October 25, 2024 – Atty. Marilyn B. Barua-Yap, formerly the Undersecretary for Special Concerns and External Affairs and Communication Operations at the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), was sworn in today, as the new Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Atty. Barua-Yap takes over the post previously held by Karlo Nograles, who stepped down to pursue his mayoral candidacy in Davao City.

The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Malacañan Palace, where President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., administered the oath of office. Atty. Barua-Yap will serve as the CSC Chairperson for a fixed term until 2029. In her new capacity, she will oversee the government’s efforts to maintain merit and fitness in the civil service and ensure that the principles of accountability, efficiency, and transparency are upheld in the public sector workforce.

Atty. Barua-Yap brings with her a wealth of experience in public service. Before her appointment to the CSC, she served as the Secretary-General of the House of Representatives under two separate Speakers—Feliciano Belmonte Jr. and Prospero Nograles. In these roles, she played a critical part in legislative administration and governance, ensuring the smooth functioning of the legislative process.

With her vast experience in both the executive and legislative branches, Atty. Barua-Yap is expected to lead the Civil Service Commission with integrity and a strong commitment to reform. Her tenure is anticipated to introduce initiatives aimed at further improving the quality of public service and strengthening the professionalism and responsiveness of government employees across all agencies.

The CSC, as a constitutional body, plays a key role in promoting professionalism, ethical standards, and excellence in public service in the Philippines.

Atty. Marilyn B. Barua-Yap Nanumpa Bilang Bagong Chairperson ng Civil Service Commission

October 25, 2024 – Nanumpa ngayon si Atty. Marilyn B. Barua-Yap, dating Undersecretary for Special Concerns and External Affairs and Communication Operations sa Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), bilang bagong Chairperson ng Civil Service Commission (CSC). ). Si Atty. Barua-Yap ang pumalit sa puwesto na dating hawak ni Karlo Nograles, na bumaba sa puwesto para ituloy ang kanyang kandidatura sa pagka-alkalde sa Davao City.

Ang seremonya ay ginanap sa Palasyo ng Malacañan, kung saan pinangasiwaan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., ang panunumpa sa tungkulin. Si Atty. Barua-Yap ay magsisilbing CSC Chairperson hanggang 2029. Sa kanyang bagong kapasidad, pangangasiwaan niya ang mga pagsisikap ng gobyerno na mapanatili ang merito at kaayusan sa serbisyo sibil at tiyakin na ang mga prinsipyo ng pananagutan, kahusayan, at pagiging bukas ay itinataguyod sa mga manggagawa sa pampublikong sektor.

Dala ni Atty. Barua-Yap ang saganang karanasan sa serbisyo publiko. Bago ang kanyang pagkakatalaga sa CSC, nagsilbi siya bilang Secretary-General ng House of Representatives sa ilalim ng dalawang magkahiwalay na Speaker — Feliciano Belmonte Jr. at Prospero Nograles. Sa mga tungkuling ito, gumanap siya ng kritikal na bahagi sa pambatasang pangangasiwa at pamamahala, na tinitiyak ang maayos na paggana ng prosesong pambatasan.

Sa kanyang malawak na karanasan sa parehong executive at legislative branches, Inaasahang mamumuno si Atty. Barua-Yap sa Civil Service Commission nang may integridad at matibay na pangako sa reporma. Ang kanyang panunungkulan ay inaasahang magsisimula ng mga hakbangin na naglalayong higit na mapabuti ang kalidad ng serbisyo publiko at palakasin ang propesyonalismo at pagtugon ng mga empleyado ng gobyerno sa lahat ng ahensya.

Ang CSC, bilang isang konstitusyonal na organisasyon, ay gumaganap ng isang mahalagang papel sa pagtataguyod ng propesyonalismo, mga pamantayan sa etika, at kahusayan sa serbisyo publiko sa Pilipinas.