Clarification on the Grant of Special Privileges Under Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 1996

October 22, 1996 REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 51-96 SUBJECT : Clarification on the Grant of Special Privileges Under Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 1996 TO : All Revenue Officials and Employees and Others concerned For the information and guidance of all revenue officials and employees, quoted hereunder is Resolution No. 966162 from the Civil Service Commission dated September 23, 1996. "WHEREAS, in CSC Resolution No. 96-2242 dated March 21, 1996, the Commission authorized agencies to grant special privileges enumerated under the checklist of reasonable working conditions in the public sector; WHEREAS, said Resolution No. 9602242 has been circularized by CSC Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 1996; WHEREAS, there is a need to clarify the grant of the various special privileges under said Resolution/MC; WHEREFORE, the Commission hereby issues the following clarification on the grant of special privileges under Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 1996 and CSC Resolution No. 96-2242: 1. The availment of special privileges shall be limited as follows: a. Paternity leave superseded by RA 8187 b. Funeral/mourning leave on the occasion of the death of a member of the immediate family of the employee c. Graduation leave on the occasion of the employee's, his/her spouse's or children's graduation d. Enrollment same as graduation leave e. Wedding/anniversary leave on the occasion of the employee's wedding and/or wedding anniversary, to be enjoyed on the actual date of marriage or anniversary f. Birthday leave on the occasion of the employee's actual birthday g. Hospitalization leave by reason of the hospitalization of the employee or any member of his/her immediate family h. Accident leave by reason of an accident involving the employee or any member of his/her immediate family i. Relocation leave by reason of the occurrence of such calamities or disasters personally affecting the employee such as flood, earthquake, typhoon, or fire. 2. The term "immediate family" as used herein shall include "any relative within the first degree of consanguinity or affinity, living under the same roof and dependent upon the employee for support". 3. These privileges shall be enjoyed only by those who have rendered six (6) months of continuous, satisfactory service. Casual or emergency employee or laborers may enjoy these privileges after they have rendered at least six months' service in the aggregate. 4. Teachers are not covered by this Circular. 5. All Collective Negotiation Agreements (CNAs) granting more than what is under this Circular are hereby amended accordingly. (Sgd.) CORAZON ALMA G. DE LEON Chairman (Sgd.) RAMON P. ERENETA, JR. (Sgd.) THELMA G. GAMINDE Commissioner Commissioner Attested by: (SGD.) CARMENCITA GISELLE E.B. BRINGAS Board Secretary VI" All revenue officials and employees are enjoined to give this circular as wide a publicity as possible. LIWAYWAY VINZONS-CHATO Commissioner of Internal Revenue CSC RESOLUTION NO. 966162 WHEREAS, CSC Resolution No. 96-2242 dated March 21, 1996, the Commission authorized agencies to grant special privileges enumerated under the checklist of reasonable working conditions in the public sector; WHEREAS, said Resolution No. 96-2242 has been circularized by CSC Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 1996; WHEREAS, there is a need to clarify the grant of the various special privileges under said Resolution/MC; WHEREFORE, the Commission hereby issues the following clarification on the grant of special privileges under Memorandum Circular No. 6, s. 1996 and CSC Resolution No. 96-2242; 1. The availment of special privileges shall be limited as follows: a. Paternity leave superseded by RA 8187 b. Funeral/mourning leave on the occasion of the death of a member of the immediate family of the employee c. Graduation leave on the occasion of the employee's, his/her spouse's or children's graduation d. Enrollment same as graduation leave e. Wedding/anniversary leave on the occasion of the employee's wedding and/or wedding anniversary, to be enjoyed on the actual date of marriage or anniversary f. Birthday leave on the occasion of the employee's actual birthday g. Hospitalization leave by reason of the hospitalization of the employee or any member of his/her immediate family h. Accident leave by reason of an accident involving the employee or any member of his/her immediate family i. Relocation leave by reason of the occurrence of such calamities or disasters personally affecting the employee such as flood, earthquake, typhoon, or fire. 2. The term "immediate family" as used herein shall include "any relative within the first degree of consanguinity or affinity, living under the same roof and dependent upon the employee for support". 3. These privileges shall be enjoyed only by those who have rendered six (6) months of continuous, satisfactory service. Casual or emergency employee or laborers may enjoy these privileges after they have rendered at least six months' service in the aggregate. 4. Teachers are not covered by this Circular. 5. All Collective Negotiation Agreements (CNAs) granting more than what is under this Circular are hereby amended accordingly. September 23, 1996 (Sgd.) CORAZON ALMA G. DE LEON Chairman (Sgd.) RAMON P. ERENETA, JR. (Sgd.) THELMA G. GAMINDE Commissioner Commissioner Attested by: (SGD.) CARMENCITA GISELLE E.B. BRINGAS Board Secretary VI