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FOR TO ALL DOST SYSTEM OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

ADVISORY

8 February 2023
CLARIFICATION ON THE DOST UNIFORM SCHEDULE FOR CY 2023

In reference to the memorandum on the "DOST Uniform Schedule for CY 2023" dated 20
January 2023, which stated that the wearing of the light blue uniform for Wednesday is "to
be announced", please be advised that we can still use our Flax Blouse/Polo uniform for
Wednesday or follow our flax color coding scheme, pursuant to the DOST Special Order
No. 102 Series of 2015, copy attached.

However, looking forward on the production of the light blue, PTF uniform, DOST System
employees are also welcome to wear their light blue colored tops as their Wednesday
uniform.

For further inquiries, kindly contact the Administrative and Legal Service Personnel
Division through email at personnel@dost.gov.ph.

Thank you.

Dr t i i :A L. IGNACIO
Assistant Secretary fof~~~inistrative and Legal Affairs, and
Chairperson, DOST-Wide Uniform Committee

Postal Address: DOST Complex, General Santos Avenue Tel. Nos.: Trunkline (+632) 8837-2071 to 82; 8837-3171 to 89
Bicutan, Taguig City 1631 Fax No. : OSEC (+632) 8837-2937; Records (+632) 8837-7493
P.O. Box 3596 Manila
Website : www.dost.gov.ph
 Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IOCOffC

MEMORANDUM:
JAN 2 3 2023
FOR DOST System Officials and Employees

FROM D ~ t { IGNACIO
Assistant Secretary for Administrative and Legal Affairs, and
Chairperson, DOST-Wide Uniform Committee

DATE 20 January 2023

SUBJECT DOST Uniform Schedule for CY 2023

The DOST-Wide Uniform Committee is pleased to inform you that the project "Design and Production of
Primary Group of Government Agencies Uniform to Boost the Mainstream Market of the Philippine
Tropical Fabrics (PTF) in the Country through Inclusive Business Approach", spearheaded by the
Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) is already ongoing. Likewise, please be advised on the following
updates:

I. Philippine Tropical Fabric (PTF)

The project is based on the RA 9242, Philippine Tropical Fabric Law, an act prescribing the use of the
Philippine Tropical Fabrics for uniforms of public officials and employees and for other purposes. PTF fabrics
are made up of 5% Abaca/Pineapple/Banana or 15% Silk. The project will enable the production of fabric
requirements for the uniforms of seven (7) national government agencies including the Department of Science
and Technology.

Through this project each DOST regular personnel will be given free fabric to be used for one (1) set of top
and underpants. Please see attached uniform mock-up for reference. The PTF for the DOST Uniform is
targeted to be delivered to our respective agencies by 1st Quarter of the year. DOST Agencies may opt to
select from the list of suppliers, to be suggested by the PTRI, to tailor the PTF into a new DOST Uniform.

II. Schedule of Wearing of Uniform

Premised on the forthcoming production of the DOST PTF Uniform, and in compliance with the DOST Special
Order No. 102, regarding the "Guidelines on the Wearing of Office Uniform for CY 2015", dated 17 February
2015, together with tlie DOST Special Order No. 0863 entitled "Amendment of DOST Special Order No. 102•,
dated 24 August 2018, the schedule of wearing the official uniforms will be as follows:

Postal Address: DOST Complex, General Santos Avenue Tel. Nos.: Trunkfme (+632) 8837-2071 to 82; 8837--3171 to 89
Bicutan, Taguig City 1631 Fax No. : OSEC (+632) 8837-2937; Records (+632) 8837-7493
P.O. Box 3596 Manila
Website : www.dost.gov.ph
 Female Personnel Male Personnel Color Code Resumption
(Alternate) of Wearing
Day In-office Field In-office Field
Monday White Blouse White Blouse White shirt White shirt Jack White 6 February
Black Black Pants/Skirt Jack Black Pants 2023
Pants/Skirt Black Pants
Tuesday Royal Blue Royal Blue Royal Blue Royal Blue Royal Blue 6 February
Blouse Blouse Stylized Shirt Stylized Shirt 2023
Black Black Pants/Skirt Jacks Jacks
Pants/Skirt Black Pants Black Pants
Wednesday PTF Unifonn PTF Unifonn PTF Unifonn PTF Unifonn Light Blue Tobe
Light Blue Light Blue Light Blue Light Blue Blouse announced
Blouse Blouse Blouse Black Pants
Black Black Pants/Skirt Black Pants
Pants/Skirt
Thursday Royal Blue Royal Blue Royal Blue Royal Blue Royal Blue 6 February
Blouse Blouse Stylized Shirt Stylized Shirt 2023
Black Black Pants/Skirt Jacks Jacks
Pants/Skirt Black Pants Black Pants

