Human resource practitioners in performance management meet A thousand participants composed of human resource and organization development practitioners

in the government and private sectors are set to attend the HR Symposium 2013 dubbed Performance Management: Strategies and Breakthroughs, July 17-18 at the Waterfront Cebu City. The symposium aims to serve as a venue to understand and appreciate the different performance management systems and share best practices of its implementation. In 2012, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) issued Memorandum Circular No. 6 directing government agencies to establish a Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS). The SPMS model involves four major processes, namely, (1) performance planning and commitment, (2) performance monitoring and coaching, (3) performance review and evaluation, and (4) performance rewarding and development planning. Furthermore, President Benigno S. Aquino III issued Executive Order No. 80 encouraging the adoption of a performance-based incentive system for government employees through the Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS). The symposium shall tackle the harmonization of the CSC-prescribed SPMS and its alignment to the Results-Based Performance Management System (RBPMS) and performance incentives. Resource speakers of the HR Symposium include human resource expert Dr. William Rothwell, Pacific Rim Consulting Group Australia Dr. Les Pickett, and Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras. The symposium is organized by the Civil Service Commission, in partnership with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). For more information, please contact CSI at telephone numbers (02) 931-4182, (02) 931-8019, (02) 951-4724, (02) 951-2572, and (02) 931-8047, or email training@webmail.csc.gov.ph. Deadline of CSC exams application set on Aug. 30 The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is currently accepting applications for the second Career Service Examinations Paper-and-Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) of this year in both the Professional and SubProfessional levels slated October 13. Applicants should file their applications at any of the CSC regional or field office. Deadline for the submission of applications is Aug. 30. However, acceptance of applications may be closed once target number of applicants has already been reached. The Career Service Examination is a general ability test designed to measure an individuals preparedness to enter government service. The examinations cover the subject areas of English, Filipino, and General Information, which includes items on the Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713), Peace and Human Rights Issues and Concepts, and Environment Management and Protection. To pass, examinees should get a general rating of at least 80 percent. Applicant must (a) be a Filipino citizen; (b) must be at least 18 years on the date of the filing of the application; (c) must be of good moral character; (d) must have not been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs; (e) must not have been dishonorably discharged from military service, or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the government; and (f) must not have taken the same level of CSC Examination in less than three months. Examinees should submit the following: (a) a fully-accomplished application form with the spaces for Signature of Applicant and Right Thumb Mark left blank; (b) four copies of identical ID pictures in accordance with the specifications on the CSCs website; (c) original and photocopy of any valid ID containing applicants clear picture, date of birth, signature, and signature of the authorized head of the issuing agency (ex. drivers license, SSS ID, etc.); and examination fee of P500. Application forms are available in the CSCs regional and field offices and in the CSCs website (www.csc.gov.ph).

For further questions and inquiries on the CSE-PPT, call the CSC at (02) 931-7939, (02) 931-7935, and (02) 931-8092, or the Contact Center ng Bayan at 1-6565, or send an e-mail to webmaster@webmail.csc.gov.ph, or text 0917-TEXTCSC (0917-8398272). Examinees may also inquire at any CSC regional or field office nearest them or visit the Central Office at Batasang Pambansa Complex, Diliman, Quezon City. CSC welcomes Commissioner Osorio The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has a new commissioner. Nieves L. Osorio took her oath of office before Chairman Francisco T. Duque III on Monday, May 20, in a simple ceremony at the CSCs Central Office in Diliman, Quezon City. Former Chairperson of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB), Osorio was appointed ad interim commissioner last March 20 by the Office of the President replacing former Commissioner Mary Ann Z. Fernandez-Mendoza. Her term expires on February 2020. As the new Commissioner, Osorio brings to the CSC her vast managerial and executive experience in government service, as well as her advocacy for good corporate governance. She holds a Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) Rank I. She served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corporation from 2005 to 2007 and as Finance Undersecretary in 2001-2005. Osorio also served as Executive Vice President of the Philippine National Oil Company (1996-2001), Director IV in the Department of Budget and Management (1988-1995), and Assistant National Treasurer (1984-1988). She likewise had experience in the academe as instructor/faculty member/lecturer on statistics, public administration, tax policy, and business administration. She finished her Master of Business Administration and Bachelors degree in Statistics from the University of the Philippines. CSC issues guidelines on grant of eligibility to Sanggunian Members

Local government officials who complete their term of office may now be granted civil service eligibility. The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has issued the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 10156, otherwise known as An Act Conferring Upon Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan the Appropriate Civil Service Eligibility under Certain Circumstances, and for Other Purposes. The law allows members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan a certain level of civil service eligibility. The Sanggunian Member Eligibility (SME) may be granted to Sanggunian Members if they meet the required number of years of service and educational attainment as defined under RA 10156. The Sanggunian First Level Eligibility is equivalent to a Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility and is granted to Sanggunian Members who have served for an aggregate period of six years and have completed at least 72 academic units leading to a baccalaureate/bachelors degree. Meanwhile, the Sanggunian Second Level Eligibility corresponds to a Career Service Professional Eligibility and may be granted to Sanggunian Members who have served for an aggregate period of nine years and completed a baccalaureate/bachelors degree. Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Panlungsod, and Panlalawigan who have been elected after the effectivity of the Local Government Code of 1991 (R.A. 7160) or on May 11, 1992 onwards and have met the requirements are entitled to the grant of Sanggunian Member Eligibility.

