Section 17
SEC. 17. Preference in appointments under the provisions of this Act shall be given to natives of the Philippine Islands. No person shall be debarred from employment under the census on account of age or sex.
Act No. 2352 Section 17
SEC. 17. Preference in appointments under the provisions of this Act shall be given to natives of the Philippine Islands. No person shall be debarred from employment under the census on account of age or sex.
CitationAct No. 2352 Section 17 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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