CSC defers conduct of 18 July exams in 18 testing centers

QUEZON CITY — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) announces the deferment of the conduct of the 18 July 2021 Career Service Examination-Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) in 18 testing centers in selected regions until further notice.

The move is made in compliance with health protocols and implementation of strict community quarantines with the surge of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) cases.

The CSE-PPT is deferred in the following areas: Region I with testing centers in San Fernando City, La Union, and Vigan City; Region VI with testing centers in Bacolod City; Kalibo, Aklan; Iloilo City; Jordan, Guimaras; Roxas City; and San Jose, Antique; Region IX with testing centers in Zamboanga City; Pagadian City; Dipolog City; and Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay; Region XI with testing centers in Davao City; Tagum City; and Mati City; and Region XII with testing centers in Koronadal City; and General Santos City.

Since Negros Oriental in Region VII has been placed under Extended Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine until 15 July 2021, the 18 July 2021 CSE-PPT will also be deferred in Dumaguete City Testing Center.

Meanwhile, the CSE-PPT in Tagbilaran City and Siquijor in Region VII; and in Bongao, Tawi-tawi in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao are to proceed subject to change depending on emerging/evolving COVID-19 situation.

For more details and for clarification, examinees are advised to directly call their CSC Regional Offices. The complete directory is available at www.csc.gov.ph. (Kate Shiene Agna)