CSE Reviewer - General Information 5

General Information CSE Reviewer — Practice key topics for the Civil Service Exam: highlights of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards), governance basics, current affairs, and public service ethics. Items follow CSC-style wording for clarity and relevance.

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CSC General Information Practice Part 5
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1. A youth group plans a rally at a designated freedom park criticizing a new policy. The city refuses, saying the message is too political. What is proper?

Allow upon prior notice; content-based denial is unconstitutional Require a permit and deny if message is critical Ban all protests during office hours

2. A community organizer receives credible threats after reporting abuses. Which legal remedy directly seeks court protection?

Writ of Habeas Corpus Writ of Amparo Writ of Kalikasan

3. A teacher learns an agency keeps a secret dossier falsely labeling him as a security risk, harming his safety. What remedy targets the unlawful data?

File a tort claim for damages only Writ of Habeas Corpus Writ of Habeas Data to access/correct/erase the data

4. A suspect clearly asks for a lawyer. Police continue questioning and obtain an incriminating statement. How is the statement treated?

Inadmissible; interrogation should have stopped once counsel was requested Admissible if voluntarily signed Admissible if the case concerns public order

5. A public employee was acquitted of theft in court. Months later, prosecutors refile the same criminal case based on the same facts. Is this allowed?

Yes, because the first trial was short No. Double jeopardy bars a second criminal case for the same offense after acquittal Yes, if the agency also files an admin case

6. A clerk livestreams an endorsement for a candidate while in uniform inside the LGU office. Proper assessment?

Allowed as free speech Allowed if done during lunch break Prohibited partisan activity; violates political neutrality and CSC rules

7. A journalist requests copies of an official’s SALNs for the last 5 years. The agency denies without basis. What is correct?

SALNs are accessible for inspection/copying under reasonable conditions SALNs are always confidential SALNs may be released only after the official leaves service

8. An agency desk requires applicants to pay a ‘facilitator’s fee’ not in the Citizen’s Charter. Proper action?

Pay to expedite processing Report/stop the practice; only published processes and fees are allowed Allow if the applicant agrees in writing

9. A recruiter lures women to jobs abroad, confiscates passports, and imposes huge ‘placement debts’. What law applies?

Only labor standards law Vagrancy law Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (as amended)

10. A government page wants to post unblurred photos of minors rescued from an armed group. What should be done?

Withhold or mask identities to protect the children Post if parents verbally agree Post to warn the public

11. An online seller offers ‘locally sourced’ raptor chicks and pangolin scales. What is correct?

Legal if paid taxes Illegal trade; permits and species protection rules apply Allowed if sold to researchers only

12. A clinic throws used syringes and blood bags into regular garbage. What is compliant with law?

Allowed if wrapped thickly Allowed during outbreaks Prohibited; must use accredited TSD with manifests under RA 6969

13. A jeepney repeatedly fails emission tests but continues to operate. Which rule applies?

Operation is prohibited until emission standards are met Operation is allowed if routes are few Allowed if passengers consent

14. A food park releases wastewater to a creek without a Discharge Permit, claiming their water “looks clear.” What now?

Acceptable if pH is neutral Violation; a Discharge Permit and compliance with standards are required Allowed with barangay consent

15. A tour operator wants to bring groups into a strict protection zone to ‘see rare wildlife.’ What is proper?

Allowed if guides are local Allowed if tourists sign waivers Prohibited; strict protection zones are closed to such use without PAMB authority

16. A city without an LCCAP seeks national funds for flood adaptation. What should it do first?

Prepare/submit an LCCAP consistent with CCC guidance Wait for disasters then request funds Focus only on relief operations

17. The mayor proposes using the LDRRMF to fund a town fiesta. Is this allowed?

Yes, if it boosts morale No. LDRRMF is for DRRM activities, not festivals Yes, if the Sangguniang Panlungsod approves

18. In an armed clash, a group targets a marked medical team evacuating wounded civilians. How is this classified?

A war crime punishable under RA 9851 A lawful tactic if brief Only a disciplinary issue

19. A requester asks for a list of public hospital patients, with full names and diagnoses. What is compliant?

Release all details for transparency Deny all statistics Deny identifiable data; provide anonymized statistics where possible

20. A staff member prints wedding invitations using the office printer and ink after hours. Is this acceptable?

Yes, if no one is using the printer No. Government property must be used only for official purposes Yes, if the employee replaces the paper