The Civil Service Commission (CSC), headed by newly appointed CSC Chairman former Cabinet Secretary Ricardo Saludo, reminded government officials yesterday to refrain from going to casinos as they are prohibited to do so under an executive policy.
Memorandum Circular No. 8, issued in August, 2001, bans all public officials connected directly with the operation of the government, except for casino personnel, to enter or play at gambling casinos.
Also prohibited under the circular are members of the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines, including the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy and the Philippine Air Force.
The CSC stressed that Republic Act No. 6713, otherwise known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, enjoins all government employees to observe ethical standards in their professional as well as personal lives.
With this, the CSC urged the public to remain vigilant and to report violations of Memorandum Circular No. 8 and Republic Act No. 6713 by dialing the "Mamamayan Muna" Action Center hotline at 9320111 or sending a message to 0917-TEXTCSC (09178398272).
The Civil Service Commission intends to implement its mandate of enforcing all laws, rules, and regulations in connection with government service, especially qualifications of government employees and officials, and their ethical standards as provided for by law, the commission’s new chairman said.
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