| 1 | Under CSC Honor Graduate Eligibility (PD 907), who is exempted from taking the Career Service Professional Examination? | Filipino citizens who graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude with a bachelor's degree from a CHED-recognized private higher education institution or state/local university or college (SUC/LUC). | High-yield exam verification (CSC Career Service Examination (CSE-PPT Professional & Sub-Professional)): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Bail is a matter of right before conviction for all persons, EXCEPT those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong.
- 1. Culpable violation of the Constitution, 2. Treason, 3. Bribery, 4. Graft and corruption, 5. Other high crimes, or 6. Betrayal of public trust.
- Republic Act No. 7080 (as amended by RA 7659): Plunder is committed when a public officer, by himself or in connivance with family, associates, or subordinates, amasses, accumulates, or acquires…
- Filipino citizens who graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude with a bachelor's degree from a CHED-recognized private higher education institution or state/local university or college (SUC/LUC).
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| 2 | Under Article IX-B, Section 2(2) of the 1987 Constitution, what are the sole grounds for removing or suspending a civil service officer or employee, and may they engage in electioneering? | No officer or employee of the civil service shall be removed or suspended except for cause provided by law (security of tenure), and no officer or employee in the civil service shall engage, directly or indirectly, in any electioneering or partisan political campaign. | High-yield exam verification (Section 2): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - No officer or employee of the civil service shall be removed or suspended except for cause provided by law (security of tenure), and no officer or employee in the civil service shall engage, directly or indirectly, in any electioneering or partisan political campaign.
- The CSC Honor Awards Program (HAP), which confers the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, and the Civil Service Commission Pagasa Award.
- Republic Act No. 10173, administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) based on the core principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose, and Proportionality.
- No; under Article II, Section 2, the Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy (offensive/aggressive war), not defensive war, and adopts the generally accepted principles of…
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| 3 | In CSC Gender and Development (GAD), which Republic Act is the 'Magna Carta of Women' (2009), and what percentage of every government agency's annual budget must be allocated to GAD programs? | Republic Act No. 9710 is the Magna Carta of Women; government agencies and LGUs are mandated to allocate at least five percent (5%) of their total annual budgets to Gender and Development (GAD) plans and programs. | High-yield exam verification (CSC Career Service Examination (CSE-PPT Professional & Sub-Professional)): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - The Congress of the Philippines, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately.
- Republic Act No. 9710 is the Magna Carta of Women; government agencies and LGUs are mandated to allocate at least five percent (5%) of their total annual budgets to Gender and Development (GAD) plans and programs.
- No officer or employee of the civil service shall be removed or suspended except for cause provided by law (security of tenure), and no officer or employee in the civil service shall engage, directly or…
- A maximum of three (3) signatures representing officers directly supervising the office or agency.
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| 4 | In CSC Peace and Human Rights, which Republic Act established the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as a landmark peace milestone with the MILF? | Republic Act No. 11054 (The Bangsamoro Organic Law, enacted July 26, 2018), which replaced the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with a parliamentary-democratic autonomous regional government. | High-yield exam verification (CSC Career Service Examination (CSE-PPT Professional & Sub-Professional)): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Filipino citizens who graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude with a bachelor's degree from a CHED-recognized private higher education institution or state/local university or college (SUC/LUC).
- Republic Act No. 11054 (The Bangsamoro Organic Law, enacted July 26, 2018), which replaced the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with a parliamentary-democratic autonomous regional government.
- The President has thirty (30) days from receipt to sign or veto a bill; otherwise, it lapses into law.
- They must resign from their position in any private business enterprise within thirty (30) days from assumption of office and/or divest themselves of their shareholdings or interest within sixty (60) days…
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| 5 | Under RA 6713 Section 7(b), for what period after resignation, retirement, or separation from public office are former public officials prohibited from practicing their profession in connection with any matter before the office where they used to be with? | For a period of one (1) year after resignation, retirement, or separation from public office. | High-yield exam verification (RA 6713 Section 7): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Republic Act No. 3019; Section 3(e) punishes causing any undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving any private party any unwarranted benefits, advantage, or preference in the…
- Republic Act No. 9710 is the Magna Carta of Women; government agencies and LGUs are mandated to allocate at least five percent (5%) of their total annual budgets to Gender and Development (GAD) plans and…
- The President has thirty (30) days from receipt to sign or veto a bill; otherwise, it lapses into law.
