EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 135

: The main subject is the amendment of Paragraph Five of Executive Order No. 111, specifically concerning prohibitions and exemptions related to the practice of nepotism in government employment.
: It amends Paragraph Five of Executive Order No. 111 dated August 30, 1937, as last amended by Executive Order No. 114 dated May 13, 1955.
: The following are exempted: persons employed in a confidential capacity, teachers, physicians, members of the police forces in chartered cities, members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, commissioned officers, enlisted men, and civilian personnel of the Bureau of Coast and Geodetic Survey.
: A full report of such appointment must be made to the President in each particular instance.
: No, if a family member marries someone employed in the same office or bureau after their appointment, the employment or retention of both husband and wife may be allowed.
: President Ramon Magsaysay signed Executive Order No. 135.
: It was signed on October 10, 1955.
: The proviso requires that even exempted appointments must be reported fully to the President to ensure transparency and oversight.
: Teachers, physicians, members of police forces in chartered cities, Armed Forces commissioned officers and enlisted men, and civilian personnel of the Bureau of Coast and Geodetic Survey.