GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) belongs to the
________________ branch of the government.
a. Political
b. Executive
c. Legislative
d. Judiciary

2. Section 1, Article II of the 1987 Constitution states that the Philippines is a

__________________________ state.
a. democratic and religious
b. democratic and republican
c. developing and improving
d. divisive and republican

3. What is the national language of the Philippines?

a. Tagalog
b. Filipino
c. Hiligaynon
d. Bisaya

4. The legislative power is vested in the ___________________.

a. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b. Congress of the Philippines
c. President of the Republic of the Philippines
d. Senate President

5. The executive power is vested in the ____________________ .

a. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b. Congress of the Philippines
c. President of the Republic of the Philippines
d. Senate President

6. A Senator of the Republic of the Philippines shall serve for only _______ consecutive
terms.
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four

7. Under Republic Act 10361, otherwise known as the Batas Kasambahay, what is the
monthly minimum wage of domestic workers in the National Capital Region (NCR)?
a. Not less than two thousand pesos (P2,000.00)
b. Not less than two thousand five hundred pesos (P2,500.00)
c. Not less than three thousand pesos (P3,000.00)
d. Not less than three thousand five hundred pesos (P3,500.00)

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8. The preliminary peace agreement signed in the Malacañan Palace on October 15, 2012
which calls for the creation of an autonomous political entity named Bangsamoro.
a. Bangsamoro Juridical Entity
b. Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro
c. Bangsamoro Political Agreement
d. Autonomous Region of Bangsamoro

9. What is the oldest city in the Philippines?

a. Davao City
b. Cebu City
c. General Santos City
d. Baguio City

10. The law which created the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection
(BFP), and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.
a. Republic Act No. 6677
b. Republic Act No. 6975
c. Republic Act No. 6390
d. Republic Act No. 6273

11. This is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of National Defense,
responsible for ensuring the protection and welfare of the people
during disasters or emergencies.
a. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
b. National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)
c. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services (PAGASA)
d. Philippine Red Cross

12. The name of the newspaper established by the Propaganda Movement in 1895 in order for
them to achieve their goals. Graciano Lopez Jaena is its first editor.
a. La Liga Filipina
b. La Solidaridad
c. Malaya
d. Pugad Lawin

13. This is a permanent tribunal to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity,
war crimes, and the crime of aggression. Our very own Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago
was appointed as one of its judges.
a. International Court of Justice
b. International Criminal Court
c. International Human Rights Tribunal
d. International Supreme Court

14. Which of the following is not a Constitutional Commission?

a. Commission on Election
b. Commission on Human Rights
c. Commission on Audit
d. Civil Service Commission

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15. The __________________ shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of
impeachment.
a. Senate
b. House of Representatives
c. Supreme Court
d. President

16. The following may be removed from office on impeachment, except for ______________.
a. Members of the Constitutional Commissions
b. Senators
c. Members of the Supreme Court
d. Ombudsman

17. The lyrics of our national anthem were adapted from this poem written by Jose Palma in
1899.
a. Perlas ng Silangan
b. Filipinas
c. Lupang Hinirang
d. Bayang Magiliw

18. She is the first female Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
a. Ma. Lourdes Arroyo
b. Ma. Lourdes Sereno
c. Ma. Lourdes Defensor-Santiago
d. Ma. Lourdes Corona

19. The national pledge of the Philippines commonly recited during flag ceremony after the
singing of the national anthem.
a. Panatang Makabayan
b. Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas
c. Panunumpa ng Kawani ng Gobyerno sa Bagong Milenyo
d. Panatang Makabansa

20. This is a social development strategy of the national government that provides conditional
cash grants to extremely poor households to help improve their health, nutrition and
education particulary of children age 0-14.
a. KALAHI-CIDSS
b. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program
c. OPLAN Pantawid Gutom
d. National Poverty Program

21. According to RA 9344, otherwise known as the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act of 2006, a child
of this age at the time of commission of the offense is exempt from criminal liability.
a. 14 years of age or under
b. 15 years of age or under
c. 16 years of age or under
d. 17 years of age or under