- For a period of one (1) year after resignation, retirement, or separation from public office.
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| 6 | Under Article XI, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution, who are the ONLY impeachable officials in the Philippine government? | The President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions (CSC, COMELEC, COA), and the Ombudsman. | High-yield exam verification (Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - For a period of one (1) year after resignation, retirement, or separation from public office.
- The President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions (CSC, COMELEC, COA), and the Ombudsman.
- EO No. 02 operationalizes the people's constitutional right to information on matters of public concern (Art. III, Sec. 7) across all offices, departments, bureaus, and instrumentalities under the…
- The Congress of the Philippines, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately.
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| 7 | Under Article III, Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution, when is the right to bail a matter of right versus when is it denied prior to conviction? | Bail is a matter of right before conviction for all persons, EXCEPT those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong. | High-yield exam verification (Section 13 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - 1st: President of the Senate; 2nd: Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall act as President until the President or Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified.
- Bail is a matter of right before conviction for all persons, EXCEPT those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong.
- They must resign from their position in any private business enterprise within thirty (30) days from assumption of office and/or divest themselves of their shareholdings or interest within sixty (60) days…
- Republic Act No. 10121 (creating the NDRRMC): Its 4 thematic areas are (1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DOST), (2) Disaster Preparedness (DILG), (3) Disaster Response (DSWD), and (4) Disaster…
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| 8 | Under Article VII, Section 8 of the 1987 Constitution, what is the constitutional line of presidential succession in case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of both the President and Vice-President? | 1st: President of the Senate; 2nd: Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall act as President until the President or Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified. | High-yield exam verification (Section 8 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - All official papers and documents must be processed and completed within a reasonable time, and under Section 5(a), letters and requests must be acted upon within 15 working days from receipt…
- 1st: President of the Senate; 2nd: Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall act as President until the President or Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified.
- Republic Act No. 7080 (as amended by RA 7659): Plunder is committed when a public officer, by himself or in connivance with family, associates, or subordinates, amasses, accumulates, or acquires…
- First Level positions include clerical, trades, crafts, and custodial service positions (qualified by Career Service Sub-Professional or Professional eligibility).
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| 9 | Under Article VI, Section 27 of the 1987 Constitution, how many days does the President have to act on a bill passed by Congress before it lapses into law, and may the President exercise a line-item veto on ordinary bills? | The President has thirty (30) days from receipt to sign or veto a bill; otherwise, it lapses into law. The President generally must veto an entire bill, EXCEPT for appropriation, revenue, or tariff bills, where the President may veto any particular item or items (line-item veto). | High-yield exam verification (Section 27 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - The President has thirty (30) days from receipt to sign or veto a bill; otherwise, it lapses into law. The President generally must veto an entire bill, EXCEPT for appropriation, revenue, or tariff bills, where the President may veto any particular item or items (line-item veto).
- 1. Culpable violation of the Constitution, 2. Treason, 3. Bribery, 4. Graft and corruption, 5. Other high crimes, or 6. Betrayal of public trust.
- A maximum of three (3) signatures representing officers directly supervising the office or agency.
- Professional Level: 170 items in 3 hours and 10 minutes (includes Analytical Ability: word association, assumptions/conclusions, logic, data interpretation).
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| 10 | Under RA 6713 Section 6, what annual awards program recognizes public officials and employees who have demonstrated exemplary ethical behavior and public service? | The CSC Honor Awards Program (HAP), which confers the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, and the Civil Service Commission Pagasa Award. | High-yield exam verification (RA 6713 Section 6): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - A maximum of three (3) signatures representing officers directly supervising the office or agency.
- Republic Act No. 6969 is the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990; Republic Act No. 9729 is the Climate Change Act of 2009 (which created the Climate Change Commission…
- The CSC Honor Awards Program (HAP), which confers the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, and the Civil Service Commission Pagasa Award.
- Party-List representatives constitute twenty percent (20%) of the total number of representatives including those under the party-list.
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| 11 | In CSC Environmental Laws, which Republic Act is the 'Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990', and which is the 'Climate Change Act of 2009'? | Republic Act No. 6969 is the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990; Republic Act No. 9729 is the Climate Change Act of 2009 (which created the Climate Change Commission chaired by the President). | High-yield exam verification (CSC Career Service Examination (CSE-PPT Professional & Sub-Professional)): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - No; under Article II, Section 2, the Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy (offensive/aggressive war), not defensive war, and adopts the generally accepted principles of…
- 1st: President of the Senate; 2nd: Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall act as President until the President or Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified.
