Coverage of Officials and Employees
- Targets officials and employees who:
- Are facing administrative charges.
- Are notoriously undesirable due to dishonesty, incompetence, or other misconduct as defined by Civil Service law or rules.
- Have been repeatedly charged administratively.
Directive to Resign
- Officials and employees covered must tender their resignation within one week after the order's publication in their office.
- Failure or refusal to resign within the prescribed one-week period will result in immediate suspension pending case disposition.
Procedures for Those Facing Administrative Charges
- Upon preliminary inquiry, if evidence of guilt is strong:
- The head of the department, office, or agency may dismiss the official or employee.
- Alternatively, the official or employee may be considered resigned or otherwise separated from service.
- The appropriate penalty prescribed for the offense may be imposed.
Procedures for Notoriously Undesirable or Repeatedly Charged Personnel
- Heads of agencies may summarily dismiss or terminate services without filing formal charges if the official or employee is notoriously undesirable or has repeatedly escaped disciplinary action.
Benefits of Voluntary Resignation
- Determination of benefits afforded to voluntarily resigning officials and employees rests with the heads of departments, offices, or agencies.
- Benefits considered are those granted by law to retiring officials and employees.
Reporting Requirements
- Heads of departments, agencies, and offices must report to the President within fifteen days:
- Names of those who tendered resignation.
- Names of those charged, suspended, dismissed, or penalized under this order.
Enforcement and Compliance
- Strict compliance with the Letter of Instruction is mandated.
- Publication of the order in the respective offices is required immediately upon issuance.
Legal Framework and Authority
- The directive is issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
- Enforces administrative discipline consistent with the Civil Service law and rules.