Although most permanent staff do not work during elections, they remain essential to the daily operations and integrity of the Commission. Permanent staff continue to face victimization, harassment, and unfair treatment. At the New Amsterdam office, the least qualified Assistant Registration Officer was promoted to Registra-tion Officer. At Mahaicony, a Registration Officer reportedly commenced registering an applicant after closing hours and completed the registration the following day. At GECOM, permanent staff have no such benefits, except for management staff who are contracted and receive gratuity payments every six months.