CSC: Gov't staff skipping work for COVID-19 vaccination may be excusedA medical worker counts syringes with the BioNtech-Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine during the inoculation of the population aged 12-17 at a stadium in San Juan City, suburban Manila on November 3, 2021. MANILA, Philippines — Government officials and employees who will not report for work due to COVID-19 vaccination may be considered excused, the Civil Service Commission said Wednesday. “Absence from work during the day of inoculation of the first and second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including future booster shots, whenever applicable, shall be considered as excused absence,” read the interim guidelines issued by the CSC. The use of vaccination leave credits will be allowed if an employee exhausts their sick leave credits. In case the vacation leave credits have already been exhausted, a worker may apply for sick leave of absence without pay.

Source: Philippine Star November 24, 2021 19:41 UTC