General Information Reviewer
Master the mandatory law and public accountability section for both Professional and Subprofessional Civil Service Examinations.
Core Legal Topics & Examination Scope
Select any core competency below to read in-depth cheat sheets, legal codal explanations, and high-frequency items:
1987 Philippine Constitution
Key focus on Article III (Bill of Rights), Article XI (Accountability of Public Officers, Impeachment, Ombudsman), and the 3 Constitutional Commissions (CSC, COMELEC, COA).
Read Constitution Cheat Sheet →Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct)
The 8 Norms of Conduct, Section 5 duties (15-day response rule), prohibited transactions, gifts and solicitations, and conflict of interest standards.
Read RA 6713 Summary & Rules →SALN Filing Deadlines & Exemptions
Strict rules for Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth under RA 6713: April 30 annual deadline, 30-day assumption/separation filings, and penalties.
Read SALN Rules & Deadlines →Environmental Laws (R.A. 9003)
The Ecological Solid Waste Management hierarchy (source reduction first), prohibited acts (open burning, non-segregation), and local solid waste management boards.
Read RA 9003 Waste Guide →Peace & Human Rights Principles
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Commission on Human Rights (CHR) powers, Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act (IPRA), and peace processes.
Read Peace & Human Rights Guide →Article III: The Bill of Rights
Due process, equal protection, warrantless searches and arrests, rights of the accused under custodial investigation, and the writ of habeas corpus.
Read Bill of Rights Reviewer →High-Yield General Info Quick Reference (Memory Table)
The most frequently asked legal numbers, deadlines, and terms tested on the Civil Service Exam:
| Legal Provision / Law | Core Standard / Number | Exam Trap / Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| RA 6713 Section 5(a) | 15 working days | Mandatory time to respond to public letters/requests. |
| RA 6713 Section 8 (SALN) | On or before April 30 | Annual filing deadline; within 30 days after assumption or separation. |
| Public Office Concept (Art. XI, Sec. 1) | Public Trust | Officers must at all times be accountable to the people. |
| Impeachment Initiating Body | House of Representatives | Only the House has exclusive power to initiate; Senate tries. |
| Impeachment Conviction Vote | Two-thirds (2/3) of Senate | Concurrence of 2/3 of all Members of the Senate is required. |
| RA 9003 Hierarchy | Source Reduction | Ranked highest priority in solid waste management. |
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Sample General Information Exam Question
Under Section 5(a) of Republic Act No. 6713, within how many working days must a public official or employee act on letters and requests sent by the public?
Under Section 5(a) of R.A. 6713, all public officials and employees shall, within fifteen (15) working days from receipt thereof, respond to letters, telegrams or other means of communications sent by the public. The reply must contain the action taken on the request.
🏛️ Official Sources & References
This study hub is compiled in strict alignment with official Civil Service Commission examination announcements and Philippine statutory laws:
- CSC Examination Announcement No. 05, s. 2026 (CY 2027 Calendar of Examinations)
- CSC Examination Announcement No. 03, s. 2026 (CSE-PPT Scope, Passing Rate & Guidelines)
- CSC Official Examination Advisories Index
- Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (1987 Constitution & Republic Acts)
Joseph Yap
Civil Service Exam Review SpecialistJoseph Yap has guided over 10,000 Filipino examinees through the Career Service Examination since 2018. His General Information legal outlines focus strictly on high-yield codal items and past CSC test trends.