The CSC Memorandum Circular No. 09, issued on June 3, 2019, amends the eligibility requirements for Sanggunian members under CSC Resolution No. 1300486. It specifies that candidates must have completed at least 72 units towards a recognized baccalaureate degree for First Level Eligibility, and a full baccalaureate degree for Second Level Eligibility, from accredited institutions. The circular affirms that previously granted civil service eligibilities under Republic Act No. 10156 remain valid and emphasizes that all unaffected provisions of earlier resolutions continue to apply. This memorandum aims to clarify and enhance the qualifications needed for Sanggunian members.
June 3, 2019
CSC MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 09 S. 2019
| TO | : | All Heads of Constitutional Bodies; Departments, Bureaus and Agencies of the National Government; Local Government Units; Government Owned or Controlled Corporations with Original Charter; and State Universities and Colleges |
| SUBJECT | : | Amendment to CSC Resolution No. 1300486 Dated March 6, 2013 (Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 10156) on the Grant of Sanggunian Member Eligibility |
In CSC Resolution No. 1801099 * promulgated on October 9, 2018, the Commission resolved to prescribe additional provisions on the Title of Eligibility and Qualification Requirements under CSC Resolution No. 1300486 dated March 6, 2013, as amended, to wit:
"1. Rule III, Section 5 on Title of Eligibility and Qualification Requirements, shall now read and have additional provision, as follows:
a. Sanggunian Member First Level Eligibility
a.2. have completed at least seventy-two (72) units leading to a baccalaureate/bachelor's degree program recognized by CHED from a Private Higher Education Institution in the Philippines or from a State/Local College with baccalaureate/bachelor's degree included in its charter, or baccalaureate/bachelor's degree duly approved by its Board of Trustees/Board of Regents.
b. Sanggunian Member Second Level Eligibility
b.2 have completed a baccalaureate/bachelor's degree program recognized by CHED from a Private Higher Education Institution in the Philippines or from a State/Local College with baccalaureate/bachelor's degree included in its charter, or baccalaureate/bachelor's degree duly approved by its Board of Trustees/Board of Regents."
The Commission further resolved that Civil Service Eligibilities granted and issued under Republic Act No. 10156 prior to this amendment, shall not be disturbed and shall remain valid.
Finally, all other provisions of CSC Resolution No. 1300486 dated March 6, 2013 and CSC Resolution No. 1400044 dated January 9, 2014 not affected by herein Resolution, shall remain valid.
For your guidance.
(SGD.) ALICIA DELA ROSA-BALAChairperson
ATTACHMENT
CSC Resolution No. 1801099
Footnotes
* Published in The Philippine Star on December 11, 2018.