The following is a press release from the Civil Service Commission.
Government agencies may resume filling up vacant positions and the issuance of appointments, among other human resource actions guided by the Interim Guidelines on Appointments and Other Human Resource Actions (IGAOHRA) for the Period of State of Calamity Due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
The announcement was made by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) through Resolution No. 2000659 promulgated on Wednesday, July 8, which laid down the parameters on hiring for first and second level positions, including second-level executive/managerial positions in the career service, and those appointed to the non-career service who are non-presidential appointees during State of Calamity.
The IGAOHRA takes effect retroactively or March 16, 2020, the date of the declaration placing the entire country under State of Calamity. It shall remain in force until lifted.
Agencies should provide CSC Regional Office and CSC Field Office concerned a copy of said guidelines.
In addition, electronic signatures on copies of appointment are now allowed with the head of the agency ensuring authenticity, certifying its use, and submitting specimen signatures to the CSC RO concerned.
Appointees who will assume their duties during the effectivity of the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) or modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) may be allowed to report through the alternative work arrangements adopted by the agency or within 30 days from the lifting of the ECQ/MECQ.