Entrepreneurial Activities by Gov't Employees Rules

There is recognition of government employees engaging in entrepreneurial activities to augment income in response to rising living costs.
Examples include working as real estate or insurance agents, direct selling, retail operations, farming, and providing specialized services.
Entrepreneurial activities are not outright prohibited but subject to regulatory conditions.

Compliance with Section 7, paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of R.A. 6713 is mandatory, which prohibits:
- Having financial or material interest in transactions requiring the employee’s office approval.
- Owning, managing, or being employed in private enterprises regulated or supervised by their office, unless expressly allowed by law.
- Practicing a profession privately without legal authorization or if such practice conflicts with official functions.
- Recommending individuals to positions in private enterprises that have official transactions with their office.
Entrepreneurial activities must not conflict with or tend to conflict with official functions.
Such activities cannot be conducted during official office hours or within the mandated forty-hour workweek.
Government resources, facilities, equipment, and supplies must not be used for business or economic ventures.

Government employees are enjoined to strictly observe the conditions of entrepreneurial engagements.
Compliance with all relevant provisions of R.A. 6713 and existing Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations concerning entrepreneurial activities is required.
The memorandum clarifies that adherence to these policies is essential to maintain the integrity of public service.

The policy was adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 26, 1993.
The directive was signed by CSC Chairman Patricia A. Sto. Tomas.
The memorandum serves as official guidance to government employees regarding permissible entrepreneurial activities.