Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027 · Professional & Subprofessional
Civil Service Exam reviewer on laws protecting vulnerable sectors in the Philippines: senior citizens, persons with disabilities, solo parents, children, migrant workers, domestic workers and trafficking victims.
The Peace and Human Rights area of the Civil Service Exam includes the laws that protect groups who need special care. This set covers the rights and benefits of senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Accessibility Law, solo parents, juvenile justice and child protection, domestic workers, overseas Filipino workers, trafficking victims, mental health and universal health care.
Public servants apply these laws every day, from giving priority lanes to computing discounts. Learn each law with its number and one key right, as the explanations show, and you will be ready both for the exam and for the counter.
Correct answer: C. 20%
RA 9994 grants senior citizens, those aged sixty and above, a twenty percent discount and exemption from value-added tax on covered purchases such as medicines, medical services, transport and restaurant meals for their exclusive use.
Read detailsCorrect answer: B. 60
RA 9994 defines a senior citizen as any resident citizen of the Philippines at least sixty years old. Seniors present their Office of Senior Citizens Affairs (OSCA) ID or another valid ID to claim benefits.
Read detailsCorrect answer: D. 7277
RA 7277 of 1992, the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability, promotes the rehabilitation, self-development and integration of persons with disabilities. RA 9442 of 2007 amended it to grant a twenty percent discount and other privileges.
Read detailsCorrect answer: B. Accessibility Law (Batas Pambansa Blg. 344)
Batas Pambansa Blg. 344 of 1983, the Accessibility Law, requires certain buildings, institutions and public utilities to install facilities and devices that improve the mobility of persons with disabilities.
Read detailsCorrect answer: B. 11861
RA 11861 of 2022 expanded the original Solo Parents Welfare Act (RA 8972 of 2000). It provides benefits such as parental leave, flexible work arrangements and, for qualified solo parents, a monthly cash subsidy and discounts.
Read detailsCorrect answer: B. 15 years
Under RA 9344, a child fifteen years of age or under at the time of the offence is exempt from criminal liability and undergoes an intervention programme instead. A child above fifteen but below eighteen is exempt unless he or she acted with discernment.
Read detailsCorrect answer: D. Bullying
RA 10627, the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, requires elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies against bullying, including cyber-bullying, with procedures for reporting and intervention.
Read detailsCorrect answer: D. 10361
RA 10361 of 2013, the Batas Kasambahay, sets minimum wages, requires a written employment contract and social security coverage, and guarantees rest days and humane treatment for domestic workers.
Read detailsCorrect answer: B. RA 9208, as amended by RA 10364
RA 9208, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, was amended by RA 10364, the Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012, which strengthened penalties and protections for victims, especially women and children.
Read detailsCorrect answer: A. RA 11641 (2021)
RA 11641, signed in December 2021, created the Department of Migrant Workers to consolidate the protection of OFWs. RA 8042 of 1995 is the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act; PD 442 is the Labor Code.
Read detailsCorrect answer: D. RA 11036 (2018)
RA 11036, the Philippine Mental Health Act of 2018, protects the rights of persons with mental health conditions and integrates mental health services into the public health system, from barangay to national level.
Read detailsCorrect answer: A. 11223
RA 11223 of 2019 made every Filipino a member of the National Health Insurance Program administered by PhilHealth, and aims to give all Filipinos access to quality and affordable health services.
Read detailsCorrect answer: C. 16
RA 11648 amended the Revised Penal Code to raise the age for statutory rape from twelve to sixteen, giving children stronger protection from sexual abuse and exploitation.
Read detailsCorrect answer: C. RA 11930
RA 11930 of 2022 strengthened the fight against online sexual abuse of children, imposing duties on internet service providers and platforms. It built on the earlier Anti-Child Pornography Act, RA 9775 of 2009.
Read detailsCorrect answer: A. Senior citizens, persons with disabilities and pregnant women
Laws and CSC and ARTA issuances require government offices to provide express or priority lanes for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and pregnant women, as part of responsive public service.
Read detailsCorrect answer: C. RA 8042, the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act
RA 8042 of 1995, the Migrant Workers and Overseas Filipinos Act, sets the policy on overseas employment and the protection of OFWs. It was later amended by RA 10022 of 2010.
Read detailsCorrect answer: C. RA 11188 (2019)
RA 11188, the Special Protection of Children in Situations of Armed Conflict Act of 2019, declares children "zones of peace" and prohibits their recruitment and use by armed groups.
Read detailsCorrect answer: A. RA 11861, the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act
Leave for solo parents is governed by the Solo Parents Welfare Act as expanded by RA 11861, which provides parental leave for qualified solo parent employees in addition to their regular leave benefits.
Read detailsCorrect answer: C. RA 9442, amending the Magna Carta for Persons with Disability
RA 9442 of 2007 amended RA 7277 to grant persons with disabilities a twenty percent discount and VAT exemption on medicines, medical services, transport and other goods and services, upon presenting a PWD ID.
Read detailsCorrect answer: B. DSWD
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) leads social protection programmes and services for vulnerable sectors, including the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and disaster relief.
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