Practice question
A proposed designation places a first-level employee into a higher-level position. The agency argues that designation is always outside Section 13(c)(3)’s level restriction and provides no authorized exception. Which statement reflects the rule quoted in the January 2026 DSWD opinion?
- Every designation may cross levels solely at personal preference.
- Existing employment automatically places a person at every level.
- The rule governs only foreign consultants.
- Designees can only be designated to positions within their current level under the stated rule; the designation label does not defeat that limitation.
- The agency may satisfy the restriction through a campaign endorsement.
Legal references
- CSC Resolution No. 2500358, April 30, 2025, 2025 ORAOHRA, Section 13(c)(2)–(3): https://csc.gov.ph/phocadownload/userupload/hrpso/2025-ORAOHRA/2025%20ORAOHRA.pdf
- DSWD Legal Opinion No. 01, series of 2026, January 2026, quoting and applying 2025 ORAOHRA Section 13(c)(2)–(3): https://dswd-file-assets.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DSWD-OPINION-NO.-01-S.-2026-actual.pdf
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