Title
Temporary Appointments by the President
Law
Commonwealth Act No. 588
Decision Date
Aug 12, 1940
Commonwealth Act No. 588 grants the President of the Philippines the authority to make temporary appointments in certain public offices when the regular incumbent is unable to perform their duties or in case of a vacancy, with limitations on the duration of the temporary designation.
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Scope and Coverage of Temporary Appointments

  • Temporary appointments can be made from among officers already in government service or from any other competent persons.
  • The temporary appointee will act in the office and perform its duties during the period of temporary incumbency.

Compensation for Temporary Appointees

  • The temporary appointee shall receive the compensation of the regular incumbent when acting in the office.
  • Compensation is to be charged against the appropriations for the office concerned.
  • If the temporary appointee is already a government employee, they shall receive only additional compensation, ensuring total pay does not exceed the salary authorized by law for the position.

Limitation on Duration of Temporary Appointments

  • For offices where the regular incumbent is appointed with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, temporary appointing power has a time limitation.
  • Such temporary appointments cannot extend beyond the adjournment date of the next regular session of the National Assembly following the designation.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law became effective immediately upon its approval on August 12, 1940.

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