Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 19)
The appeal to the Office of the President must be taken within thirty (30) days from the receipt of the decision or action appealed from.
No, the appeal to the Office of the President is not a matter of right in the absence of statutory provisions to that effect.
Failure to appeal within the prescribed period shall render the decision or action final and executory.
The appeal must be in writing, specify the particular action to which exception is taken, include the reasons, authorities, and precedents relied upon for reversal, and notice must be given to the adverse party and the office which rendered the decision.
Decisions become final after fifteen (15) days from receipt of a copy by the parties involved unless a petition for reconsideration is reasonably filed within that period.
A petition for reconsideration can be filed based on (a) non-conformity with applicable law or evidence; (b) newly discovered evidence which could not have been produced earlier; or (c) fraud, accident, mistake, or excusable negligence affecting the rights of the aggrieved party.
Only one petition for reconsideration by any party is allowed.
No, petitions filed after the 15-day period shall not be entertained unless the Office of the President decides to act thereon for exceptionally meritorious causes.
Yes, a fee of twenty pesos (P20.00) is charged for every appeal or petition for review filed with the Office.
The rules apply to appeals from decisions of the Departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Finance, Public Works and Communications, General Services, Government-owned or controlled corporations, Land Authority, and Games and Amusements Board involving specific cases as enumerated in the order.
The purpose is to establish definite and formal procedures for appeals and reconsiderations to ensure stability and finality of administrative decisions and to discourage frivolous appeals, thereby promoting speedy and efficient public administration.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
The Rules of Court apply in a supletory character whenever practicable and convenient.