Amending EO No. 111 on Nepotism Exemptions

Ask AI

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 114: Amending EO No. 111 on Nepotism Exemptions

What do you want to know about the law?
Ask AI quickly gives answers based only on the current context to avoid mistakes. Always verify with the original text.

New Chat Started

Ask AI

Title Source: Supreme Court: Amending EO No. 111 on Nepotism Exemptions

Law: Executive Order No. 114

Decision Date: May 13, 1955

An amendment to Executive Order No. 111 prohibits and restricts the practice of nepotism in the Philippines, with exemptions for certain positions and family members who marry someone employed in the same office or bureau.

Law Summary

Exemptions from Nepotism Rules

The following personnel are exempt from the anti-nepotism restrictions:
- Persons employed in a confidential capacity.
- Teachers.
- Physicians.
- Members of police forces in chartered cities.
- Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Despite the exemption, each appointment falling under these categories requires a full report to be made to the President.

Marital Relationships and Employment Restrictions

The anti-nepotism restriction does not apply when a member of a family marries someone who is employed in the same office or bureau after the former’s appointment.
In such cases, both spouses may be employed or retained in the same office or bureau.

Reporting and Administrative Formalities

All exempt appointments must be fully reported to the President to ensure transparency and official oversight.

Effectivity and Authority

This amendment was issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines on May 13, 1955.
It reinforces and clarifies provisions of the earlier Executive Orders, ensuring continued regulation of nepotism with specified exceptions.

END