Dismissal of Officials and Employees Recommended for Dismissal
Letter of Instructions No. 12, issued on September 29, 1972, directs the Secretary of Finance, the Commissioner of Customs, and the Commissioner of Internal Revenue to take immediate disciplinary action against certain officials and employees within the Department of Finance. Specifically, it mandates the dismissal of individuals categorized as undesirable or facing strong evidence of guilt. Additionally, it requires those in Categories 1 and 2—either resigned with pending administrative cases or separated without complaints but deemed undesirable—to resign immediately. The letter emphasizes the urgency of compliance with these directives as part of the government's reform program.
September 29, 1972
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 12
| TO | : | The Secretary of Finance |
| The Commissioner of Customs | ||
| The Commissioner of Internal Revenue |
In order to facilitate the implementation of the program of reforms of the Government, and in relation to your letter, dated September 28, 1972, recommending disciplinary action against certain officials and employees, who are either facing charges or notoriously undesirable, in the different offices under the Department of Finance, you are hereby directed to take the following actions: cd
1. Dismiss immediately all officials and employees recommended for dismissal and falling under Category 1 in your report, and whose names are contained in said report, which is attached as an integral part of this Instruction.
2. Require the officials and employees included in Categories 1 and 2 in your report, namely —
(a) Those who are considered resigned because while the administrative cases against them are still pending, the evidences of guilt are strong;
(b) Those who are separated from service, because while there are no complaints against them, they are notoriously undesirable; to resign from their respective posts immediately.
The names of these officials and employees are likewise contained in your report and are now made an integral part of this Instruction.
Your immediate compliance with this order is enjoined.