Nearly two million government employees are set to benefit from discounts and free items from public and private institutions during the month-long celebration of the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) this September.
"The PCSA is an anniversary for all civil servants across all government agencies. Hence, these special treats are a recognition of the dedication and service of the employees who serve as the foundation of our government," said Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chairperson Karlo Nograles.
(Photo from the Civil Service Commission)
Government employees only need to present their government agency ID or UMIS card at partner establishments during the celebration. Those under Job Order and Contract of Service can also avail of these privileges by presenting their government agency ID card.
For those going on vacation, there are discounts on accommodations at the following places:
Urbiz Garden (San Juan, La Union)
Bayview Park Hotel Manila
Astoria Boracay
Astoria Current
Astoria Palawan
Shangri-La (Kerry Hotel, JEN, Traders Hotel)
Artstream Hospitality Management Group, Inc. (AHMGI) - Le Monet Hotel
AHMGI - Hotel Luna
AHMGI - Vitalis Villas
AHMGI - Vitalis White Sands
Hilton Manila
Manila Hotel
Limliwa Beach Resort
Villa Pamana Inn (Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro)
Layang Layang Home (El Nido, Palawan)
Park Inn by Radisson - Bacolod
Hotel Lucky Chinatown
(Photo from CSC)
Government employees visiting the following places also have special rates:
Zoobic Safari
Zoocobia
Zoori
Paradizoo
Zoocolate Thrills
Game Room
Splash Island
Eden Nature Park & Resort
Dream Lab
There are also exclusive rates for CSC-accredited learning and development institutions:
Center for Empowerment Seminars & Workshops, Inc.
Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values
People Dynamics, Inc.
Human Resource Innovations and Solutions, Inc. (HURIS)
UP Institute of Small-Scale Industries
Fellowship of Christians in Government (FOCIG)
South East Asia Speakers and Trainers Bureau, Inc.
Business Maker Academy
Business Coach, Inc.
Civil servants also have discounts at SM Foodcourt and SM Store, Trax Records Manila, and 2 Hands Massage and Wellness.
Rides on the Metro Rail Transit 3 and Light Rail Transit - Line 2 will be free from September 18 to 20, 2024, and the Bank of the Philippine Islands will be giving gifts and gift certificates to government officials and employees who open their digital account with the bank.
Discounts are also available at Travbest Travel & Tours Co. and AutoDox Car Care Center.
"This is not the full list yet. We are expecting that more establishments will partner with us as September draws near to offer more discounts in celebration of the 124 years of having a strong and efficient civil service," Nograles added.
The full list of PCSA partner outlets and the procedures to avail of the special gifts and discounts can be viewed at this site: csc.gov.ph/pcsa/2024/special-treats or the CSC Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/civilservicegovph.