Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is an independent constitutional body in the Philippines responsible for administering the Philippine civil service system. Recently, it has updated educational requirements to allow Junior High School and Senior High School graduates to apply for entry-level government jobs, aligning with the K to 12 curriculum reforms. Additionally, the CSC provides special emergency leave benefits to government employees affected by natural disasters like storms and habagat.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

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CSC: Govt employees can take up to 5 days SEL for storm recovery

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has announced that government employees affected by recent storms and habagat may take up to five days of special emergency leave for recovery.
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Rep Nazal proposes 'Gobyernong Walang Padrino' bill to end patronage culture

Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Robert Nazal has proposed a bill aimed at ending the 'padrino' or patronage culture in Philippine governance.
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Transport Sec Dizon fires LTO Baguio chief for drunk-driving crash

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon fired LTO Baguio Motor Vehicle Registration chief Edilberto Bongaoen following his involvement in a vehicular crash linked to drunk driving.
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Marcos hopes Singapore aids energy diversification

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. expressed hope that Singapore could assist the Philippines in diversifying its energy sector during a joint press conference with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday.
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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.
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CA to vet Dizon and other top officials in June

The Commission on Appointments (CA) will deliberate the nominations of Transportation Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon and top officials from constitutional bodies when Congress resumes in June.
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CSC updates standards to allow JHS and SHS grads for entry-level jobs

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has lowered educational requirements for entry-level government jobs, now allowing Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) graduates to apply.
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Binay accuses Campos of election law violation

Senator Nancy Binay accused rival Makati mayoral candidate Luis Campos of posting campaign materials inside Pinagkaisahan Barangay Hall on April 28, which she deemed an election violation.
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Marcos signs agreement to modernize civil service workforce

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomed the signing of an agreement on the Philippine Civil Service Digital Leadership Program during a ceremony at Malaca帽an Palace, aimed at modernizing the public sector workforce.
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CSC limits govt workers' partisan political activities during campaign

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued a memorandum prohibiting government officials and employees from engaging in partisan political activities during the campaign period for the May 12, 2025 polls.
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