Friday Wash day (follow CSC dress code\

Ill. Retention of the Royal Blue Uniform

The prescribed uniform for Tuesday and Thursday, Pantone TCX-19-3864, will be retained. The DOST-Wide
Uniform Committee will be accepting bulk orders for the said fabric for those DOST Regular and/or Contract of
Service personnel who are interested to avail. Fabric, tailoring and embroidery will be shouldered by each
personnel. If your agency is interested, you may inquire and place your order through the DOST-CO
Personnel Division at personnel@dost.gov.ph. on or before 20 February 2023.

Thank you.
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DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

AUG 2 ~ 2018 ISO 9001:2015

Cerolicale No. AJA1B-0121

DOST Special Order No. Q8 6 3

Series of 2018

Subjecr Amendment of DOST Special Order No. 102

In the exigency of the service, DOST Special Order No. 102 dated February
17, 2015 entitled "Guidelines on the Wearing of Office Uniforms for 2015" 1s
hereby amended to reflect changes on the schedule of wearing of uniforms
(Tuesday and Thursday only) as follows

FEMALE
Day In-Office Staff I Field Staff In-Office Staff I Field Staff

Tuesday Mint green blouse l

FROM
Mint green blouse
or shirt
TO

Royal Blue Blouse

Thursday Current Monday While Striped Blouse

MALE
Day In-Office Staff I Field Staff In-Office Staff I Field Staff
FROM TO
Tuesday Mint Green Polo Sarong Royal Blue Stylized
Thursday Current Monday White Striped Shirt Shirt Jacks

All other provisions of DOST Special Order No. 102 are still effective except
those that are inconsistent herewith which are deemed repealed accordingly.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

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FORTUNATO T. DE LA PENA
Secretary

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Head Office: Gen. Santos Ave.. Bicu1an. Taguig City Postal Address: P.O. Box 3596 .\fanila
Website: www.dost.gov.ph Tel. Nos.: (02) 837-20-71 to 821837-3171 to R9
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Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

I I 102 FEB 11 2015

SUBJECT : Guidelines on the Wearing of Office Unifonns for 2015

In compliance with the DOST Special Order No. 487 regarding the "Guidelines on the Wearing of
Office Unifonns in the DOST System• dated July 15, 2013 and the Civil Service Commission (CSC)
Resolution No. 002515 dated October 31, 2000, entitled "Revised Dress Code Prescribed for all
Government Officials and Employees in the Workplace•, and in compliance with DOST Special
Order No. 062 dated January 27, 2014, "2014 DOST-Wide Unifonn Committee•, to formulate
guidelines on the wearing of uniform, below are the following guidelines and schedule of wearing of
uniforms:

1. Premised on the timely settlement of accounts with the Fabric Supplier and Uniform
Manufacturer, the wearing of new uniforms should commence by February 1, 2015, and will
be scheduled as follows:

FEMALE MALE Color

Code
Dav /n.olfkt Stllfl FleldStaff ln-<ilfkt Staff FNld Staff (1lttm,ttl

Monday while blouse wiile blouse whileshirtjack ""1ite shirt jack v.tlile

charcoal oants charcoal oants charcoal black oants charooal black oanls

Tultday rrint grNn blouse mint green blouse/shirt rrint grNn polo barong mint green polo barong rrint green

midnight blue skirt/pants midnight blue pants midnight blue pants midnight blue pants

