CSC chief denies submitting courtesy resignation, stresses independence

Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Marilyn Barua-Yap denied on Friday that she has submitted her courtesy resignation following an order from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Yap stated in a press release that the CSC is an independent constitutional body and she remains committed to fulfilling her duties with integrity and impartiality.

She emphasized that the recent presidential directive does not apply to her since she is neither part of the Cabinet nor under direct control of the executive branch.

The CSC, founded in 1900, is one of three independent constitutional commissions along with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Commission on Audit (COA).

Yap requested media persons to verify reports involving her and the CSC directly with them.