Rules on Appeals to Office of the President

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

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

Law: Executive Order No. 19

Decision Date: Apr 2, 1966

Executive Order No. 19, issued in the Philippines in 1966, establishes time limits and requirements for filing appeals, provides grounds for petitioning for reconsideration, and specifies the departments and entities subject to appeal, all in an effort to prevent delays and ensure finality in administrative decisions.

Law Summary

Filing and Content of Appeals

Appeals must be filed directly with the Office of the President.
Appeals must be submitted in writing.
The appeal must specifically state the action contested and the reasons for the appeal.
It must include cited authorities and precedents supporting the reversal of the decision.
The adverse party and the office that rendered the decision must be notified.

Finality and Petitions for Reconsideration

Decisions by the Office of the President become final 15 days after the parties receive a copy unless a petition for reconsideration is filed.
Grounds to file a petition for reconsideration include:
- Non-conformity of the decision with law or evidence.
- Newly discovered evidence that was not previously available.
- Fraud, accident, mistake, or excusable negligence affecting rights.
Only one petition for reconsideration is allowed per party.
Petitions filed beyond the 15-day period are generally not entertained unless exceptionally meritorious.

Fees and Procedural Rules

A fee of 20 pesos is charged for every appeal or petition for review.
Collected fees accrue to the National Government's general fund.
The Rules of Court apply suppletorily whenever practicable and convenient.

Scope of Applicability

The rules apply to appeals concerning decisions from specific departments and entities, including but not limited to:
1. Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (public land, forestry, fishponds, fishing licenses)
2. Department of Finance (anti-dumping, expert permits, tax exemptions, smuggling)
3. Department of Public Works and Communications (navigation obstruction, contract awards)
4. Department of General Services (government property sales/leases, contract awards)
5. Government-owned or controlled corporations (contract awards)
6. Land Authority
7. Games and Amusements Board (racing clubs, jai-alai)
Also applies to other similar appeals not governed by special laws.

Purpose and Rationale

Established to address delays and frivolous appeals that hinder efficient public administration.
Intended to provide stability and finality to administrative decisions.
Designed to minimize abuses in filing appeals and requests for reconsideration.

Effectivity

The rules take effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette.

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