Limitations on Veterans Utilizing Preference
- Many veterans fail to avail themselves of this preference due to their advanced age or lack of necessary qualifications.
Exclusion of Widows and Wives of Disabled Veterans
- Widows or wives of disabled veterans often cannot avail themselves of the preference rating because they are disqualified for appointment or due to disability.
Extension of Preference to One Child of a Veteran
- To address the above issues, the preference is extended to any one child of a veteran.
- This extension aims to assist the child in acquiring civil service eligibility, enabling them to join government service.
Current Rules on Veteran Preference and Children
- Under existing Civil Service rules, veteran preference does not extend to children of veterans.
Directive to the Civil Service Commission
- The Civil Service Commission is directed to amend its rules to implement the extension of veteran preference to any one child of a veteran when the veteran or spouse fails to avail of such preference.
Effective Date and Authority
- The order takes effect as of April 3, 1982, signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos under the powers vested by law.
- The order reflects a policy aimed at broadening the benefits of veteran preference to include the children of veterans in certain conditions.