Administrative Code of 1987

Section 1

Examination papers shall be rated according to their excellence on a scale of 0% to 100% and the subjects of each examination shall be given such relative weights as the Commission may prescribe. The passing grade in written examinations, except for examinations covered by special laws, shall be at least 80%.

Section 1

Every department, office and agency shall, as soon as practicable and in no case later than ninety (90) days from the effectivity of these Rules, start conducting value development programs for its officials and employees in order to strengthen their commitment to public service and help promote the primacy of public interest over personal interest in the performance of their duties. Such programs and other parallel efforts on value development shall include, among other things, the following subjects: (a) Ethical and moral values; (b) Rights, duties and responsibilities of public servants; (c) Nationalism and patriotism; (d) Justice and human rights; (e) Democracy in a free and just society; (f) Philippine history, culture and tradition; and (g) Socio-economic conditions prevailing in the country, especially in the depressed areas, and the need for a Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards. Continuing refresher courses and seminars and/or workshops to promote a high standard of ethics in public service shall be conducted.

Section 2

Professional, scientific, technical trainings and education programs shall enhance to the highest degree, professionalism, excellence, intelligence and skills in the performance and discharge of duties and responsibilities of officials and employees. These programs shall be conducted in all offices of the government and may include subjects that are enumerated in the preceding section.

Section 2

Subject to the provisions of these Rules, every examinee who obtains a general rating of 80% or over shall be eligible for appointment to those positions for which the examination was given.

Section 3

Eligibility resulting from civil service examinations which require less than four years of college studies shall be appropriate for appointment to positions in the first level, and that from examinations which require at least four years of college studies shall be appropriate for positions in the second level.

Section 3

It is the responsibility of every head of department, office and agency to ensure that officials and employees attend the value development program and participate in parallel value development efforts.

Section 4

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 132, s. 1948, of the Office of the President, five points shall be added to the ratings earned by a veteran in a civil service examination which shall be credited to him for entrance to and promotion in the service. For purposes of this Rule, a "veteran" shall include any person who has served in the military service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, in the regularly constituted armed forces of World War II or in the non-regularly organized unit in the Philippines during World War II and whose services are duly recognized by the Government. Ten points shall be added to the earned rating of the following examinees: (a) a veteran who establishes by official records the existence of a service-connected disability; (b) a widow of a veteran; and (c) a wife of a veteran who himself cannot qualify for appointment in the civil service due to a service-connected disability. Further, pursuant to EO 790, s. 1982 likewise of the Office of the President, any one child of a veteran in cases where the veteran himself or his wife failed to avail himself of the preference rating due to disqualification for appointment or disability, may also avail of an added ten points to his earned rating. The preference rating in an examination shall be granted by the Commission at any time upon the request of the applicant and upon submission of the documents required by the Commission even if not declared in his application. This preference rating, however, shall not apply to the Professional Board Examination for Teachers (PBET).

Section 4

Every department, office and agency shall conduct continuing studies and analyses of their work systems and procedures to improve delivery of public services. Towards this end, such studies and analyses shall: (1) identify systems and procedures that lead or contribute to negative bureaucratic behavior; (2) simplify rules and procedures to avoid red tape; and (3) devise or adopt systems and procedures that promote official and employee morale and satisfaction. Each department, office or agency shall develop a service guide or its functional equivalent which shall be regularly updated and made available to the transacting public. A workflow chart showing procedures or flow of documents shall likewise be posted in conspicuous places in the department, office or agency for the information and guidance of all concerned. Upon request, the Department of Budget and Management shall assist departments, offices and agencies in the evaluation and adoption of work systems and procedures that will institutionalize a management climate conducive to public accountability.

Section 5

Every department, office and agency shall consult the public they serve for the purpose of gathering feedback and suggestions on the efficiency, effectiveness and economy of services. They shall establish mechanisms to ensure the conduct of public consultations and hearings.

Section 5

The results of any particular civil service examination held in a number of places on the same date shall be released simultaneously. The names of examinees who obtained the required passing grades in an examination shall be entered in a register of eligibles.

Section 6

Every department, office and agency shall continuously conduct research and experimentation on measures and adopt innovative programs which will provide motivation to officials and employees in raising the level of observance of public service ethical standards.

Section 6

The names of those who pass the bar or board examinations shall be automatically entered in the corresponding register of eligibles under Republic Act No. 1080 without need for issuance of certificates. For this purpose, the Supreme Court and the Professional Regulations Commission shall furnish the Commission with the official lists of successful candidates in each examination.

Section 7

Every department, office and agency shall, in consultation with the Office of the Ombudsman, appoint or designate a resident Ombudsman who shall act immediately on all requests for public assistance referred to him by the Ombudsman and his Deputies. He shall be held accountable for the disposition of all requests for assistance.

Section 7

Eligibility shall also be granted automatically to honor graduates, subject to the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 907, as amended.

Section 8

Government officials shall make themselves available to their staff for consultations and dialogues.

Section 8

Eligibility resulting from civil service, bar, and board examinations shall be effective on the date of the release of the results of the examinations. These eligibilities shall not prescribe.