CSC, PSC revisit plans on gov’t eligibility grant to nat’l athletes

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) have agreed to revisit plans on the possible granting of government service eligibility to national athletes who won medals in various international games.

“As the CSC welcomes the chairmanship of PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann, we also want to reiterate our support to our national athletes who achieved podium finishes for the country,” said CSC Commissioner Atty. Aileen Lizada in her courtesy visit at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex last Tuesday.

Lizada added that “the current examinations for eligibility would not totally capture the skill set of our national athletes. That is why we are pushing for this special grant so that they may still be in government service after their careers and help them ensure their future.”

“We thank the CSC for this initiative in support-