Tuguegarao Worker Goes Viral for Gaming on Duty
TUGUEGARAO – A Tuguegarao City Hall employee has gone viral after being caught on video playing a computer game while on duty, sparking criticism from netizens and calls for accountability.
A city government employee in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, has drawn public criticism after being recorded playing a computer game during official working hours. The incident surfaced online on November 25, when Facebook user Juan Ybanag uploaded videos showing the male employee engaged in gaming while seated at his workstation inside Tuguegarao City Hall.
Ybanag, who geotagged the post to confirm the location, expressed his frustration in the caption he wrote at 9:25 a.m. that day. “Good morning, Tweraw [Tuguegarao]. Ganito ang mga empleyado ng City Hall. Oras ng trabaho, oras ng laro,” he noted, calling attention to the worker’s behavior. He also appealed to the appropriate government body, adding, “Philippine Civil Service Commission, paki naman po,” and tagging the commission’s official Facebook page.
The shared videos not only highlight the employee’s gaming activity but also show him wearing slippers while on duty. Public servants, particularly those assigned to frontline government offices like city halls, are expected to maintain professionalism—including wearing proper attire and footwear—as part of their responsibility to present themselves appropriately to the public they serve.
The post quickly spread beyond Facebook, eventually reaching a Reddit community where it gained traction and garnered roughly 2,000 upvotes. One user commented on the footage, noting the attire and saying, “Naka tsinelas pa ata. Sa bahay na lang siya sana, ganun din naman.”
Under the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, individuals working in government are required to demonstrate “commitment to public interest” and “professionalism,” values that emphasize diligence, respect for duty hours, and proper behavior while in the workplace. These standards exist to ensure that public institutions maintain trust and credibility among citizens.
The viral post has sparked ongoing discussions about accountability and work ethics within government offices. Many netizens argued that such actions undermine public confidence, especially at a time when efficiency and transparency in public service are closely scrutinized. As of now, it remains unclear whether Tuguegarao City Hall or the Civil Service Commission has taken disciplinary action regarding the incident, but calls for appropriate measures continue to circulate online.
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