THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) will lead a nationwide tree-growing initiative from 15 to 21 September 2024 in celebration of the 124th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA).

CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles called on government officials, employees, and individuals from non-government organizations and private institutions to participate in the event. The initiative aims to plant at least 10,000 trees while raising funds for the CSC’s Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) Program, which supports the families of fallen civil servants.

“The third week of the PCSA, themed Linggo ng Malasakit sa Kalikasan, highlights the significance of sustainable environmental efforts and natural resource management,” Chairperson Nograles explained. “This nationwide tree-growing activity not only focuses on environmental conservation but also serves as a tribute to those who gave their lives in service, fostering a sense of patriotism.”

CSC Regional Office VI, in coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), will spearhead the activity aimed to contribute to climate change mitigation through tree-growing and to promote environmental stewardship, while also raising funds for the benefit of the families of fallen civil servants.

In the National Capital Region and Region IV, the CSC and DENR partnered with the Laguna Lake Development Authority to plant seedlings along the 28 local government units surrounding Laguna de Bay on 16 September 2024.

The location and specific date of the tree-growing activity in other regions will be announced by the CSC Regional Offices via their official Facebook Pages and at PCSA microsite at csc.gov.ph/pcsa2024.

Interested participants may coordinate with the nearest CSC Regional Office for the registration link and payment of registration fee worth PHP250. Walk-in participants may also be allowed at the discretion of the respective CSC Regional Offices.

The CSC added that participants will receive a certificate of participation while a certificate of appreciation will be awarded to partner agencies and stakeholders.

“As we celebrate another year of successful public service, we also need to remember the critical need to care for our planet. We are excited for the support of both the public and private sector in our goal to promote environmentalism and patriotism,” said Chairperson Nograles.

About the PCSA

The annual PCSA celebration is in observance of the establishment of the Philippine Civil Service on 19 September 1900 by virtue of Public Law No. 5, “An Act for the Establishment and Maintenance of an Efficient and Honest Civil Service in the Philippine Islands”.

For this year, the PCSA celebration shall focus on the importance of sustainable management for the achievement of a future-ready civil service, as reflected in the ten-year theme, “Transforming Public Service in the Next Decade: Honing Agile and Future-Ready Servant-Heroes”.

The other upcoming activities lined up for the 124th PCSA include the Medical Mission: Medical Relief for the Underprivileged, Bloodletting Activity, National Coastal Clean-up, Awards Rites for the 2024 Outstanding Government Workers, 2024 Leaders & Human Resource Symposium, and the Contact Center ng Bayan Partner Recognition Program.

For more information about the 124th PCSA and the schedule of activities, visit csc.gov.ph/pcsa2024.