CSE Reviewer - General Information 2

Prepare smarter with teacher-crafted General Information drills modeled after the CSE. Expect a mix of recall and application: core provisions, rights and duties, ethical choices, and public service scenarios grounded in Philippine context.

Each question provides quick explanations you can read or listen to. Use the sets as daily practice or combine them into a full mock test for exam-day readiness.

CSE General Information Practice Part 2
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1. Who has the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war?

The President, with Cabinet concurrence The Congress, by a two-thirds vote of both Houses The Supreme Court upon petition

2. What does the Constitution say about the Vice-President’s term and re-election?

6-year term; not eligible for re-election 4-year term; may be re-elected once 6-year term; may be re-elected but not for more than two successive terms

3. Which constitutional provision recognizes the people’s right to information on matters of public concern?

Article III, Section 7 (Bill of Rights) Article VI, Section 21 Article X, Section 3

4. Under EO No. 2 (2016), which offices are covered by Freedom of Information (FOI)?

All three branches—Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary Offices under the Executive Branch; other branches adopt their own rules Only national government agencies; LGUs are excluded

5. When is the annual deadline for filing the Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN)?

On or before April 30 On or before March 31 On or before June 30

6. Which statement best reflects RA 6713’s rule on gifts?

Gifts are allowed if recorded in the office logbook Gifts are allowed if approved by the head of office Gifts related to official duties are prohibited, except unsolicited gifts of nominal value not given in exchange for a favor

7. Under RA 6713, within how many days from assumption must an official divest interests that create a conflict of interest?

Within 30 days Within 60 days Within 90 days

8. What does RA 9003 require regarding solid waste segregation?

Segregation at source into prescribed categories Segregation only at the landfill Segregation only for commercial establishments

9. Which is true under RA 9003 regarding open dumps?

Open dumps are allowed in rural areas Open dumps are allowed if fenced and monitored Open dumping is prohibited; dumps were mandated to be phased out and closed

10. By 2028, what minimum plastic packaging recovery rate must obliged enterprises achieve under the EPR Act?

60% 80% 100%

11. What does the Philippine Ecosystem and Natural Capital Accounting System (PENCAS) Act (RA 11995, 2024) do?

It institutionalizes natural capital accounting to inform policy and planning It abolishes environmental impact assessments It transfers climate functions from CCC to PAGASA

12. Which best describes the Philippines’ NDC (2030) under the Paris Agreement?

25% unconditional reduction by 2030 Net-zero by 2030 across all sectors Up to 75% reduction/avoidance by 2030, mostly conditional on support

13. Which agency issues official El Niño/La Niña advisories in the Philippines, and what alert did it raise in 2025?

NDRRMC; El Niño Alert DOST-PAGASA; La Niña Alert CCC; Neutral Conditions Advisory

14. Which law reset the first regular BARMM parliamentary elections to 2025 and extended the Bangsamoro Transition Authority?

RA 11593 RA 11054 RA 11292

15. What constitutional principle applies to the nation’s marine wealth in the EEZ?

Open access to foreign users if licensed The State protects marine wealth and reserves its use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens Exclusive federal control by coastal provinces

16. Which is part of the constitutional mandate of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR)?

To prosecute criminal cases directly in trial courts To enact national human rights legislation To investigate, on its own or on complaint, human rights violations involving civil and political rights

17. Which set correctly lists impeachable officers under the Constitution?

President, Vice-President, SC Justices, Members of Constitutional Commissions, Ombudsman President, Senators, SC Justices, NEDA Secretary President, Chief of Police, Cabinet Secretaries, COA Chair

18. Which conduct is prohibited and punishable under the Philippine IHL Act (RA 9851)?

Peaceful assemblies in public parks Intentional attacks against civilians during armed conflict Filing of petitions before courts

19. Which practice is prohibited under Philippine environmental laws?

Composting of biodegradable waste at home Segregating recyclables at source Open burning of solid waste (“siga”)

20. Under RA 10121, who chairs the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)?

The Executive Secretary The Secretary of National Defense The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government