Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 6)
The heads of the ministries and government-owned or controlled corporations have the authority to approve travel abroad requests for government officials and employees, except for certain high-ranking officials whose requests must be submitted to the Office of the President.
Travel abroad requests of the following must be submitted to the Office of the President for approval: 1) Members of the Cabinet, Deputy Ministers and heads of financial institutions; 2) Justices of the Supreme Court and Intermediate Appellate Court; 3) Members of Constitutional Commissions; and 4) Those requiring full powers.
Travel abroad shall be authorized only if the travel is very urgent and necessary and where government expense is involved. The approval must come from appropriate authorities as provided in the Order.
Travel expenses are computed in accordance with the provisions of Executive Order No. 129, Series of 1968, as amended by Executive Order No. 421, Series of 1973.
The policy emphasizes further simplification of administrative procedures to promote efficiency and economy in government service.
Executive Order No. 6 took effect immediately upon issuance on March 12, 1986.
Corazon C. Aquino signed Executive Order No. 6 as President of the Philippines.
Joker P. Arroyo signed Executive Order No. 6 as Executive Secretary.
No, EO No. 6 specifically states that travels involving government expense shall be limited to those which are very urgent and necessary, implying that approval procedures focus mainly on travels entailing government funds.