or accepting gifts, donations, and sponsorships in connection with any operation or transaction of their office; and having financial or material interest in any transaction involving the tobacco industry requiring the approval of their office.

Chairperson Nograles strongly emphasized the importance of government agencies rallying behind the implementation strategy for health promotion outlined in the Joint Administrative Order No. 2023-0001 or the National Policy Framework on the Promotion of Healthy Workplace. Launched by the CSC, DOH, and Department of Labor and Employment on 28 April 2023, the policy framework's primary objective is to foster and establish healthy workplaces, with a particular focus on addressing substance use, particularly tobacco use, as one of the priority areas requiring health promotion interventions. (Related story: CSC stresses importance of healthy workplace)

“The deadly effects of smoking not only on the smoker’s health but also for non-smokers who become victims of secondhand smoking are well-documented, with studies linking it to various health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and respiratory issues. It is a major public health concern, and as civil servants, it is our sworn duty to lead the way in curbing issues that are detrimental to public interest,” added Chairperson Nograles.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 183, s. 1993, June is celebrated nationwide as National No Smoking Month. The proclamation extends the observance of World No Tobacco Day, which is observed annually on 31 May to a whole month in order to intensify the campaign against smoking by raising public awareness of its ill effects.

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Published: 02 March 2023

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently launched its own TikTok channel to reach out to the younger segment of the population needing information about its programs, policies, and services.

The channel, with the handle @civilservicegovph, has garnered more than 13,000 followers since it started last 30 January 2023.

Among others, it regularly posts cuts of “CSC in Action”, its newest weekly segment on PTV hosted by CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles. One of the videos, posted on 9 February featuring the schedule of civil service examinations this year, has already garnered more than 541,000 views.

Another video posted on 13 February, where Nograles is seen explaining what the Career Service Examination is about, has garnered more than 16,000 views in a span of one day.

Chairperson Nograles said that the CSC TikTok’s early popularity among users shows the demand for civil service-related information in social media. “Bagama’t mayroon kaming CSC Facebook Page at CSC YouTube Channel, naisip namin na makatutulong ang paggamit ng TikTok upang mas marami kaming maabot na mga kababayan natin, lalo na ang mga kabataan, na nangangailangan ng impormasyon tungkol sa civil service exams, at iba pang mga programa at polisiya ng CSC.”

The CSC Facebook Page (/civilservicegovph), which began in April 2016, has 1,181,022 followers by end of last year, and a total reach of 12.9 million and visits of 3.2 million for the entire 2022. The CSC YouTube Channel (@CSCPHmedia) has 4.97K subscribers, who receive regular updates on the agency’s video content about stories of outstanding government workers, and important civil service policies, among others.

Chairperson Nograles said, “Napatunayan na ng marami, maging iba’t ibang ahensya at personalidad sa gobyerno, na ang paggamit ng social media ay makabago at epektibong paraan para makapaghatid ng impormasyon at serbisyo sa mga Pilipino. Rest assured that the CSC will continue to uphold transparency and accessibility in government service through the use of social media.”

Meanwhile, “CSC in Action” is broadcasted on PTV’s “Ulat Bayan Weekend” every Saturday, from 6 to 7 p.m. (with replays on Sundays), on PTV channels nationwide and its Facebook and YouTube accounts.