Title
Supreme Court
CSC Dress Code for Govt Officials 2001
Law
Csc Memorandum Circular No. 14, S. 2001
Decision Date
May 31, 2002
The Civil Service Commission allows government agencies to determine appropriate office attire while encouraging the wearing of Filipiniana dress on Mondays and during special occasions to promote national identity and pride.

Law Summary

Balance Between Cultural Pride and Practicality

  • The Civil Service Commission (CSC) acknowledges the cultural significance of wearing Filipiniana attire to instill pride and identity among government officials and employees.
  • CSC also recognizes practical considerations in the workplace and community demands that may affect dress code implementation.

Discretion Granted to Agency Heads

  • CSC grants heads of government agencies the discretion, in consultation with their employees, to determine suitable office attire.
  • While discretion is allowed, attire chosen should preferably have a Filipino motif or distinctly Filipino element on Mondays.

Enforcement and Encouragement of Internal Policies

  • Agency heads are enjoined to strictly enforce internal policies on proper dress code.
  • Officials are encouraged to wear Filipiniana attire during special functions and occasions to foster cultural pride.

Supersession and Effective Date

  • This memorandum circular supersedes CSC Memorandum Circular No. 19, s. 2000.
  • The directive took effect immediately upon its adoption on May 31, 2001.

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