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CSC closes offices; work from home OK amid Covid-19 threat
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has mandated government agencies in Luzon to implement work-from-home arrangements and skeletal forces in offices from March 17 to April 13.
This directive aligns with President Duterte's order for an enhanced community quarantine across Luzon.
Agencies requiring a skeletal workforce are exempted from the full work-from-home policy.
Government agencies that adopt the work-from-home setup are required to submit reports to their respective CSC regional offices.
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