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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 235: Equal Salary for Spanish and English Exams

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Title Supreme Court: Equal Salary for Spanish and English Exams

Law: Executive Order No. 235

Decision Date: Nov 17, 1939

Manuel L. Quezon's Executive Order No. 235 eliminates the salary distinction between Spanish and English examinations, allowing promotions based on Spanish qualifications if the position requires Spanish knowledge or the employee has sufficient English proficiency.

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Conditions for Promotion With Spanish Examination Qualification

Employees who qualify through a Spanish examination may be promoted to positions with salaries comparable to those qualified by English examinations.
The promotion is contingent upon certification by the appointing officer that either:
- The principal duties of the position necessitate knowledge of Spanish, or
- The employee possesses adequate English knowledge to fulfill the duties of the proposed position.

Amendment of Existing Civil Service Rules

The law amends Section Seven, Rule XI, of the Civil Service Rules initially established by Executive Order No. 5 (January 9, 1909) and later amended by Executive Order No. 34 (April 2, 1914).
The amendment aligns the salary scales and certification criteria to reflect the new standards eliminating distinctions based on language examinations.

Legal Authority and Execution

The enactment is under the authority of the President of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon.
This Executive Order was issued in Manila on November 17, 1939.
The Secretary to the President, Jorge B. Vargas, facilitated its promulgation.

Purpose and Effect

This law aims to ensure fairness and consistency in Civil Service promotions and salary determinations regardless of language proficiency certifications.
It acknowledges the importance of both Spanish and English language skills in government functions during the historical context of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

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