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22. Because of his leadership, his city was cited by Asia Newsweek in 1999 as one of the “Most
Improved Cities in Asia.” He was also awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for
Government Service in 2000, the first Filipino mayor so honored.
a. Jejomar Binay
b. Jesse Robredo
c. Feliciano Belmonte
d. Rodrigo Duterte

23. It refers to the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the
Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the
lunar disk as seen from Earth.
a. Equinox
b. Supermoon
c. Solstice
d. Lunar eclipse

24. She is the Filipina renowned in history as the principal seamstress of the first and official
flag of the Philippines, gaining her the title “Mother of the Philippine Flag”.
a. Melchora Aquino
b. Marcela Agoncillo
c. Teodora Alonzo
d. Gregoria de Jesus

25. It was declared by UNESCO in 1993 as a “World Heritage Site” under the protective
management of the Department of National Defense and technical supervision of the
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) and the Department of Environment
& Natural Resources (DENR).
a. Great Barrier Reef
b. Tubbataha Reefs National Park
c. Puerto Princesa Underground River
d. Palawan Parks and Wildlife

26. One of these words is a key new addition to the Oxford English Dictionary as of June 2013.
a. Imeldific
b. Flash mob
c. Facebook
d. Multiply

27. In 2012, this Philippine island was awarded the best island in the world from the
international travel magazine Travel + Leisure.
a. Palawan
b. Boracay
c. Panglao
d. Amanpulo

28. A public officer or employee shall, upon assumption of office and as often thereafter as may
be required by law, are required to submit this document.
a. Attested appointment
b. Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
c. Birth Certificate
d. Oath of Office
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29. This office independently monitors all three branches of the government and is also
responsible for receiving complaints from citizens and organizations from the country. This
office prosecutes officials accused of graft and corruption.
a. Sandiganbayan
b. Office of the Ombudsman
c. Presidential Anti-Graft Council
d. Supreme Court

30. In his recent book, “Inferno”, this author described Manila as the “gates of hell”.
a. Mel Brown
b. Dan Bown
c. Nelson De Mille
d. Paulo Coelho

31. The President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) is held every ___________.
a. 5th Monday of July
b. 4th Monday of July
c. 3rd Monday of July
d. 2nd Monday of July

32. In order to exercise the right of suffrage, one must be at least ______ of age.
a. 21 years
b. 18 years
c. 15 years
d. 13 years

33. The 1987 Constitution took effect on _______________.

a. February 1, 1987
b. February 2, 1987
c. February 3, 1987
d. February 11, 1987

34. The Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) proposed of changing “Pilipinas” to this name to
promote the official and modern name of our country.
a. The Philippine Islands
b. Filipinas
c. Maharlika
d. The Philippines

35. Because of the repeal of the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law, the Land Transportation
Office (LTO) stopped the mandatory _____________ for driver’s license applicants.
a. Neuro-Psychiatric Test
b. Drug Test
c. Breath Analyzer Test
d. Urinalysis

36. What is the official name of the congressional pork barrel?

a. Professional Development Assistance Fund
b. Priority Development Assistance Fund
c. Provincial Development Assistance Fund
d. Provincial Development Allocation Fund
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 37. For purposes of communication, the official languages of the Philippines are:
a. Filipino and Tagalog
b. Filipino and English
c. Tagalog and English
d. Filipino and Bisaya

38. The rendition of the National Anthem, whether played or sung, shall be in accordance with
the musical arrangement and composition of______________.
a. Juan Luna
b. Julian Felipe
c. Nicanor Abelardo
d. Jose Palma

39. Regular election is held every_______________.

a. 1st Monday of May every three years
b. 2nd Monday of May every three years
c. 3rd Monday of May every three years
d. 2nd Monday of May every two years

ESSAY QUESTIONS
1. What is your concept on success? What is a successful person for you?

2. What is your stand on the so-called “political dynasties” in the Philippines? Are they
beneficial or prejudicial to the national interest?

3. If you will be given the opportunity to live anywhere in the world, except in the Philippines,
where would it be and why?

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