MANILA, Philippines: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) urged government agencies in Metro Manila to adopt flexible work arrangements (FWAs) to support initiatives of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to ease the traffic situation in the country.

Inching along Vehicles crawl along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City during heavy traffic as the north-bound EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover was closed for repairs on Wednesday. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA

CSC Chairman Karlo Nograles on Friday said that the Policies on FWAs were established to institutionalize adaptable and responsive work schemes for civil servants to promote efficient and effective performance despite disruptive situations, including the worsening traffic situation.

"The National Capital Region has the largest number of government workers in the country, with 440,009 or 22.30 percent of career and non-career personnel. The prevailing traffic conditions in the metro not only hinder their mobility but also impact their productivity, particularly for those who commute daily. By adopting the FWA, we can not only enhance their efficiency but also safeguard their health, safety, and welfare," he said.

Last year, Metro Manila was listed in the Tomtom Traffic Index list as the metro area with the worst traffic, with travel time of 25 minutes and 30 seconds per 10 kilometers.

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