Ormoc City – Employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office (DEO) wore ASEAN and Filipiniana-inspired attire on January 6, 2025 in accordance to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 16, s. 2024 which aims to showcase Filipino culture through the office dress code.
The said memorandum aligns with the Republic Act No. 9242, also known as the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law, which mandates the use of locally-sourced Philippine tropical fabrics for government uniforms. This directive supports local weavers and promotes sustainable practices while celebrating the nation’s cultural heritage.
Moving forward, the Leyte 4th DEO employees will wear ASEAN-inspired attire every first Monday of the month while the second to fourth Mondays will feature Filipiniana-inspired attire. This dress code will be followed while awaiting the procurement of new DPWH uniforms which will adhere to the guidelines outlined in the CSC memorandum circular. (PR)
