Section 13Republic Act No. 2260, as amended, and as organized under the Integrated Reorganization Plan may serve as the nucleus of the Civil Service Commission., Sec./Art. 13

Regional Offices. Each regional office of the Commission shall exercise the following authority:

(a) Enforce Civil Service Law and Rules in connection with personnel actions of national and local government agencies within the region, and the conduct of public officers and employees;

(b) Conduct recruitment and examination for government-wide positions in the region;

(c) Provide technical advice and assistance to public agencies within the region regarding personnel administration; and

(d) Perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Commission.