CSC: Liking, sharing political posts allowed, but don鈥檛 solicit support
Government workers are allowed to like and share political posts so long as these do not solicit support for politicians or political parties, the Civil Service Commission said on Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) clarified on Thursday that government workers were allowed to like and share political posts as long as these “[do] not solicit support” for politicians or political parties.
The statement was issued following a memorandum by the CSC warning government workers against “partisan political activity,” which included “liking,” “commenting,” “sharing,” “reposting” or “following” a candidate or party’s account, a few weeks ahead of the May midterm elections.
“The Civil Service Commission reiterates that government employees may like, share, comment on, or repost election-related content on social media for as long as these actions do not solicit support for or against any candidate or party during the campaign period,” it said.
“The CSC emphasized the need for prudence in using social media to avoid engaging in partisan political activities,” it added.
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The commission maintained that the memorandum was in line with the 1987 Constitution.
The CSC also previously cited the Administrative Code of 1987, the Omnibus Election Code and the Local Government Unit Code, stating that “[n]o member of the military shall engage, directly or indirectly, in any partisan political activity, except to vote.”
