Title
Code of Conduct for Presidential Relatives
Law
Executive Order No. 317
Decision Date
Nov 9, 2000
Executive Order No. 317 establishes a code of conduct for high-ranking officials' relatives and close personal relations in the Philippines, aiming to prevent the abuse of their relationships for personal gain, with violations resulting in criminal liabilities and potential removal from office.
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Prohibited Acts and Transactions

  • Soliciting or accepting any funds, gifts, favors, loans, or anything of monetary value directly or indirectly.
  • Influencing public officials to commit violations related to their duties.
  • Engaging in transactions with Government or government financial institutions, including securing loans.
  • Exerting undue influence on government contract bidding processes.
  • Having financial or pecuniary interest in government business, contracts, or transactions.
  • Using the name of the President, Vice President, or Cabinet Members to obtain government contracts or benefits.

Standard of Conduct: Simple Living

  • Relatives and Close Personal Relations must lead modest lives consistent with their incomes and positions.
  • They are prohibited from extravagant or ostentatious displays of wealth.

Restrictions on Government Financial Institutions (GFIs)

  • GFIs are prohibited from increasing equity or investing funds in ways that confer directorship to Relatives or Close Personal Relations through equity increases or other methods.

Lawful Professional Activities

  • Lawful acts by Relatives or Close Personal Relations engaged in established, traditional professions, businesses, or trades remain unaffected by this order.

Penalties and Sanctions

  • Violations result in agreements or contracts with the Government being void and without effect.
  • Government officials or employees who tolerate or conspire with Relatives or Close Personal Relations in violations may face suspension or removal from office.
  • Criminal liabilities under existing laws apply if violations also constitute criminal offenses.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order is effective immediately upon issuance.

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