- Republic Act No. 6969 is the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990; Republic Act No. 9729 is the Climate Change Act of 2009 (which created the Climate Change Commission chaired by the President).
- A Citizen's Charter detailing the comprehensive and uniform checklist of requirements, procedure, person responsible for each step, maximum time to conclude the process, fees, and procedure for filing complaints.
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| 12 | What are the two levels of positions in the Philippine Career Service under Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987), and which eligibility qualifies for each? | First Level positions include clerical, trades, crafts, and custodial service positions (qualified by Career Service Sub-Professional or Professional eligibility). Second Level positions include professional, technical, and scientific positions up to division chief level requiring at least a bachelor's degree (qualified only by Career Service Professional eligibility or RA 1080 bar/board eligibility). | High-yield exam verification (RA 1080 bar/board eligibility): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - An ex post facto law is a penal law that retroactively criminalizes an act that was innocent when committed, aggravates a crime, increases punishment, or alters rules of evidence to disadvantage the accused.
- 1. Constituent Assembly (Congress upon a vote of 3/4 of all its Members), 2. Constitutional Convention, and 3. People's Initiative (upon petition of at least 12% of total registered voters, with every…
- Republic Act No. 10173, administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) based on the core principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose, and Proportionality.
- First Level positions include clerical, trades, crafts, and custodial service positions (qualified by Career Service Sub-Professional or Professional eligibility). Second Level positions include professional, technical, and scientific positions up to division chief level requiring at least a bachelor's degree (qualified only by Career Service Professional eligibility or RA 1080 bar/board eligibility).
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| 13 | Under RA 11032 (Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018), what is the 'Zero-Contact Policy' and what is the 'Automatic Approval' rule? | Zero-Contact Policy: Except during the preliminary assessment of request and sufficiency of submitted requirements, no government officer or employee shall have any contact with an applicant except via the agency's online portal. Automatic Approval: If an agency fails to approve or disapprove an original application or request within the prescribed 3, 7, or 20 working days (once all requirements and fees are paid), the application or renewal is deemed automatically approved. | High-yield exam verification (RA 11032): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Zero-Contact Policy: Except during the preliminary assessment of request and sufficiency of submitted requirements, no government officer or employee shall have any contact with an applicant except via the agency's online portal. Automatic Approval: If an agency fails to approve or disapprove an original application or request within the prescribed 3, 7, or 20 working days (once all requirements and fees are paid), the application or renewal is deemed automatically approved.
- Republic Act No. 10173, administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) based on the core principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose, and Proportionality.
- Filipino citizens who graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude with a bachelor's degree from a CHED-recognized private higher education institution or state/local university or college (SUC/LUC).
- 1st: President of the Senate; 2nd: Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall act as President until the President or Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified.
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| 14 | Which Republic Act is the 'Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act' of 1960, and what is the offense under Section 3(e) most frequently prosecuted before the Sandiganbayan? | Republic Act No. 3019; Section 3(e) punishes causing any undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving any private party any unwarranted benefits, advantage, or preference in the discharge of official administrative or judicial functions through manifest partiality, evident bad faith, or gross inexcusable negligence. | High-yield exam verification (Section 3): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Republic Act No. 11054 (The Bangsamoro Organic Law, enacted July 26, 2018), which replaced the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with a parliamentary-democratic autonomous regional government.
- The Congress of the Philippines, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately.
- Republic Act No. 3019; Section 3(e) punishes causing any undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving any private party any unwarranted benefits, advantage, or preference in the discharge of official administrative or judicial functions through manifest partiality, evident bad faith, or gross inexcusable negligence.
- 1. Culpable violation of the Constitution, 2. Treason, 3. Bribery, 4. Graft and corruption, 5. Other high crimes, or 6. Betrayal of public trust.
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| 15 | Under Article VI, Section 23(1) of the 1987 Constitution, which body has the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war, and what vote is required? | The Congress of the Philippines, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately. | High-yield exam verification (Section 23): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - The President has thirty (30) days from receipt to sign or veto a bill; otherwise, it lapses into law.
- The CSC Honor Awards Program (HAP), which confers the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, and the Civil Service Commission Pagasa Award.
- The CHR is an independent constitutional office composed of a Chairman and 4 Members created to investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights.
