Question & AnswerQ&A (PAGC)
The rules are titled "Presidential Anti-Graft Commission Rules on Investigation and Adjudication of Administrative Cases."
To be liberally construed and applied to fairly and expeditiously promote accountability of public officers, respecting fair play and administrative due process.
Presidential Appointees in the Executive Department of Salary Grade 26 and higher, members of governing boards of instrumentalities, regulatory agencies, and government-owned or controlled corporations appointed or nominated by the President, and other public officials or private persons acting in conspiracy or connivance with them.
Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), RA No. 1379 (unlawful acquisition of property), RA No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards), RA No. 9485 (Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007), and related provisions of the Revised Penal Code among others.
Yes, the registration, retirement, or separation from employment does not divest the Commission of authority to pursue the case to conclusion.
By motu proprio or upon complaint or information received in any form or from any source, except for anonymously written or signed complaints, or those referred by the President or disciplining authority, which must be endorsed in writing to be deemed filed.
The Fact-Finding Investigation must be completed within thirty (30) days from the time the complaint was docketed for the investigation.
The Head of the CIU shall file the appropriate Formal Charge with the Commission to initiate administrative adjudication.
Preventive suspension may continue until the case is terminated but shall not exceed ninety (90) days, except when delay is due to the respondent's fault, negligence, or petition.
The respondent may file one Motion for Reconsideration based on lack of jurisdiction or grave abuse of discretion, and may appeal to the Office of the President within thirty (30) days from receipt of the adverse decision.