CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 16

: The policy change is that when an employee is absent on a day immediately preceding or succeeding a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, that employee shall not be considered absent on those days regardless of leave credits.
: The old policy considered employees without pay on the day immediately preceding or succeeding a non-working day (Saturday, Sunday, or holiday) if they were on leave without pay on one of those adjacent days.
: CSC Resolution No. 91-540 dated April 23, 1991.
: No, the circular applies to all employees regardless of compensation basis, stating that employees are not considered absent on the adjacent Saturday, Sunday, or holiday whether they have leave credits or not.
: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) of the Philippines.
: The circular took effect immediately on its adoption date, April 26, 1991.
: Heads of Departments or Agencies are directed to oversee the strict implementation of this Circular.
: The circular states that regardless of whether an employee has leave credits, absences on days immediately preceding or succeeding Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays will not be considered as absences.
: The rationale is that employees paid on a monthly basis are not required to work on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
: No, the circular does not mention specific penalties but directs strict implementation by agency heads.