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Practice question: Eligibility and Qualification Requirements

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An agency says an OIC or other designation is a universal way to avoid qualification standards. Explain the requirement in 2025 ORAOHRA, Section 13(c)(2), as quoted in the official January 2026 DSWD opinion.

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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