Gov't agencies go "malling"

CEBU, Philippines - As it marks its 111th anniversary this month, the Civil Service Commission-7 will lead other government agencies at a mall at the reclamation area in Mandaue City this month in a bid to bring government services closer to the people.

Dubbed "Government Express at the Mall," the activity aims to highlight accessibility and speediness of government service.

Joven Naraja, the information officer of the CSC-7 yesterday said the activity is aimed to highlight accessibility and speediness of government service.

The government express is located at the lobby of the Parkmall, and will be joined by participating government agencies BIR, DFA, DOH, NBI, NSO, PRC, TESDA, SSS, LTO, MCWD, PhilHealth, and the Mandaue city government.

During yesterday's press conference Naraja also told reporters that the commission is implementing R.A 9485 or the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007.

He said the CSC now wants to implement the no-noon break and no break time in all government agencies in the country.

He said employees will have to adopt a skeletal force during break time and noon time to make sure service is not interrupted. - THE FREEMAN