- The Congress of the Philippines, by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately.
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| 16 | How do the CSC Career Service Examination Pen-and-Paper Test (CSE-PPT) Professional and Sub-Professional levels differ in total items, time limit, and unique test coverage? | Professional Level: 170 items in 3 hours and 10 minutes (includes Analytical Ability: word association, assumptions/conclusions, logic, data interpretation). Sub-Professional Level: 165 items in 2 hours and 40 minutes (replaces Analytical Ability with Clerical Ability: filing, spelling, clerical operations). Both require an 80.00% general rating to pass. | High-yield exam verification (CSC Career Service Examination (CSE-PPT Professional & Sub-Professional)): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Only a judge may issue a search warrant or warrant of arrest, requiring: (1) probable cause, (2) determined personally by the judge, (3) after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and…
- Professional Level: 170 items in 3 hours and 10 minutes (includes Analytical Ability: word association, assumptions/conclusions, logic, data interpretation). Sub-Professional Level: 165 items in 2 hours and 40 minutes (replaces Analytical Ability with Clerical Ability: filing, spelling, clerical operations). Both require an 80.00% general rating to pass.
- The President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions (CSC, COMELEC, COA), and the Ombudsman.
- Republic Act No. 3019; Section 3(e) punishes causing any undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving any private party any unwarranted benefits, advantage, or preference in the…
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| 17 | Under Article III, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution (Bill of Rights), who may issue a valid search warrant or warrant of arrest, and what are its four constitutional requisites? | Only a judge may issue a search warrant or warrant of arrest, requiring: (1) probable cause, (2) determined personally by the judge, (3) after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and (4) particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. | High-yield exam verification (Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - The President serves a single 6-year term and is not eligible for any re-election.
- For a period of one (1) year after resignation, retirement, or separation from public office.
- Republic Act No. 11054 (The Bangsamoro Organic Law, enacted July 26, 2018), which replaced the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with a parliamentary-democratic autonomous regional government.
- Only a judge may issue a search warrant or warrant of arrest, requiring: (1) probable cause, (2) determined personally by the judge, (3) after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and (4) particularly describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
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| 18 | Which Republic Act defines and penalizes the crime of 'Plunder' in the Philippines, and what is the minimum threshold of ill-gotten wealth required to constitute Plunder? | Republic Act No. 7080 (as amended by RA 7659): Plunder is committed when a public officer, by himself or in connivance with family, associates, or subordinates, amasses, accumulates, or acquires ill-gotten wealth through a combination or series of overt or criminal acts in the aggregate amount or total value of at least Fifty Million Pesos (PHP 50,000,000.00), punishable by reclusion perpetua. | High-yield exam verification (RA 7659): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Republic Act No. 10121 (creating the NDRRMC): Its 4 thematic areas are (1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DOST), (2) Disaster Preparedness (DILG), (3) Disaster Response (DSWD), and (4) Disaster…
- Only a judge may issue a search warrant or warrant of arrest, requiring: (1) probable cause, (2) determined personally by the judge, (3) after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and…
- 1. Constituent Assembly (Congress upon a vote of 3/4 of all its Members), 2. Constitutional Convention, and 3. People's Initiative (upon petition of at least 12% of total registered voters, with every…
- Republic Act No. 7080 (as amended by RA 7659): Plunder is committed when a public officer, by himself or in connivance with family, associates, or subordinates, amasses, accumulates, or acquires ill-gotten wealth through a combination or series of overt or criminal acts in the aggregate amount or total value of at least Fifty Million Pesos (PHP 50,000,000.00), punishable by reclusion perpetua.
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| 19 | Under RA 6713 Section 9, what must a public official do within 30 days and 60 days from assumption of office if a conflict of interest arises? | They must resign from their position in any private business enterprise within thirty (30) days from assumption of office and/or divest themselves of their shareholdings or interest within sixty (60) days from assumption. | High-yield exam verification (RA 6713 Section 9): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Republic Act No. 7080 (as amended by RA 7659): Plunder is committed when a public officer, by himself or in connivance with family, associates, or subordinates, amasses, accumulates, or acquires…
- They must resign from their position in any private business enterprise within thirty (30) days from assumption of office and/or divest themselves of their shareholdings or interest within sixty (60) days from assumption.
- Professional Level: 170 items in 3 hours and 10 minutes (includes Analytical Ability: word association, assumptions/conclusions, logic, data interpretation).
