The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has reiterated the importance of political neutrality for government employees ahead of the May 2025 elections, a joint circular with the Commission on Elections (Joint Circular No. 1, s. 2016).
This advisory strictly prohibits government personnel from engaging in partisan political activities.
Prohibited activities include forming campaign groups, holding political rallies, making pro- or anti-candidate speeches, distributing campaign materials, soliciting votes, using government resources for political purposes, providing campaign contributions, wearing campaign paraphernalia (unless authorized), and serving as election watchers.
These prohibitions apply to all government employees, regardless of appointment status, including those in all branches of government, GOCCs, SUCs, acting political officers, uniformed personnel, and employees on leave.
The CSC also emphasized responsible social media use, urging employees to avoid posting political content, using government resources for political discussions, engaging in online arguments that could damage public trust, and disclosing unauthorized government information.