Mindanaotoday.com |Camiguin CSC hosts first-ever civil service exam
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin – In a landmark event for the province, the Civil Service Commission (CSC)-10 organized the Civil Service Pen and Paper Examination in Camiguin, August 20.
This significant step forward was made possible through the joint efforts of Camiguin Representative Jurdin Jesus Romualdo and Governor Xavier Jesus Romualdo, who worked closely with CSC-10 to bring the exam to the province, eliminating the need for residents to travel to other areas in northern Mindanao.
A total of 999 examinees participated in the inaugural examination, with 149 individuals opting for the sub-professional category and 850 for the professional category. The decision to hold the examination in Camiguin was met with enthusiasm from the local community, as it eliminated the additional expenses associated with traveling to distant examination centers.
Rep. Romualdo expressed his satisfaction with the development, stating, “Through the efforts nato, by August, naa na ta’y exam sa Civil Service. Ang Camiguin will be the testing center. Para ma-develop na dayon ta [through our efforts, by August, we will already have the Civil Service exam. The testing center will be in Camiguin. This can then help in developing our province].”
For residents like Chito Dy, a resident of Tupsan in Camiguin, the opportunity to take the Civil Service exam in their own province was a game-changer. Dy highlighted the cost savings and convenience that came with not having to travel to Cagayan de Oro for the examination.
“Okay kaayo kay for me lang nga taga-Camiguin ko, less na gyud ang gasto, kay kung muadto pa ka’g Cagayan (de Oro), then the more nga dako ang imong gasto kay imong stayhan, and then pagkaon nimo, ug uban pa [It’s really okay for me because, as a resident of Camiguin, I was able to spend less. If you still need to go to Cagayan de Oro, you will spend a lot for your accommodation, food, and other expenses],” Dy said.
The testing center was set up in Mambajao, Camiguin, providing a convenient location for the examinees. The application process for the examination was conducted from May 22 to June 21, 2023.
The event marked a significant milestone in the province’s educational and administrative landscape, granting aspiring government servants the opportunity to take the examination without the burden of travel expenses and logistical challenges.
As Camiguin continues to make strides in various sectors, this achievement stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of its leaders and their commitment to enhancing the accessibility of essential services for its residents.