Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 292)
The official title of the law is the "Administrative Code of 1987."
It refers to the corporate governmental entity through which the functions of government are exercised throughout the Philippines, including the various political subdivisions and forms of local government, unless the context provides otherwise.
National Territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, including all islands and waters embraced therein, terrestrial, fluvial, aerial domains, territorial sea, seabed, subsoil, insular shelves, and other submarine areas.
Citizens are those who were citizens at the time of the constitution's adoption, those with Filipino parents, naturalized citizens, and certain persons who elect Philippine citizenship as per the law.
Dual allegiance is inimical to the national interest and shall be dealt with by law.
Regular holidays include New Year's Day, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Labor Day, Independence Day, National Heroes Day, Bonifacio Day, Christmas Day, and Rizal Day.
English text shall control unless otherwise specified, and in case of ambiguity, other texts can be consulted.
An 'Officer' is a person whose duties involve the exercise of discretion in performing government functions, including persons authorized to perform acts or functions in the exercise of governmental power.
Yes, if the property is titled in the name of the Republic of the Philippines, the President may execute deeds of conveyance unless otherwise authorized by law.
Constitutional Commissioners shall be appointed for a seven-year term without reappointment.
The Civil Service Commission administers appointments based on merit and fitness, sets rules and regulations for the civil service, oversees career development, and exercises disciplinary powers.
For causes such as dishonesty, neglect of duty, misconduct, inefficiency, immorality, violation of laws or rules, and other grounds as provided by law after due process.
It has the power to examine, audit, and settle all accounts related to public funds, including government agencies and corporations, and to promulgate auditing and accounting rules.
They must be natural-born citizens, at least 35 years old, with a college degree; majority must be Philippine Bar members with ten years of law practice.
It can promulgate rules, supervise election officials, conduct election-related investigations, punish for contempt, and postpone or suspend elections for valid reasons.