Act No. 5 Section 19

Section 19

SEC. 19. In the appointment of officers and employees under the provisions of this Act, the appointing officer in his selection from the list of eligibles to be furnished him by the Board shall, where other qualifications are equal, prefer: First. Natives of the Philippine Islands. Second. All honorable discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines of the United States.

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CitationAct No. 5 Section 19 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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