- The President serves a single 6-year term and is not eligible for any re-election.
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| 20 | In CSC Peace and Human Rights, what is the 'Commission on Human Rights (CHR)' under Article XIII, Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution, and does it have prosecutorial or adjudicatory power? | The CHR is an independent constitutional office composed of a Chairman and 4 Members created to investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights. Its functions are primarily investigative and recommendatory rather than judicial/adjudicatory. | High-yield exam verification (Section 17 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Professional Level: 170 items in 3 hours and 10 minutes (includes Analytical Ability: word association, assumptions/conclusions, logic, data interpretation).
- Party-List representatives constitute twenty percent (20%) of the total number of representatives including those under the party-list.
- The CHR is an independent constitutional office composed of a Chairman and 4 Members created to investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights. Its functions are primarily investigative and recommendatory rather than judicial/adjudicatory.
- For a period of one (1) year after resignation, retirement, or separation from public office.
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| 21 | Under Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, does the Philippines renounce all forms of war? | No; under Article II, Section 2, the Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy (offensive/aggressive war), not defensive war, and adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land. | High-yield exam verification (Section 2): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Party-List representatives constitute twenty percent (20%) of the total number of representatives including those under the party-list.
- All official papers and documents must be processed and completed within a reasonable time, and under Section 5(a), letters and requests must be acted upon within 15 working days from receipt…
- EO No. 02 operationalizes the people's constitutional right to information on matters of public concern (Art. III, Sec. 7) across all offices, departments, bureaus, and instrumentalities under the…
- No; under Article II, Section 2, the Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy (offensive/aggressive war), not defensive war, and adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land.
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| 22 | What are the six exclusive constitutional grounds for impeachment under Article XI, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution? | 1. Culpable violation of the Constitution, 2. Treason, 3. Bribery, 4. Graft and corruption, 5. Other high crimes, or 6. Betrayal of public trust. | High-yield exam verification (Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution? 1): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - They must resign from their position in any private business enterprise within thirty (30) days from assumption of office and/or divest themselves of their shareholdings or interest within sixty (60) days…
- The CHR is an independent constitutional office composed of a Chairman and 4 Members created to investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights.
- 1. Culpable violation of the Constitution, 2. Treason, 3. Bribery, 4. Graft and corruption, 5. Other high crimes, or 6. Betrayal of public trust.
- Only a judge may issue a search warrant or warrant of arrest, requiring: (1) probable cause, (2) determined personally by the judge, (3) after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and…
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| 23 | In CSC Environmental Management, which Republic Act is the 'Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Act of 2010', and what are its four thematic areas? | Republic Act No. 10121 (creating the NDRRMC): Its 4 thematic areas are (1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DOST), (2) Disaster Preparedness (DILG), (3) Disaster Response (DSWD), and (4) Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery (NEDA). | High-yield exam verification (CSC Career Service Examination (CSE-PPT Professional & Sub-Professional)): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - First Level positions include clerical, trades, crafts, and custodial service positions (qualified by Career Service Sub-Professional or Professional eligibility).
- The President serves a single 6-year term and is not eligible for any re-election.
- Zero-Contact Policy: Except during the preliminary assessment of request and sufficiency of submitted requirements, no government officer or employee shall have any contact with an applicant except via…
- Republic Act No. 10121 (creating the NDRRMC): Its 4 thematic areas are (1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DOST), (2) Disaster Preparedness (DILG), (3) Disaster Response (DSWD), and (4) Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery (NEDA).
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| 24 | Under Article VI, Section 5 of the 1987 Constitution, what percentage of the House of Representatives is allocated to Party-List representatives, and what is the term limit of a Member of the House? | Party-List representatives constitute twenty percent (20%) of the total number of representatives including those under the party-list. Members of the House serve a 3-year term for no more than three (3) consecutive terms. | High-yield exam verification (Section 5 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - The President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions (CSC, COMELEC, COA), and the Ombudsman.
- Party-List representatives constitute twenty percent (20%) of the total number of representatives including those under the party-list. Members of the House serve a 3-year term for no more than three (3) consecutive terms.
- A Citizen's Charter detailing the comprehensive and uniform checklist of requirements, procedure, person responsible for each step, maximum time to conclude the process, fees, and procedure for filing complaints.
