125th PCSA: CSC Calls on Government Workers to Donate Blood and Save Lives

125th PCSA: CSC Calls on Government Workers to Donate Blood and Save Lives

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is inviting government employees across the country to join a nationwide bloodletting campaign this September 2025, one of the highlight activities of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA).

The initiative, organized in partnership with the Department of Health–Philippine Blood Center, Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Sanitarium, and supported by local government units nationwide, is more than just a health activity. It’s a call for public servants to embody the values of compassion, service, and bayanihan.

According to the CSC, the project aims to boost hospital blood supply while reminding government workers of their role as “Lingkod Bayani”—civil servants who put people first.

A Celebration of Service

With the theme “Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan”, this year’s PCSA emphasizes patriotism, accountability, and integrity.

CSC Chairperson Atty. Marilyn B. Yap said the bloodletting activity reflects the guiding principle “Bayan muna, bayan ang una”. She encouraged civil servants to extend both “heart and hand” by helping patients who need life-saving blood donations.

Bloodletting Schedules by Region

Here are the scheduled venues nationwide:

• NCR – Sep 11 (Cuneta Astrodome)
• Region 1 – Sep 9 (CSC ROI, San Fernando City, La Union)
• Region 2 – Sep 18 (Robinsons Place, Tuguegarao City)
• Region 3 – Sep 12 (Bulacan Medical Center, Malolos)
• Region 4 – Sep 16 (Quezon Convention Center)
• Region 5 – Sep 12 (Legazpi City)
• Region 6 – Sep 8 (Robinson’s Mall, Roxas City)
• Region 7 – Sep 15 (People’s Hall, Talisay City, Cebu)
• Region 8 – Sep 16 (CSC RO VIII Human Resource Center, Palo, Leyte)
• Region 9 – Sep 12 (KCC Mall de Zamboanga, Zamboanga City)
• Region 10 – Sep 12 (SM CDO Downtown Premiere)
• Region 11 – Sep 9 (USEP, Davao City)
• Region 12 – Sep 17 (KCC Event Center, Koronadal City)
• Caraga – Sep 10 (SM Butuan City)
• CAR – Sep 11 (CSC CAR Learning & Development Center)
• BARMM – Sep 11 (CityMall, Cotabato City)

Requirements for Blood Donors

To qualify, volunteers must:

✔️ Be 18–65 years old
✔️ Weigh at least 50 kg (110 lbs)
✔️ Have a hemoglobin level of 125 g/l or higher
✔️ Maintain blood pressure within 90–160 / 60–100
✔️ Have a pulse rate between 50–100 bpm

Benefits for Government Employees

The CSC assures participants that employees joining the bloodletting are considered on official business. Additionally, successful donors will receive one (1) day compensatory time-off, as provided under CSC–DBM Joint Circular No. 2, s. 2004.

Why This Drive Matters

Blood donation saves lives. Each bag of blood can benefit multiple patients—whether they are accident victims, mothers giving birth, or patients undergoing surgery. For government workers, this initiative is also a chance to live out the core values of civil service:

• Volunteerism – Going beyond daily office duties
• Compassion – Helping fellow Filipinos in critical times
• Patriotism – Serving the country in a very direct way

Quick Tips for First-Time Donors

If you’re donating blood for the first time, here are some reminders:

1. Get enough rest the night before.
2. Eat a healthy meal (avoid fatty food).
3. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
4. Bring a valid ID and government employee ID.
5. Wear comfortable clothing with sleeves that can be rolled up.

Final Thoughts

The bloodletting drive during the 125th PCSA is more than just a health campaign—it is a living testament of the heart of public service. By donating blood, civil servants not only save lives but also inspire a culture of bayanihan and selflessness in government.