“I HOPE that in the coming weeks, all the 17% will fully qualify for the plantilla items they seek” – Congresswoman Alexie Tutor.
This was the congratulatory statement of the lady-lawmaker from the Third Congressional District of Bohol after she congratulated the 17% passers of the latest Professional and Subprofessional Civil Service Examination.
“However, I cannot avoid lamenting the dismally disappointing passing rate of 17% for both the Professional and Subprofessional because 17% passing means 83% or roughly 5 or 6 failed the exams” – she continued.
The words of the congresswoman are very much appreciated by Short Cuts, most specially the ending statement “will qualify for the plantilla items they seek.” These words envision of the true intents and purposes of Civil Service Examinations.
Short Cuts heartily congratulates the Honorable Congresswoman Alexie Tutor for being a true adherent to the rule of law.
Supposedly, no one can be employed in government service if he is not a board passer in a Civil Service Examination. To Short Cuts’ understanding no one is entitled to be in government service – even as a casual – if he is not a civil service eligible.
But taking the statement as true because it is provided by law, is this honestly and seriously practiced these days as the sun rises from the east?
Short Cuts is not certain as to the present employment practices in government offices.
But during Short Cuts’ younger days – in the early 60s – he is aware that the true intents and purposes of the law was NEVER followed.
He knows this as a fact!
Short Cuts was a victim of this!
As a new Subprofessional eligible in 1961, he applied for government service – even as a casual – if only to appease his grueling financial difficulties in his college studies. He was then only a sophomore law student and a newly married.
He applied even as a janitor in a provincial office held by a co-Valencianhon proudly bringing with him his new Eligibility Card.
Result of the application?
The deafening “NO VACANCY” was the answer!
With no option left, Short Cuts had to go home downhearted.
Two days later, a disheartening news reached Short Cuts” years.
Another applicant in the same office was accepted as casual.
And, the WORSE thing? The newly-accepted applicant was not a civil service eligible! She failed in the same examination that Short Cuts passed.
Rason nganong gidawat?
Kagupa di-ay siza sa dakong politiko sa Bohol!
From that year on, Short Cuts never attempted applying again for government clerical position. From that year on also, Short Cuts hate government service for being TOO politicized in employment processes.
“Go first to a politiko and seek his endorsement b fore applying for a government position, whether ELIGIBLE or NOT.” These are Short Cuts‘ words of wisdom. Then, you are sure of employment!
And, Short Cut’s feeling was put on a test when the late Governor Rolando Butalid, during his first term in office as governor, offered him to head the Provincial Fiscal’s Office. Short Cuts politely rejected the offer. He prefers private practice in his law profession.
In government service, daghang amo!
But in private employment, USA ray amo.
