Republic Act No. 8976

: Executive Order No. 284 covers members of the Cabinet, undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and other appointive officials of the Executive Department.
: They may hold, in addition to their primary position, not more than two other positions in the government and government corporations.
: Yes, officials may receive the corresponding compensation for the additional government positions they hold.
: No, the limitation does not apply to ad hoc bodies or committees, or to boards, councils, or bodies of which the President is the Chairman.
: They must relinquish the excess positions in favor of a subordinate official who is next in rank, ensuring no official holds more than two additional positions other than their primary position.
: At least one-third (1/3) of the members of the boards should be either a Secretary, undersecretary, or assistant secretary.
: It is to fully protect the interests of the government in government-owned or controlled corporations by ensuring proper government representation on their boards.
: All officials affected by this Executive Order, namely members of the Cabinet, undersecretaries, assistant secretaries, and other appointive officials, are required to submit compliance to the Office of the President.
: They are repealed or modified accordingly to conform with this Executive Order.
: This Executive Order took effect immediately upon its signing on July 25, 1987.