CSC calls on gov’t agencies to intensify fight vs workplace harassment
THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) directed government agencies to intensify the campaign against sexual harassment in the workplace in line with the celebration of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) from 25 November to 12 December 2023.
CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles noted that an alarming rate of 22.8% of employees worldwide, including the Philippines, have experienced violence and harassment at work, based on the study conducted by the International Labour Organization, Lloyd’s Register Foundation, and analytics company Gallup. The study showed that women were slightly more likely than men to have experienced violence and harassment.
“We need to recognize that gender-based sexual harassment is real, and it is still happening not just on the streets but also in the workplace. Our duty as civil servants is to prioritize and intensify the implementation of laws, policies, and programs that make our workplaces a safe and secure environment for women to flourish and succeed,” reminded Chairperson Nograles.
He called on government agencies to intensify the implementation of CSC Resolution No. 2100064 (Revised Administrative Disciplinary Rules on Sexual Harassment Cases), which amended provisions of the 2017 Rules on Administrative Cases in the Civil Service, pertaining to the offense of sexual harassment committed by government officials and employees.
The amendment was intended to harmonize CSC rules with the provisions of Republic Act No. 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act (Bawal Bastos Law) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
