Law Summary
Restriction on Multiple Family Members Employed in the Same Office
- Limits employment to no more than two members of the same family within a single office or bureau.
- Once two or more family members are employed, no additional relative within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity may be appointed.
Definition of "Relative" and Family Members Covered
- "Relative" and family members refer specifically to those within the third degree of either consanguinity (blood relation) or affinity (relation by marriage).
Exemptions from the Nepotism Prohibition
- Persons employed in a confidential capacity, teachers, physicians, or members of the Army are exempted from the prohibition.
- Such appointments must be reported in full to the President for each individual case.
Corrective Measures for Previous Nepotistic Appointments
- Prior appointments made in contravention of the order must be corrected by transferring relatives to other positions.
- While awaiting transfer, promotional advances for the relatives occupying subordinate positions or additional family members in the same office are prohibited.
Exceptional Cases and Approval Requirement
- In cases where strict application of the rule harms the efficiency of the service or causes blatant injustice, exceptions may be made.
- These exceptions require the approval of the Commissioner of Civil Service.
Overall Purpose and Authority
- Issued to ensure efficient administration and improve public service morale.
- Promulgated under the constitutional and legal powers vested in the President of the Philippines.
These provisions collectively aim to eliminate favoritism in governmental appointments, promote fairness, and safeguard the integrity and efficiency of the public service.