Rules on Appeals to the President

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 19: Rules on Appeals to the President

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Rules on Appeals to the President

Law: Executive Order No. 19

Decision Date: Apr 2, 1966

Ferdinand E. Marcos establishes a formal procedure for appeals to the Office of the President, mandating a 30-day filing period and limiting reconsideration requests to enhance the efficiency and finality of administrative decisions.

Law Summary

Period for Filing Appeals

Appeals to the Office of the President are not a matter of right unless statute provides.
Must be filed within 30 days from receipt of the decision or action appealed.
Late appeals render the original decision final and executory.

Filing and Contents of Appeal

Appeals must be submitted directly in writing to the Office of the President.
Must specify the contested action with reasons, legal authorities, and precedents supporting reversal.
Notice of appeal must be given to the adverse party and the office that issued the decision.

Finality of Decisions by the Office of the President

Decisions become final 15 days after receipt by the parties unless a petition for reconsideration is timely filed.
Grounds to file reconsideration include:
- Non-conformity with law or evidence.
- Newly discovered evidence not available despite diligence.
- Fraud, accident, mistake, or excusable negligence affecting the rights.

Petitions for Reconsideration

Must be filed within the 15-day period to stop finality countdown.
Only one petition per party is allowed.
Late petitions are generally not entertained unless exceptionally meritorious.

Filing Fees and Application of Rules of Court

A fee of ₱20 applies for each appeal or petition for review.
Fees accrue to the National Government's general fund.
Rules of Court shall apply supplementarily when convenient and practical.

Enumerated Departments and Agencies Covered

Appeals covered include those from:
1. Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (land, forestry, fishpond, fishing licenses)
2. Department of Finance (anti-dumping, permits, tax exemptions, smuggling)
3. Department of Public Works and Communications (navigation, fishing, contracts)
4. Department of General Services (property sales/leases, contracts)
5. Government-owned or controlled corporations (contracts)
6. Land Authority (formerly Land Tenure Administration)
7. Games and Amusements Board (racing clubs, jai-alai rulings)

Effectivity of the Order

The rules took effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette.
Established formal procedures intended to eliminate delay-inducing, meritless appeals and foster efficient governance.

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