Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 921)
CIS civilian regular agents of the Philippine Constabulary and civilian agents of other intelligence units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are covered under Executive Order No. 921.
They are entitled to accumulate vacation and sick leave credits.
Yes, the order allows accumulation of leave credits in excess of ten (10) months.
Agents who, due to service exigencies, cannot go on leave and have at least five (5) months leave credit, may commute the cash value of their leave credits subject to availability of funds. They can commute not more than two (2) months leave credits per year.
Commuting leave credits means converting unused leave credits into their cash monetary value while still in active service.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), subject to the approval of the Minister of National Defense, shall prescribe the necessary rules and regulations.
The policy aims to maximize the professionalism, efficiency, and morale of these civilian agents by recognizing their hazardous duties, the forfeiture of earned leaves, and the need for their continued service in peace and order preservation.
Yes, agents can opt to either commute some leave credits for cash or continue rendering work while enjoying pay and allowances or use other leave credits not commuted.
The Chief of Staff of the AFP is authorized to use the savings of the Major Services for this purpose.
It took effect upon approval on November 2, 1983.