Civil Service Commission chairperson Karlo Nograles (File photo)
MANILA – Civil Service Commission (CSC) chairperson Karlo Nograles on Thursday warned the public about unscrupulous parties posing as officials and employees of the institution to solicit favors or disseminate false information.
In a statement, Nograles said stakeholders should be wary of messages, emails, or phone calls from individuals introducing themselves as CSC employees and requesting sensitive information or documents.
“May mga natanggap kaming reports na may nagpapanggap na mga kawani ng CSC upang makahingi ng impormasyon, pera, o pabor mula sa mga ahensya ng pamahalaan at maging sa publiko (We have received reports that there are individuals who pose as CSC employees to ask for information, money, or favor from government agencies and even from the public). We are reminding the public to be vigilant by directly verifying the authenticity of the transaction from the CSC regional or field office concerned,” Nograles said.
The CSC has earlier reminded the public that no individual or entity was given permission to use its name and logo, including the old CSC emblems, for any activity or online promotion, such as, but not limited to solicitation, recruitment, production of materials, and enrollment to review classes.
However, the CSC continued to receive reports of unscrupulous individuals using the names of its officials and employees to harass stakeholders and civil servants from other government agencies.
Meanwhile, Nograles warned individuals that usurpation of authority or falsely representing to be an officer, agent, or representative of any department or agency of the Philippine government is a violation under Article 177 of the Revised Penal Code.
Individuals found guilty will face imprisonment of 6 to 20 months.
“The CSC is ready to take action against violators found guilty of this crime as their action undermines the integrity of the agency,” Nograles said.
The directory of CSC officials and contact details of all offices may be accessed at the CSC website at www.csc.gov.ph.
The CSC also maintains only one official account on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and each CSC regional office manages just one Facebook page.
The public is advised to immediately report any encounter with individuals or groups claiming to represent the agency to the CSC’s Contact Center ng Bayan at 0908-881-6565. (PNA)
