Test takers from the National Capital Region (NCR) topped the August 2023 Career Service Examination - Pen and Paper Test (CSE-PPT) as announced by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

Patricia D. Victa from the National Capital Region (NCR) topped the Professional level with a rating of 93.60. Leonard Brian E. Nicolas, also from NCR, topped the Sub-Professional level with a rating of 90.83.

CSC conducted the CSE-PPT nationwide on Aug. 20, 2023.

Other topnotchers for the Professional level were Mark Angelo R. Montero from the Bicol Region with a rating of 92.59; John Paulo M. Silvestre from NCR with 92.50; Marc Zeus F. Flauta from Southern Tagalog with 92.28; Thea A. Malificiar from NCR with 92.26; Kristine Kaith M. Retoma from Cagayan Valley with 92.23; Geri Taguian from Southern Tagalog with 92.05; Louise Giselle C. Buguina from Cagayan Valley with 92.03; Edsyl John A. Khu from Eastern Visayas with 92.01; and Russel B. Dumpay from Southern Tagalog with 92.00.

The top passers for the Sub-Professional level also included Dave C. Marinas from Cagayan Valley with a rating of 90.26; Joanna Patricia P. Mangalino from Southern Tagalog with 90.20; Camille Kristy P. Barrameda from Central Visayas with 90.06; Xexer N. Llaneta Jr. From NCR with 90.00; Daniel Oliver O. Tondo from Bicol Region with 89.98; Angelo Gabriel Neva from Southern Tagalog with 89.93; Angelo I. Dela Cruz from NCR with 89.86; Gino J. Plantig from Southern Tagalog with 89.63; and Sacha Mae DC. Abundo from Bicol Region with 89.60.

As to regional performance, Metro Manila garnered the highest passing rate with 26.03 percent or 12,548 passers out of 48,203 examinees.

Following closely was Region III (Central Luzon) with 22.50 percent or 5,452 passers out of 24,231 examinees; Cordillera Administrative Region with 21.28 percent or 3,029 passers out of 14,235 examinees; Region IV (Southern Tagalog) with 21.17 percent or 8,337 passers out of 39,377 examinees; Region VII (Central Visayas) with 20.15 percent or 3,887 passers out of 19,288 examinees; and Region I (Ilocos Region) with 20.06 percent passing rate or 4,435 passers out of 22,107 examinees.

The Career Service Professional Eligibility qualifies individuals for permanent appointment to both first level (clerical) and second level (technical) positions within the career service which do not involve the practice of the profession and are not covered by the bar, board, and other laws.

On the other hand, the Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility shall be appropriate to first level positions only.

The CSC reminded that eligibility alone does not guarantee appointment in government service as education, experience, training, and other competency requirements of the positions must also be met.

Meanwhile, CSC Chairperson Karlo Nograles congratulated the passers, noting that this signifies an “auspicious beginning” for them and their families.

“Tunay ngang isa itong magandang panimula ng taon hindi lamang para sa inyo kundi para sa inyong mga pamilya (Indeed, this is a beautiful start to the year not only for you but for your families as well),” Nograles said.

“Higit sa lahat, kaming mga nasa pampublikong sektor ay nagagalak na makatrabaho kayo sa susunod na mga buwan o taon tungo sa isang maunlad at matatag na serbisyo sibil (Above all, we in the public sector are pleased to work with you in the coming months or years towards a prosperous and resilient civil service),” he added.