The Civil Service Commission (CSC) recently unveiled its updated dress code for government employees, emphasizing inclusivity, cultural identity, and professionalism. While the move has garnered praise for promoting Filipino and ASEAN heritage, many civil servants, particularly teachers, have raised concerns about practicality and comfort. Under the new policy, outlined in Memorandum Circular No. 16, series of 2024, civil servants are required to wear Filipiniana-inspired attire on Mondays, agency-prescribed uniforms Tuesday through Friday, and smart casual clothing on weekends if working. The guidelines also align with the Philippine Tropical Fabric (PTF) Law by requiring locally sourced fabrics for uniforms. Concerns from Teachers On social media, teachers voiced strong opinions about the policy, particularly the prescribed fabrics and designs. "Maari po ba na cotton din po sana tela ng uniform ng mga teachers dahil parang sako po ng tela at sobrang init kapag isinusuot. ...