Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1619)
The maximum age limit for candidates taking the Foreign Service examinations is thirty-eight (38) years old.
The minimum age is twenty-three (23) years old.
Filipino citizens between the ages of 23 and 38, who are physically fit and deemed qualified by the Board based on academic training or practical experience, are eligible to take the examinations.
Yes. Any person who has passed the Foreign Affairs Officers written examination before the approval of the Act and falls within the age limit is eligible. Also, any person holding a responsible position in the Department of Foreign Service for at least two years prior to the examination, is physically fit, and holds a four-year college degree recognized by the government can take the examination regardless of the maximum age limit.
No, only Filipino citizens are allowed to take the Foreign Service examinations.
Yes, any person married to an alien cannot take these examinations without the written consent of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
The amendment was approved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled and was enacted as Republic Act No. 1619.
It amends subsection (b), section two, part B, title III of Republic Act No. 708, the Foreign Service Act of the Philippines.
Candidates must be physically fit and, in the opinion of the Board, qualified by academic training or practical experience or both.
It took effect upon its approval on June 4, 1957.