Under the guidelines, the prescriptive period for Sanggunian Members who have completed six or nine years of service is within five years from the effectivity of the IRR or in May of 2013. For those elected in the May 2013 elections, prescriptive period shall be within two years upon meeting required number of years of service. The computation of the aggregate years of service of a Sanggunian Member shall be based on the actual number of years of service per official records of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and its regional offices. Also, the number of years of service of a Sanggunian Member in any and in one or more positions may be accumulated for the purpose of computing and completing the required aggregate number of years of service. However, Sanggunian Members who were not elected (ex. president of provincial, city, or municipal chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay) are not entitled to the grant of eligibility. The CSC Regional Offices are accepting applications from qualified Sanggunian Members whose last term of office or years of service were served in the province, city, or municipality under their respective geographical jurisdiction.
CSC reiterates prohibition of liquor consumption in government offices The two-day liquor ban during the midterm polls may have been lifted, but the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reiterates the prohibition on the consumption of alcoholic beverages in government offices. Pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 1100039, the consumption of alcoholic beverages such as, but not limited to, malt, wine, and intoxicating liquor in workplace among government officials and employees during office hours is prohibited. CSC Chairman Francisco T. Duque III stressed that the mere consumption of alcoholic beverages in the workplace during office hours, as well as reporting for work while under the influence of alcohol, shall be considered as an administrative offense, separate and distinct from the offense of Habitual Drunkenness. However, the consumption of alcoholic beverages may be allowed during programs and rituals such as ceremonial toasts and observance/honoring of local customs and traditions. In such instances, the alcoholic beverage must be limited to malt and wine, and the consumption shall not result to intoxication which is defined as, the impairment of a persons mental faculties ensuing to the loss of control over his/her behavior and/or actions. Should an untoward incident happen as a result of such consumption, both the head of office and the officials or employees concerned will be held liable. Officials and employees who are caught in the act of consuming intoxicating liquor and other alcoholic beverages during office hours, as well as those who will be reporting for work under the influence of alcohol, shall be held liable for Misconduct which is punishable by suspension for one to six months for the first offense, and dismissal from service on the second offense. CSC remembers Teacher Nelly, reminds public servants to remain neutral in the elections As the nation readies for the upcoming national elections, state workers are hard at work in preparation for the functions they will take on come Monday. Aside from the Commission on Elections, public school teachers play a vital role in the elections as poll watchers and members of the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI). They serve as frontliners in making clean and honest elections possible, sometimes even faced with life or death situations. One teacher who died in line of duty on election day is 2008 Dangal ng Bayan posthumous awardee Nelly B. Banaag, Teacher III of Pinagbayanan National High School, Taysan, Batangas. In the 2007 national elections at Pinagbayanan National High School, in an attempt to tamper with election results, armed men stormed precincts where the canvassing of votes was taking place, poured gasoline, and set the classroom on fire. Teacher Nelly died in this unfortunate incident. Every election, our public school teachers put their lives on the line to ensure that elections run smoothly. We recognize their

dedication to public service especially on election day when they are exposed to many risks and threats. Teacher Nelly represents the thousands of public school teachers who risk their lives to perform a very important job, said Civil Service Commission Chairman Francisco T. Duque III.

Political neutrality Government workers in the career service are reminded to avoid engaging in partisan political activities as part of their sworn duty as public servants. Republic Act No. 4880 defines partisan political activity as acts designed to have a candidate elected or not or promote the candidacy of a person or persons to a public office. While we encourage Filipinos to exercise their right to vote, we would like to remind government employees to remain committed to public service. The law requires government employees to practice political neutrality, said Chairman Duque. Section 4 (d) of Republic Act No. 6713 or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees lists political neutrality as one of the eight norms of conduct of public servants. Public officials and employees are mandated to provide service to everyone without discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or preference. CSC offers human resource and organization development trainings he Civil Service Commission (CSC) is inviting all agencies in all sectors of government to attend its human resources and organization development interventions. The CSC will offer training programs through its research and development arm, the Civil Service Institute (CSI). The CSI closes the semester with training programs on Employee Engagement, which provides an in-depth discussion on the drivers that impact on employee engagement and centers on practical tools for managers to keep a team focused and productive. It is ideal for executives, managers, division heads, and supervisors. The Art of Negotiation is an organizational development program that develops participants ability to negotiate effectively, to create win-win scenarios, to maximize gains, to improve working relationships, and build networks. It is recommended for executives, managers, and division heads. The Employee Engagement Program will be held on May 14-15 while The Art of Negotiation will span from May 21-22. The CSI also offers four year-round leadership programs: the Leading Employees Well program; the Delivering Customer Satisfaction program; the Communication and Building Relationships program; and the Continuous Learning program. The Leading Employees Well program spans only two days while the remaining programs run for three days. The Leading Employees program provides participants cutting-edge techniques and tools in managing and leading strategic change to meet their organizational goals. The course culminates in participants development of their Agencys Strategic Change Management Action Plan. Its target audiences are incumbent and emerging leaders in government. The Delivering Customer Satisfaction program is designed to help participants gain knowledge in creating service excellence environments and developing a Client Satisfaction Improvement Plan. The Communication and Building Relationships course provides participants with structured learning opportunities for developing strategies on effective communication internal and external to the organization. It will best help incumbent and emerging leaders in government, including heads of information and communication units. The Continuous Learning program raises the consciousness of staying on the learning mode all the time and contributing to the success of his or her organization in an environment of accelerating change and complex demands. Incumbent and emerging leaders in government are its target audience. Responding to the need of shaping a new generation of civil servant and leaders, the CSI was instituted in July 2011 to provide quality training programs to government officials and employees. Last year, the CSI has trained almost 1,000 Human Resource Management Professionals (HRMPs), lawyers, supervisors, division heads, manages, and executives. The CSI boasts of 17 HR programs, 10 OD programs, and five modules of the Leadership Program. For the coming semester, there will be eight HR programs, five OD programs, and five leadership programs. The Certificate Leadership Program includes

all five leadership programs and runs for 25 days spread out in three months.