- Republic Act No. 9710 is the Magna Carta of Women; government agencies and LGUs are mandated to allocate at least five percent (5%) of their total annual budgets to Gender and Development (GAD) plans and…
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| 25 | Under RA 11032, how many signatures are allowed in evaluating and processing any government application, licence, clearance, permit, or certification, and how many extensions of processing time are permitted? | A maximum of three (3) signatures representing officers directly supervising the office or agency. Processing time may be extended only ONCE for the same number of days (3, 7, or 20 working days), with written notification to the applicant prior to expiration. | High-yield exam verification (RA 11032): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - The CHR is an independent constitutional office composed of a Chairman and 4 Members created to investigate all forms of human rights violations involving civil and political rights.
- No; under Article II, Section 2, the Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy (offensive/aggressive war), not defensive war, and adopts the generally accepted principles of…
- The President, the Vice-President, the Members of the Supreme Court, the Members of the Constitutional Commissions (CSC, COMELEC, COA), and the Ombudsman.
- A maximum of three (3) signatures representing officers directly supervising the office or agency. Processing time may be extended only ONCE for the same number of days (3, 7, or 20 working days), with written notification to the applicant prior to expiration.
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| 26 | Under RA 6713 Section 5(c) & (d), within how many working days must public officials process and complete papers/documents and act immediately on the public's personal transactions? | All official papers and documents must be processed and completed within a reasonable time, and under Section 5(a), letters and requests must be acted upon within 15 working days from receipt (superseded/harmonized for frontline transactions by RA 11032's 3-7-20 working day limits). | High-yield exam verification (RA 6713 Section 5): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - A Citizen's Charter detailing the comprehensive and uniform checklist of requirements, procedure, person responsible for each step, maximum time to conclude the process, fees, and procedure for filing complaints.
- All official papers and documents must be processed and completed within a reasonable time, and under Section 5(a), letters and requests must be acted upon within 15 working days from receipt (superseded/harmonized for frontline transactions by RA 11032's 3-7-20 working day limits).
- Republic Act No. 10121 (creating the NDRRMC): Its 4 thematic areas are (1) Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DOST), (2) Disaster Preparedness (DILG), (3) Disaster Response (DSWD), and (4) Disaster…
- An ex post facto law is a penal law that retroactively criminalizes an act that was innocent when committed, aggravates a crime, increases punishment, or alters rules of evidence to disadvantage the accused.
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| 27 | Which Republic Act is the 'Data Privacy Act of 2012', and which independent body administers and implements it in Philippine government agencies and the private sector? | Republic Act No. 10173, administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) based on the core principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose, and Proportionality. | High-yield exam verification (CSC Career Service Examination (CSE-PPT Professional & Sub-Professional)): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Republic Act No. 6969 is the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990; Republic Act No. 9729 is the Climate Change Act of 2009 (which created the Climate Change Commission…
- Bail is a matter of right before conviction for all persons, EXCEPT those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong.
- Republic Act No. 10173, administered by the National Privacy Commission (NPC) based on the core principles of Transparency, Legitimate Purpose, and Proportionality.
- All official papers and documents must be processed and completed within a reasonable time, and under Section 5(a), letters and requests must be acted upon within 15 working days from receipt…
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| 28 | Under RA 11032 Section 6, what document must every government agency set up in the most conspicuous place at its office and on its website to inform citizens of service standards? | A Citizen's Charter detailing the comprehensive and uniform checklist of requirements, procedure, person responsible for each step, maximum time to conclude the process, fees, and procedure for filing complaints. | High-yield exam verification (RA 11032 Section 6): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - A Citizen's Charter detailing the comprehensive and uniform checklist of requirements, procedure, person responsible for each step, maximum time to conclude the process, fees, and procedure for filing complaints.
- EO No. 02 operationalizes the people's constitutional right to information on matters of public concern (Art. III, Sec. 7) across all offices, departments, bureaus, and instrumentalities under the…
- First Level positions include clerical, trades, crafts, and custodial service positions (qualified by Career Service Sub-Professional or Professional eligibility).
