Section 44Republic 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. 44

Limitation on Appointment.

1. No elective official shall be eligible for appointment to any office or position during his term of office.

2. No candidate who lost in an election shall be eligible for appointment to any office in the government, or in any government-owned or controlled corporation within one year following such election.