Law Summary
Mandatory Filing of Criminal Complaints
- Requires that in all cases of administrative charges involving dishonesty, corruption, or moral turpitude, the corresponding criminal complaints must also be filed.
- Establishes that failure to file criminal complaints undermines lawful enforcement and public trust.
Responsibilities of Government Officials
- Department Secretaries and heads of government agencies at all levels (national and local) are tasked to enforce the Order strictly.
- These officials must ensure compliance with the requirement for filing criminal charges alongside administrative cases.
Underlying Legal and Administrative Principles
- Emphasizes the principle that administrative proceedings alone are insufficient for offenses punishable by law.
- Supports the dual-track approach of administrative and criminal accountability to effectively deter and sanction misconduct.
Objective for Public Administration
- Seeks to enhance the integrity of public service by imposing full legal accountability on erring government personnel.
- Intends to strengthen public confidence in government institutions through consistent enforcement of laws against corrupt practices.
Legal Authority and Issuance
- Issued by the President of the Philippines under the legal powers vested in the Office.
- Represents an executive directive to ensure the effective prosecution of corruption and related offenses involving government employees.