REVISED DRESS CODE PRESCRIBED FOR ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE WORKPLACE

The Civil Service Commission, as mandated by law, issued CSC
Memorandum Circular No. 14, s. 1994, prescribing the Dress Code for All
Government Officials and Employees, and later clarifying it through CSC
Memorandum Circular No. 25, s. 1991.

However, certain provisions thereof need to be further clarified in
order to conform to the changes about by the Philippine Centennial in
1998, which paved the way for the institutionalization of the wearing of
Filipiniana attire during Mondays, and to the Gender Advocacy program
of the Civil Service Commission.

In response to the foregoing demands of the times, and in accordance
with the Commission’s mandate to improve personnel administration, the
Commission hereby adopts the attached Revised Dress Code Prescribed for
All Government Officials and Employees in the Workplace.

All other existing Civil Service Commission issuances which are inconsistent herewith are deemed repealed or amended.

This Memorandum Circular shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
the date of its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

Adopted: 30 Oct. 2000

(SGD.) CORAZON ALMA G. DE LEON
Chairman

RESOLUTION NO. 002515

WHEREAS, Section 3, Article IX-B of the 1987 Constitution provides
that the Civil Service Commission, as the central personnel agency of
the Government, shall adopt measures to promote morale, efficiency,
integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness, and courtesy in the civil
service, and shall likewise institutionalize a management climate
conducive to public accountability.

WHEREAS, Section 12 (3), Chapter 3, Title I (A), Book V of the
Administrative Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 292) empowers the Civil
Service Commission to promulgate policies, standards and guidelines for
the Civil Service and adopt plans and programs to promote economical,
efficient and effective personnel administration in the Government;

WHEREAS, Section 12 (19), Chapter 3, Title I (A), Book V of the
Administrative Code of 1987 provides that the Commission shall perform
all functions properly belonging to a central personnel agency and such
other functions as may be provided by law;

WHEREAS, the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public
Officials and Employees (Republic Act No. 6713) mandates that public
officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with
professionalism and shall lead modest lives appropriate to their
positions and income. Likewise, they shall not indulge in extravagant or
ostentatious display of wealth in any form;

WHEREAS, the existing rules and regulations in the Commission on
appropriate attire (Dress Code) when performing official functions
inside the workplace, need to be updated and revised in order to conform
with the Gender Mainstreaming and Institutionalization of Gender and
Development in the bureaucracy.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Commission hereby resolves to promulgate the
Revised Dress Code Prescribed for All Government Officials and Employees
in the Workplace.

1.      Coverage. This Dress Code shall apply to all
officials and employees of the government, both male and female, except
to those regularly performing their duties and functions in the field,
or those temporarily assigned in actual field operations.

2.      Official Attire. The “Filipiniana” and the
respective office uniforms as prescribed by the different government
agencies/offices shall be the official attire of all government
officials and employees, which shall be worn in accordance with their
assigned schedule, as hereinbelow stated:

Monday   “Filipiniana” Attire
Tuesday  Office Uniform for Tuesday
Wednesday        Office Uniform for Wednesday
Thursday Office Uniform for Thursday
Friday      Office Uniform for Friday, if any; if there is none, Appropriate Business Attire

3.      Appropriate Attire. On those days when there is
no prescribed office uniform for the day, employees shall be dressed in
appropriate business attire.

The wearing of “maong” pants, although generally prohibited, may
be considered as appropriate attire when paired with a collared
polo-shirt (for male employees), or any appropriate blouse or shirt (for
female employees).

4.      Prohibited Attire. The following attire shall be prohibited for all government employees when performing official functions inside the workplace;

4.1  Gauzy, transparent or net-like shirt or blouse;
4.2  Sando, strapless or spaghetti-strap blouse (unless worn as an
undershirt), tank-tops, blouse with over-plunging necklines;
4.3  Micro-mini skirt, walking shorts, cycling shorts, leggings, tights jogging pants;
4.4  Rubber sandals, rubber slippers, “bakya”

5.      Other Prohibitions. The following shall also be prohibited during office hours and within office premises:

5.1  Ostentatious display of jewelry, except for special occasions and during official celebrations;
5.2  Wearing of heavy or theatrical make-up.

6.   Exemptions That May Be Allowed. In the implementation of this Dress Code, certain exemptions may be allowed, on the following grounds:

6.1  When the nature of work of the official or employee demands that he/she wears clothing other than those prescribed above;
6.2  When religious affiliation or creed or any legitimate
practice by the employee in relation thereto, requires him/her to wear a
particular clothing;
6.3  Physical disabilities, and other legitimate health reasons;
6.4  Pregnant female employees are allowed to wear maternity dress during the period of their pregnancy;
6.5  Employees who lost a loved one can wear mourning clothes during the period of mourning;
6.6  Other circumstances analogous to the foregoing.

7.         Other Matters. Other matters, such as those
involving hair style or growing of beard or moustache, shall be governed
by the internal rules and regulations promulgated by the respective
agencies/offices.

8.         Penalty in Case of Violation. Any violation
of the provisions of this Dress Code shall be considered as ground for
disciplinary action, for Violation of Reasonable Office, Rules and
Regulations, under Section 22 (c), Rule XIV, Revised Omnibus Rules
Implementing Book V of the Administration Code of 1987 (Executive Order
No. 292).

9.         Effectivity. This Dress Code shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the date of its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

10.       Repealing Clause. CSC Memorandum Circular
Nos. 14 and 25, s. 1991, and all other office memoranda, memorandum
circulars, resolutions, rules or regulations inconsistent herewith, are
hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

(SGD) CORAZON ALMA G. DE LEON Chairman
(SGD.) JOSE F. ERESTAIN, JR Commissioner	(SGD.) J. WALDEMAR V. VALMORES Commissioner
ATTESTED BY:
(SGD.) ARIEL G. RONQUILLO Director III