Law Summary
Purpose of the Revised Dress Code
- Update and revise existing dress code rules to reflect changes after the Philippine Centennial and the CSC’s Gender Advocacy program.
- Institutionalize the wearing of Filipiniana attire on Mondays.
- Conform with gender mainstreaming and promote professionalism in the workplace.
Coverage
- Applies to all government officials and employees, male and female.
- Excludes those regularly performing actual field duties or temporarily assigned to field operations.
Official Attire Schedule
- Monday: Filipiniana attire is mandatory.
- Tuesday to Thursday: Prescribed office uniforms as per agency guidelines.
- Friday: Office uniform if available; if none, appropriate business attire must be worn.
Appropriate Attire Guidelines
- When no official uniform is prescribed, employees must wear appropriate business attire.
- Maong (denim) pants may be worn if paired with a collared polo shirt (for males) or an appropriate blouse/shirt (for females).
Prohibited Attire
- Gauzy, transparent, or net-like shirts/blouses.
- Sando, strapless, spaghetti-strap tops unless undershirts; tank tops; overly plunging necklines.
- Micro-mini skirts, walking shorts, cycling shorts, leggings, tights, jogging pants.
- Rubber sandals, rubber slippers, and "bakya" (wooden clogs).
Additional Prohibitions During Office Hours
- Ostentatious display of jewelry, except on special occasions or official celebrations.
- Wearing of heavy or theatrical makeup is prohibited.
Grounds for Exemptions
- Duties that require alternative clothing.
- Religious beliefs or practices requiring specific attire.
- Physical disabilities or legitimate health reasons.
- Pregnant employees may wear maternity dresses.
- Employees in mourning may wear mourning clothes.
- Other similar legitimate circumstances.
Other Matters
- Issues regarding hair style, beard, or moustache grooming are subject to agency-specific internal rules.
Penalties for Violation
- Violation of the dress code is a ground for disciplinary action under Section 22 (c), Rule XIV of the Revised Omnibus Rules Implementing Book V of the Administrative Code of 1987.
Effectivity
- The revised dress code takes effect 15 days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Repealing Clause
- CSC Memorandum Circular Nos. 14 and 25, s. 1991, and all inconsistent memoranda, circulars, resolutions, or regulations are repealed or amended.