Philippine Bar review · Question

Practice question: Qualifications and Disqualification of Candidates

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

What language ability does Section 39(a) require of an elective local official?
  1. Fluency in every Philippine language
  2. Ability to read and write only English
  3. Ability to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect
  4. A foreign-language degree
  5. Ability to speak without any literacy requirement

Legal references

  • Republic Act No. 7160, Sections 39-40: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html

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