Law Summary
Rationalization of GTEB Operations
- The Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is tasked to rationalize GTEB operations and organization.
- Rationalization must consider residual regulatory functions of GTEB pending quota elimination and transfer of export promotion duties to an appropriate DTI unit.
Deactivation Plan for GTEB
- The DTI Secretary must prepare and carry out a winding-up plan to deactivate GTEB by 2005.
Separation Package for Affected Personnel
- GTEB employees affected by rationalization are entitled to separation benefits equal to two months’ latest compensation for every year of government service.
- Separation benefits include all gratuities and lawful benefits.
- Employees who accept the separation package but are rehired within the rationalized GTEB must refund the full amount received.
Availability Period for Separation Package
- The separation benefits will be available until December 2004.
- Only positions identified as critical by the GTEB Chairman for remaining functions qualify.
Personnel-Related Movements
- All personnel actions arising from rationalization must comply with Civil Service Commission (CSC) rules and regulations.
Funding Source for Separation Package
- Funding will come from GTEB's income as reflected in COA-submitted financial statements as of December 31, 2002.
Compensation for Rationalized GTEB Personnel
- Personnel hired under the new structure will receive compensation according to Republic Act No. 6758, the Salary Standardization Law.
Legal and Administrative Provisions
- All prior inconsistent executive orders and issuances on the subject are repealed or modified.
- If any provision is declared unconstitutional, the rest remains effective.
- The order takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a general circulation newspaper, whichever comes first.