Republic Act No. 10156 grants civil service eligibility to local government officials in the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan.
This act recognizes and rewards their dedication to serving the community.
Let’s look at how RA 10156 supports our local leaders and helps them continue their essential work.
What’s Inside?
About the Republic Act No. 10156
Republic Act No. 10156 gives special civil service eligibility to local government officials. Members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan who serve for nine years and have a bachelor’s degree get a Career Service Professional Eligibility. Those who serve for six years and have completed 72 college units get a Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility. This act recognizes their service in local government.
The Civil Service Commission, with help from the Department of the Interior and Local Government, will set the rules for implementing this law. It applied to officials elected after 1991 and took effect 15 days after publication. Approved on December 20, 2011.
What Does This Law Contains?
- Purpose: This act gives civil service eligibility to members of local government councils (Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, and Sangguniang Panlalawigan) under certain conditions.
- Eligibility After 9 Years: If a council member has served for nine years and has a bachelor’s degree, they receive an eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Professional Eligibility. This means they can qualify for higher-level government jobs that don’t require special skills or board exams.
- Eligibility After 6 Years: If a council member has served for six years and has completed at least 72 units in any bachelor’s degree program, they receive an eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility. This qualifies them for mid-level government jobs, except those needing special skills or certifications.
- Implementation: The Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) will create rules to implement this law within 90 days of its effectiveness.
- Who It Covers: It applies to all local council members elected after the Local Government Code of 1991 took effect.
Overall Goal: This act aims to reward long-serving local government council members with civil service eligibility, helping them qualify for government positions without needing to pass additional exams, provided they meet specific education and service requirements.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10156
AN ACT CONFERRING UPON MEMBERS OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN, SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD AND SANGGUNIANG PANLALAWIGAN, THE APPROPRIATE CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Conferment of Civil Service Eligibility. – An eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Professional Eligibility is hereby conferred upon a member of the Sangguniang Bayan, the Sangguniang Panlungsod and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan who has served for an aggregate period of nine (9) years in office: Provided, That such member must be a holder of a bachelor’s degree.
A member who has served for an aggregate period of six (6) years shah be granted an eligibility equivalent to a Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility: Provided, That such member shall have at least earned seventy-two (72) units in any baccalaureate degree program: Provided, finally, That the eligibility granted under this section shall be considered appropriate for second and first level positions in the career service respectively, except those which require qualifications in skills or trade test and/or requiring board examinations and other special eligibilities provided under special laws.
SEC. 2. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – The Civil Service Commission (CSC), in consultation with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act within ninety (90) days after the effectivity of this Act.
SEC. 3. Coverage. – This Act shall cover all members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Sangguniang Panlungsod and Sangguniang Panlalawigan who have been elected after the effectivity of the Local Government Code of 1991.
SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations, issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.
SEC. 5. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,
| (SGD.) FELICIANO BELMONTE JR. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | (SGD.) JUAN PONCE ENRILE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE |
This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2946 and House Bill No. 4357 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on October 10, 2011 and October 12, 2011, respectively.
| (SGD.) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP SECRETARY GENERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | (SGD.) EMMA LIRIO-REYES SECRETARY OF THE SENATE |
Approved: December 20, 2011
| (SGD.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES |
Here is a PDF version of the original text of the law for your review:
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. If you want to verify the original copy of the law, please search The Official Gazette website. For further understanding of the law, consider contacting the nearest lawyer in your area.
Conclusion
Republic Act No. 10156 rewards local government officials with civil service eligibility for their years of service, making it easier for them to qualify for government jobs.
This act, effective since 2011, supports experienced leaders in continuing their public service roles.
Glossary of Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conferment | The act of granting or bestowing something. |
| Sangguniang Bayan | Municipal council in the Philippines. |
| Sangguniang Panlungsod | City council in the Philippines. |
| Sangguniang Panlalawigan | Provincial board in the Philippines. |
| Aggregate | Total or combined amount. |
| Career Service Professional Eligibility | A qualification that allows someone to apply for higher-level government jobs. |
| Career Service Sub-Professional Eligibility | A qualification for entry-level government jobs. |
| Baccalaureate Degree | A bachelor’s degree from a college or university. |
| Promulgate | To formally declare or publish. |
| Implementing Rules and Regulations | Detailed instructions on how to put the law into practice. |
| Civil Service Commission (CSC) | The government agency responsible for overseeing the civil service in the Philippines. |
| Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) | Government agency responsible for promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety, and strengthening local government capabilities. |
Reference
- Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. (2012, January 01). Republic Act_No. 10156, s. 2011 | GOVPH. Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2012/01/01/republic-act-no-10156-s-2011/