- No officer or employee of the civil service shall be removed or suspended except for cause provided by law (security of tenure), and no officer or employee in the civil service shall engage, directly or…
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| 29 | Under Article XVII of the 1987 Constitution, what are the three modes of proposing amendments to, or revisions of, the Philippine Constitution, and can a People's Initiative be used for a revision? | 1. Constituent Assembly (Congress upon a vote of 3/4 of all its Members), 2. Constitutional Convention, and 3. People's Initiative (upon petition of at least 12% of total registered voters, with every legislative district represented by at least 3% of its registered voters). A People's Initiative applies ONLY to amendments, never to wholesale revisions. | High-yield exam verification (CSC Career Service Examination (CSE-PPT Professional & Sub-Professional)): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Zero-Contact Policy: Except during the preliminary assessment of request and sufficiency of submitted requirements, no government officer or employee shall have any contact with an applicant except via…
- 1. Constituent Assembly (Congress upon a vote of 3/4 of all its Members), 2. Constitutional Convention, and 3. People's Initiative (upon petition of at least 12% of total registered voters, with every legislative district represented by at least 3% of its registered voters). A People's Initiative applies ONLY to amendments, never to wholesale revisions.
- Republic Act No. 11054 (The Bangsamoro Organic Law, enacted July 26, 2018), which replaced the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with a parliamentary-democratic autonomous regional government.
- Bail is a matter of right before conviction for all persons, EXCEPT those charged with offenses punishable by reclusion perpetua when evidence of guilt is strong.
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| 30 | Under Executive Order No. 02, s. 2016, what is the Freedom of Information (FOI) Program in the Philippines, and which branch of government does it cover? | EO No. 02 operationalizes the people's constitutional right to information on matters of public concern (Art. III, Sec. 7) across all offices, departments, bureaus, and instrumentalities under the Executive Branch. | High-yield exam verification (Sec. 7): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - Republic Act No. 9710 is the Magna Carta of Women; government agencies and LGUs are mandated to allocate at least five percent (5%) of their total annual budgets to Gender and Development (GAD) plans and…
- An ex post facto law is a penal law that retroactively criminalizes an act that was innocent when committed, aggravates a crime, increases punishment, or alters rules of evidence to disadvantage the accused.
- EO No. 02 operationalizes the people's constitutional right to information on matters of public concern (Art. III, Sec. 7) across all offices, departments, bureaus, and instrumentalities under the Executive Branch.
- The CSC Honor Awards Program (HAP), which confers the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, the Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, and the Civil Service Commission Pagasa Award.
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| 31 | Under Article III, Section 22 of the 1987 Constitution, what is an 'ex post facto law' and what is a 'bill of attainder'? | An ex post facto law is a penal law that retroactively criminalizes an act that was innocent when committed, aggravates a crime, increases punishment, or alters rules of evidence to disadvantage the accused. A bill of attainder is a legislative act that inflicts punishment without a judicial trial. Both are strictly prohibited. | High-yield exam verification (Section 22 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - No officer or employee of the civil service shall be removed or suspended except for cause provided by law (security of tenure), and no officer or employee in the civil service shall engage, directly or…
- Zero-Contact Policy: Except during the preliminary assessment of request and sufficiency of submitted requirements, no government officer or employee shall have any contact with an applicant except via…
- Republic Act No. 6969 is the Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990; Republic Act No. 9729 is the Climate Change Act of 2009 (which created the Climate Change Commission…
- An ex post facto law is a penal law that retroactively criminalizes an act that was innocent when committed, aggravates a crime, increases punishment, or alters rules of evidence to disadvantage the accused. A bill of attainder is a legislative act that inflicts punishment without a judicial trial. Both are strictly prohibited.
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| 32 | Under Article VII, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution, is the President of the Philippines eligible for re-election, and when does a Vice-President who succeeds to the Presidency become ineligible to run for President? | The President serves a single 6-year term and is not eligible for any re-election. No person who has succeeded as President and has served as such for more than four (4) years shall be qualified for election to the same office at any time. | High-yield exam verification (Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution): distinguish the controlling statutory/doctrinal rule, timeframe, and exception from common test distractors. | - 1. Constituent Assembly (Congress upon a vote of 3/4 of all its Members), 2. Constitutional Convention, and 3. People's Initiative (upon petition of at least 12% of total registered voters, with every…
- Republic Act No. 3019; Section 3(e) punishes causing any undue injury to any party, including the Government, or giving any private party any unwarranted benefits, advantage, or preference in the…
- The President serves a single 6-year term and is not eligible for any re-election. No person who has succeeded as President and has served as such for more than four (4) years shall be qualified for election to the same office at any time.
- Filipino citizens who graduated summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude with a bachelor's degree from a CHED-recognized private higher education institution or state/local university or college (SUC/LUC).
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