Section 31Sec./Art. 31

Qualifications Upgrading Program.

The OWWA Board shall design and establish a qualifications upgrading program for the staffing of the OWWA, in coordination with the DOLE and the Civil Service Commission (CSC), within one hundred twenty (120) days from the effectivity of this Act: Provided, That those who are already in the service from the effectivity of this Act shall have, not later than five (5) years, obtained the required academic degree and/or qualifications counted from the implementation of the qualifications upgrading program: Provided, further, That those who are already in the service from the effectivity of this Act shall have, not later than one (1) year, obtained the necessary CSC qualification required for the position they are currently holding: Provided, finally, That said personnel have obtained at least a satisfactory performance rating.