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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

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Under Article XVI, Section 5(4), a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the active service:

Correct answer: D. Shall not be appointed or designated in any capacity to a civilian position in the Government, including government-owned or controlled corporations

Section 5(4) bars active members of the AFP from civilian positions, including in GOCCs and their subsidiaries. Section 5(3) also prohibits them from engaging in partisan political activity except to vote, which keeps the military professional and civilian authority supreme.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is D. Shall not be appointed or designated in any capacity to a civilian position in the Government, including government-owned or controlled corporations

Section 5(4) bars active members of the AFP from civilian positions, including in GOCCs and their subsidiaries. Section 5(3) also prohibits them from engaging in partisan political activity except to vote, which keeps the military professional and civilian authority supreme.

Topic: National Territory, General Provisions and Amendments MCQs · Subject: General Information