The Civil Service Commission

2 Laws Involved in CSC

1. Section 3, Rule IX-B of the 1987 Constitution - CSC as the Central personnel agency of the Government

2. Executive Order No. 292 - provides the power and functions of the CSC (e.g. administer and enforce the constitutional and statutory provisions on the merit system for all levels in the Civil Service)

Employment Policy in Government: Dual Citizen

The requirements under RA 9225 or the “Citizenship Retention and Re-Acquisition Act of 2003” do not apply to dual citizens whose foreign citizenship was acquired under the following circumstances:

a. by birth through the jus soli;

b. through derivative naturalization; or

c. through adoption of Filipino minors by alien adoptive parent/s

Responsive Human Resource Governance in the Civil Service

To take care of the professional development, growth, and general welfare of the 1.8 million government workers through various HR programs, especially learning and development.

CSC MC 7, s 2020

4-day work week and shifting

Five types of Flexible Work Arrangements

1. Flexiplace

2. Compressed Workweek

3. Skeleton Workforce

4. Flexitime

5. Combination

Some Programs of the CSC

1. HR Initiative: Leadership and Coaching Program - aims to maximize employees’ potential through a culture of coaching in the workplace

2. Anti Corruption Initiatives: ARTA Watch - recognizes its role in the government’s whole-of-nation approach of curbing red tape, increasing competitiveness, and eliminating burdensome regulations

3. Gender and Development: Sexual Harassment in Public Sector - patungkol sa unwelcome sexual advance, paghingi o pagde-demand ng sexual favor, o anumang klase ng pananalita o kilos na may bahid sekswal

HR Initiative: Leadership and Coaching Program

A good structure for coaching follows the GROW model initiated by John Whitmore:

•Goals

•Reality

•Opportunities

•Way Forward

Anti Corruption Initiatives: ARTA Watch

An initiative of the CSC to support the implementation of Republic Act No. 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) of 2007:

1. Surprise visit

2. Teams also generate a written feedback

3. ARTA Watch will raise awareness

Gender and Development: Sexual Harassment in Public Sector

Based on the CSC Resolution No. 01-0940 (Administrative Disciplinary Rules on Sexual Harassment Cases):
a. Types:

1. Physical

2. Verbal

3. Psychological

Public Sector Unionism (PSU)

The Public Relations Officer handles all concerns on public sector unionism in National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) nationwide.

Administrative Justice in the Philippines

SALN - requires public officers and employees to submit upon assumption to the Office and during such period as may be required by law, a declaration under oath of their ASSETS, LIABILITIES, and NET WORTH

Case of SALN

•Corona was convicted of culpable violation of the 1987 Constitution and betrayal of public trust in May 2012.

•The impeachment court, the Senate, found him guilty of failing to disclose around $2.4 million and P80 million bank deposits in his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN).

4 Issues and Challenges of CSC

1. Leadership Issues in Public Sector

2. Accountability and Responsibility

3. Delivery of Effective and Efficient Service

4. Qualifications of public employees