THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Offices of politicians are always flooded with numerous letters seeking 
letters of recommendation for employment whether in the government service 
and the private sector, as if they are the best judge of one’s fitness for office. 
This is a sad phenomena for it is a reflection of the kind of system that 
drives our country. 
Service to the people is a noble endeavor that should be undertaken by 
those who are worthy and qualified for government service. The efficiency of the 
bureaucracy is largely dependent on the men and women that compose it. 
We are always hearing complaints from the people about the inefficiency 
of the government bureaucracy in responding to their needs. 
This problem has been recognized by the government that it has 
considered reengineering of the bureaucracy as one of its major agenda. 
But efficiency in government is not only in terms of number or quantity. It 
is also about the quality of men and women who are servicing the people. 
To this end, this bill seeks to lessen, if not eradicate, interference of 
national and local officials in the appointment, hiring and promotion of officials or 
employees regardless of the nature of employer, whether private or public. 
If this bill is passed, elected or appointed national and local officials shall 
be prohibited from issuing recommendation letters. 
Heads of government 
agencies, government owned or controlled corporations as well as private 
enterprises 
are 
likewise 
prohibited 
from 
requiring 
and 
considering 
recommendation letters in the appointment, hiring or promotion of employees 
and officials. 
For this reason, the passage of this bill is being asked. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC} 
First Regular Session 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Introduced by Senator Flavier 
AN ACT 
PROHIBITING ELECTED OR APPOINTED NATIONAL OR LOCAL OFFICIALS 
FROM ISSUING RECOMMENDATION LETTERS FOR THE APPOINTMENT, 
HIRIYQ OF AN EMPLOYEE OR OFFICIAL IN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 
AND PRIVATE COMPANIES FROM REQUIRING THE SAME 
INC@(?UDING GOVERNMENT OWNED OR CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Non Political 
Interference Act". 
SEC. 2. Statement of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to prohibit interference of public officials in the human resource 
management of the Philippine bureaucracy and to encourage appointment, hiring 
and promotions based on merit and fitness. 
SEC. 3. Prohibition on National and Local Government Officials. - 
Elected or appointed national and local government officials are hereby 
prohibited from issuing recommendation letters for employment, hiring or 
promotions of government employees or officials, including those in government 
owned or controlled corporations and private companies. 
SEC. 4. Prohibition on government Agencies, Government Owned or 
controlled corporations and Private Entities. - governmsnt agencies, 
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governmsnt owned or controlled corporations and private entities are hereby 
prohibited from 
any applicant, seeking employment or from any employees 
seeking promotion, any recommendation tetter from any elected or appointed 
national or local officials. 


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SEC. 5. 
Penalties. - Any national or local official or head of the 
government owned or controlled corporations and officers of private entities 
found guilty for violation of this Act shall be penalized as follows: 
First Offense 
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Reprimand 
Second Offense 
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Suspension for 15 days for public officials or 15 
day imprisonment for officers and fine of P I  0,000.00 for their companies. 
Third Offense 
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Suspension for 30 days for public officials or 30 
day imprisonment for officers and fine of P20,OOO.OO for their companies. 
Fourth Offense 
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Dismissal from office for public official or 
revocation of business license and fine of P30,OOO.OO for private companies and 
60 days imprisonment for their officers. 
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - the Commission on 
Civil Service is hereby authorized to draft the implementing rules and regulations 
of this Act within 90 days from its effectivity. 
SEC. 7. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or two (2) publications of general circulation. 
Approved,