Wtdnnday flax blouse flax blouse/shirt flax polo barong Rax polD barong flax

anv blaclt dress oants anv black dress oa,ls anv blacit nllnls anv black nants

Thursday CIJITefll Monday while current Monday Ylhile current Monday l'lt\ite cunent Monday v,tlile v.tlite
striped blouse striped blouse striped shirt striped shit

anv blaclt dress oants anv black dress ru,r,t<: Ml/ black n:km anvblacko:wrts

Friday wash <bv !follow CSC dress code l

2. Appropriate footwear shall mean closed formal shoes for male and closed or open-toed
shoes for female employees. Mules and sling back shoes for open-toed shoes or for those
that cover the toes are aUowed.

3. The wearing of maong pants when paired with collared polo/shirt (for male employees) or
any appropriate blouse/shirt (for female employees), rubber shoes and sandals Is allowed on
Fridays only.

Postal Address: P.O. Box 3596 Manila Head Offce: Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City
Website: www.dost.gov.ph Tel. Nos. 837-20-71 to 82 (TL)
4. The following attires are prohibited:

a. Gauzy, transparent or net-~ke shirt or blouse;

b. Sando, strapless or spaghetti-strap blouse (unless worn as an undershirt) lank tops,
blouse with plunging necklines, (hanging or body fit blouse);
c. Micro-mini skirt, walking shorts, cycling shorts, leggings, tights, jogging pantsC-Capri"
pants and pedal pushers);
d. Rubber sandals, rubber slippers, "bakya•; {
e. Ostentatious display of jewelry, except for special occasions and during official
celebrations; and
f. Wearing of heavy or theatrical make-up.

5. Wearing of the prescribed uniform is exempted for the following:

a. When the nature of work of the official or employee demands that he/she wears clothing
other than those prescribed above;
b. When religious affiliation or creed or any legitimate practice by employee in relation
thereto, requires hi/her to wear a particular clothing;
c. Physical disabilities, and other legitimate health reasons;
d. Pregnant female employees are allowed to wear maternity dress during the period of
their pregnancy;
e. Employees who lost a loved one can wear mourning clothes during the period of
mourning; and
f. Other circumstances analogous to the foregoing.

6. Employees who have no uniform yet including contractual, job order, and casual personnel
should follow the color coding and shall observe proper dress code as prescribed by the
CSC, complete with Office Identification cards (ID) at all times;

7. Any employee who fails to wear the official uniform, or who violates any of the above
mentioned guidelines, or who deviates from prescribed style, color of the uniform shall be
subject to the following penalties (Section 22, Rule XIV, Revised Omnibus Rules
Implementing Book V):

111 Offense Reprimand

2nd Offense Suspension for (1) to thirty (30) days
3rd Offense Dismissal

8. Fabric care for the uniform is as follows:

Color Unifonn Care Instruction

Flax/Beige Color, Hand Wash
Blouse/Polo Sarong Drip Ory
Iron, medium
Navy Blue. Machine Wash, cold, normal cycle
Pants/SkirVBlazer Tumble Dry, medium
Iron, medium
 Mint Green, Blouse/Polo Machine Wash, cold, normal cycle
Barong Tumble Dry, medium
Iron, medium
Black, Pants/Dress Wash separately
Iron, medium

White, Blouse/Shirt Jack Hand Wash or Machine Wash separately

Tumble dry, medium
Iron, medium

Hand wash

Machine Wash, cold

Detailed Care Instructions
Manually remove soil from garment by gently squeezing
in a water solution of detergent or soap
Use any home type washing machine and set water
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temperature control on washer to use cold water directly
from cold water supply
Drip Dry Hang dripping wet without twisting, wringing or spinning

Tumble Dry, medium Use machine dryer and set dryer at medium temperature

Iron, medium Use medium temperature setting

9. Agencies are encouraged to create their respective Uniform Committee or establish \.

appropriate mechanism to monitor the proper implementation of this guideline. ~,

For implementation.

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Secretary