Section 3
SEC. 3. Section six hundred and sixty-three of the Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "SEC. 663. Fundamental requirements as to civil service rules.—Any civil service rules promulgated by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Civil Service shall be consistent with the following fundamental requirements: "(a) As far as practicable open competitive entrance examinations shall always be required and/or given to test the merit and fitness of applicants for positions now classified or to be classified hereunder. "(b) Promotion examinations, competitive or non-competitive, shall be prescribed when practicable. "(c) A thorough physical examination by a Government physician shall be required of every applicant for examination in the Civil Service. Persons found to be physically unfit for efficient service shall be rejected. "(d) A period of trial service shall be required before appointment or employment is made permanent."