Question & AnswerQ&A (ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 61)
The main purpose is to reiterate the provisions prohibiting public officers and employees from entering into certain official transactions with real or imagined relatives of the President to prevent favoritism and ensure integrity in government dealings.
It reiterates Administrative Order No. 1-A dated January 6, 1954, and Administrative Order No. 1 dated December 30, 1965.
They apply to all officers and employees of the government holding positions of trust and responsibility, including those in government-owned and controlled corporations.
They are prohibited from dealing directly or indirectly in transactions involving procurement or purchase of supplies and materials, appointment of government personnel, recommendations for positions, or any matter calling for action or decision related to obtaining favors or privileges.
Relatives include those within the third civil degree of consanguinity or affinity of the President or the First Lady, whether real or imagined.
The order prohibits any official transaction where the interested party invokes or uses the name of the President or his family to obtain any favor, concession, or privilege.
Any officer or employee found violating the order shall be dealt with administratively.
Yes, it applies to relatives whether real or imagined within the specified degree of relationship.
The order is grounded in principles of preventing conflict of interest, nepotism, and maintaining good governance ethics in public service.