and such other information as may reasonably be required affecting their fitness for the service. [1698-3 ( m ).] SECTION  713 . Oath of Applicant for Examination.  — Before admission to a civil-service examination in the Philippine Islands  every applicant shall take and subscribe an oath  in such form as shall be prescribed in the civil-service rules  wherein the affia nt shall declare that he recognizes and accepts the supreme authority of the United States of America and will maintain true faith and allegiance thereto; that he will obey the laws  legal orders  and decrees promulgated by its duly constituted authorities ; that the obligation in posed by such oath is assumed voluntarily  without mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that the answer to the questions contained in his application for examination are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. [1698-12.] SECTION  714 . Use of Public Buildings for Civil-Service Examinations. — When examination are held  either in Manila or in the provinces  the officers having custody of public buildings shall allow the reasonable use thereof for such purpose and shall provid e for furnishing and lighting the same. [1698-4  Civil Service Rules  III  7.] SECTION  715 . Appointment of Chief  Assistant Chief  and Superintendent.  — Appointments to the position of chief or assistant chief of a Bureau or Office and to the position of superintendent shall be made by the promotion of persons already in the civil se rvice  if there be such who are component and available and who in the judgment of the appointing power possess the qualifications required. [1698-7.] SECTION  716 . Preferences in Selection from Lists of Eligibles.  — In making selections from lists or certified eligibles furnished by the Director  appointing officers shall  when other qualifications are equal  prefer: First. Citizens of the Philippine Islands. Secondly. Honorably discharged soldiers  sailors  and marines of the United ARTICLE  IV Appointment to Civil Service 221 Copyright 2012 CD Technologies Asia  Inc. and Accesslaw  Inc. Philippine Law Encyclopedia 2011