The document discusses civil servants in the Philippines government. It defines a civil servant as a person employed in a government department or agency. It provides examples of government branches that employ civil servants, such as the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The document outlines six goals of the Philippine civil service including developing competent civil servants, ensuring integrity and excellence in public service, and building partnerships. It concludes with a brief history of the Philippine civil service system dating back to 1900 and key laws and reforms that have shaped it.