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Republic Act No. 1619: Max age limit for Foreign Service candidates

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Max age limit for Foreign Service candidates

Law: Republic Act No. 1619

Decision Date: Jun 4, 1957

Republic Act No. 1619 amends the age limit for candidates participating in Foreign Service examinations, allowing individuals between the ages of twenty-three and thirty-eight to qualify, with exceptions for those who have previously passed the exam or held a responsible position in the Department or Foreign Service.

Law Summary

Exceptions to Age Limit and Eligibility Criteria

Persons who have passed the Foreign Affairs Officers written examination before this Act’s approval are eligible if within the defined age limit.
Persons holding a responsible position in the Department or Foreign Service for at least two years prior to examination, who are physically fit and hold a baccalaureate degree (requiring at least four academic years from a government-recognized college), may take the examination regardless of the age limit.

Citizenship and Marital Status Requirements

Only Filipino citizens are allowed to apply and take the Foreign Service examinations.
Candidates married to aliens must obtain written consent from the Secretary of Foreign Affairs before they can take the examinations.

Implementation

The Act became effective immediately upon its approval on June 4, 1957.

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