The COMELEC may deputize the Armed Forces of the Philippines, but only with the explicit concurrence of the President.
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Members of the Commission on Audit must be either experienced lawyers or certified public accountants, promoting professional diversity.
The primary duty of the Commission on Audit is to examine, audit, and settle all government financial accounts and expenditures.
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The Constitution explicitly prohibits passing any law that exempts any government entity from the Commission on Audit’s jurisdiction.
Government pensions and gratuities are expressly exempted from being considered as additional, double, or indirect compensation.
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The Commission on Elections is structured as a seven-member body, consisting of one Chairman and six Commissioners.
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The Civil Service Commission must submit an annual report regarding its personnel programs to the President and the Congress.
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All public officers and employees are constitutionally mandated to take an oath or affirmation to uphold and defend the Constitution.
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Congress is constitutionally responsible for providing the standardization of compensation for all government officials and employees.
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Losing candidates are constitutionally prohibited from being appointed to any government office within one year after the election.
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