To culminate the celebration of National Women’s Month (NWM), Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles proudly shared the Commission’s milestones in promoting gender equality in government service.
Chairperson Nograles, who led CSC’s event called Piknik sa Kalikasan on 31 March 2023, said that their collective commitment strengthened the full participation of women in all levels, especially in decision-making and leadership posts.
“We should take pride in this unique culminating activity as this reflects decades of gender advocacy efforts of the CSC and the leading role that the Commission plays in promoting gender equality in the entire bureaucracy, be it in the aspect of policymaking, technical assistance, or the implementation of our various programs and projects,” he said.
According to Nograles, CSC’s gender and development (GAD) mainstreaming efforts have led to the establishment of programs and policies in support of landmark laws for the protection of women in the workplace.
“Along with being a gender-responsive human resources institution, ang goal po natin is to ensure non-discrimination and to provide equal opportunities for all. Ano man ang inyong antas sa institusyon, tayong lahat na narito ngayon ay may mahalagang papel na ginagampanan upang maitaguyod ang pantay na karapatan sa serbisyo sibil at sa buong lipunan.”
This includes the promulgation of the Disciplinary Rules on Sexual Harassment Cases that is considered as a landmark issuance of the CSC. The issuance provides consistent and uniform rules and procedures on investigation, prosecution, and resolution of sexual harassment cases in the government. In addition, the policy is aimed at providing a safe and inclusive workplace for civil servants.
Nograles also noted that CSC has marked a number of milestones for the provision of work-life balance through the adoption of flexible working hours and expansion of leave privileges for both men and women.
“Along with being a gender-responsive human resources institution, ang goal po natin is to ensure non-discrimination and to provide equal opportunities for all. Ano man ang inyong antas sa institusyon, tayong lahat na narito ngayon ay may mahalagang papel na ginagampanan upang maitaguyod ang pantay na karapatan sa serbisyo sibil at sa buong lipunan,” added Chairperson Nograles.
Women’s Month Celebration in CSC
In celebration of NWM, CSC held internal month-long activities anchored on the recurring theme for 2023-2028, “WE for Gender Equality & Inclusive Society.” The program on 6 March 2023 featured Filipino women scientists who shared their struggles and successes in taking the helm of their respective fields. “The Amazing Run” held on 13 March 2023 enabled female employees and officials to showcase their physical and mental strengths. Employees from the Central and Regional Offices were also encouraged to wear anything purple on all the Wednesdays of March, as well as conduct and attend workshops and lectures about GAD in support of the NWM celebrations.
To cap off the NWM and to honor female officials and employees in the Commission, CSC once again conducted the annual Piknik sa Kalikasan. The unique hybrid activity included audio-visual presentation featuring past and present female officials of the CSC and an online quiz bee that gauged participants’ knowledge on women’s history and achievements. Three (3) resource speakers also recapped the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children, the Safe Spaces Act, and CSC Rules on Sexual Harassment.
