QuestionsQuestions (CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 14)
It is issued in line with the provisions of RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees) to maintain modesty and proper decorum in the civil service.
Yes. The office uniforms as prescribed by the different government agencies/offices are the official attire of all government officials and employees and must be worn in accordance with the assigned schedule.
They must be dressed appropriately, preferably business clothes, but no party attire, picnic clothes, sandos, nor t-shirts should be worn at work.
The use of tightfitting, seductive, micro-mini, and gauzy/flimsy/transparent dresses by female employees is prohibited.
Walking shorts, pedal pushers, leggings, tights, jogging and maong pants are prohibited. Footwear such as slippers, sandals, bakya, etc. in office premises is also banned.
It prohibits walking shorts, pedal pushers, leggings, tights, jogging and maong pants, but it allows pantaloons or other pants worn for formal occasions.
Too much costume jewelry, flashy bangles, and similar accessories are prohibited. Ostentatious display of expensive jewelry is strongly discouraged and prohibited except for special occasions and official celebration.
Wearing of heavy or theatrical make-up is prohibited.
It is considered taboo to use curlers, turbans, and bandannas during office hours and within office premises.
Exemptions may be allowed for: (1) the nature of work requiring other appropriate clothing; (2) religious affiliation/creed or any practice in relation thereto; (3) physical disabilities; and (4) other analogous circumstances.
Yes. The Circular allows exemptions when, by the nature of work, employees necessarily must wear other appropriate clothing.
Any violation shall be considered as a ground for disciplinary action.
It provides that it “shall take effect immediately.”
It aims to maintain modesty and proper decorum in the civil service, consistent with RA 6713 and the ethical standards expected of public officials and employees.
Party attire, picnic clothes, sandos, and t-shirts are not allowed at work.
The Circular bans wearing slippers, sandals, bakya, etc. in office premises and allows only appropriate footwear.