Dismissal and Suspension Orders for Officials

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LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 20: Dismissal and Suspension Orders for Officials

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Title Supreme Court: Dismissal and Suspension Orders for Officials

Law: Letter Of Instruction No. 20

Decision Date: Oct 2, 1972

A government directive is issued to dismiss, suspend, or accept the resignation of officials and employees in response to recommendations for disciplinary action due to charges or undesirable behavior.

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Primary Directive: Immediate Dismissal

All officials and employees recommended for dismissal must be immediately dismissed.
Also includes employees whose services are deemed dispensable.
Dismissals are based on reports and recommendations attached to the Order.

Exceptions to Immediate Dismissal

Four specific employees are excepted from immediate dismissal and instead suspended for one year without pay:
1. Felipe Nobleza
2. Paulino Versoza
3. Rosalinda Purugganan
4. Jesus Sembrano

Consideration of Resignation

Officials and employees enumerated in the reports are to be considered as having resigned.

Suspension Provisions

Officials and employees considered unsuitable are to be suspended for one year as stated in the recommendations.

Compliance Requirement

Mandates immediate compliance with the Order from all concerned officials.

Legal Authority and Issuance

Signed and issued by the President of the Republic of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos.
Date of issuance: October 2, 1972.
Reflects exercise of executive authority to enforce discipline and facilitate reforms within government agencies.

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