BAGUIO CITY (PIA) – The Civil Service Commission-Cordillera (CSC-CAR) reiterated the importance of setting internal guidelines in agencies on the revised dress code for government officials and employees.
The CSC issued Resolution No. 24000766 promulgated on August 29, 2024 introducing the updated dress code guidelines for government workers when performing official duties, both on and off government premises. The resolution took effect on December 8, 2024 and was circularized through CSC Memorandum Circular No. 16, s. 2024.
Maira Geneva Nuarin, OIC Chief Human Resource Specialist of CSC-CAR, said that agencies must set their own policy within six months from the effectivity of the resolution or until June 2025.
“Mahalaga na magtakda po ng internal guidelines ang ating pong mga ahensiya. Puwedeng magkaroon ng exemption batay sa religion, kung may disability, kung buntis, kung nagluluksa. Mahalaga na magkaroon ng konsultasyon ang mga agency heads sa mga empleyado,” Nuarin said.
Nuarin emphasized that government agencies shall prescribe agency uniforms that are suitable for the workplace and employees’ duties.
She said that the updated guidelines aim to promote and boost the morale and integrity of civil servants across the nation.
“Ang hangarin po ng ating polisiyang ito ay itaguyod ang moral at integridad sa serbisyo sibil at maisabuhay ang pagiging makabayan ng bawat kawani ng pamahalaan. At siyempre, dapat, sa kanila pong trabaho, sa kanila pong paggampan sa iba’t iba nilang tungkulin ay angkop naman po ang kanilang kasuotan,” she stated.
Under the Revised Dress Code, government officials and employees must wear ASEAN-inspired clothing on the first Monday of the month; Filipiniana-inspired clothing from second to fourth Mondays of the month; agency-prescribed office uniforms from Tuesday to Friday and on weekends; and smart casual attire on days without agency-prescribed uniforms.
Nuarin clarified that the ASEAN-inspired attires can be an accent, shawl, scarf, or clothing inspired by the traditional garments of the ASEAN member states, including the Philippines.
Officials and employees may choose to wear the prescribed uniform that aligns with their gender preferences, identity, and expression, she underscored.
“Hangad din po ng Revised Dress Code na inilabas po ng Komisyon na makaagapay dun sa ating emerging trends at tsaka social issues na may kinalaman sa gender equality, sa disability, and social inclusion.”
The revised guidelines also align with Republic Act 9242 or the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law that aims to promote a sense of nationalism and patriotism among government employees by advocating for the use of locally produced textiles.
Any violation of the provisions of the Revised Dress Code will be considered as grounds for disciplinary action under civil service laws, rules, and regulations. **JDP/DEG-PIA CAR