Title
Limits on gov't officials holding multiple posts
Law
Executive Order No. 284
Decision Date
Jul 25, 1987
Corazon C. Aquino's Executive Order No. 284 permits Cabinet members and other executive officials to hold up to two additional government positions, ensuring efficiency and safeguarding government interests in controlled corporations while mandating compliance reporting to the Office of the President.

Law Summary

Limitation and Relinquishment of Excess Positions

  • No official may hold more than two additional positions besides their primary role.
  • If an official holds more than the allowed number, they must relinquish the excess positions.
  • Excess positions are to be transferred to subordinate officials next in rank.

Representation in Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations

  • To protect the government’s interests, at least one-third of the members of the boards of government-owned or controlled corporations must be from the Executive Department.
  • Eligible officials to fill these board positions include Secretaries, Undersecretaries, or Assistant Secretaries.

Compliance and Enforcement

  • All affected officials are mandated to submit proof of compliance with this Executive Order to the Office of the President.

Repeal and Modification of Conflicting Rules

  • Any laws, orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Immediate Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.

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