CESB Circular No. 02-08 Revised Rules on the Effects of Pendency of a Criminal or Administrative Case in the Conferment of CES Eligibility

April 28, 2008

CESB CIRCULAR NO. 02-08

TO	:	All Heads of Departments and Agencies of the National Government, Including Government-Owned or Controlled Corporations with Original Charters, and All Officials in the Career Executive Service

SUBJECT	:	Revised Rules on the Effects of Pendency of a Criminal or Administrative Case in the Conferment of CES Eligibility

Section 11, Article II of the Philippine Constitution provides: The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights. Philippine authorities, therefore, have the responsibility of protecting and promoting the right of every person to liberty and due process, particularly the right to be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved.

In line with this constitutional guarantee of presumption of innocence, the Career Executive Service Board through CESB Resolution No. 716 dated February 12, 2008 adopted the "Revised Rules on the Effects of Pendency of a Criminal or Administrative Case in the Conferment of CES Eligibility".

Pursuant thereto, the pendency of a criminal/administrative case shall not constitute a bar to the conferment of CES eligibility to a successful applicant, unless there is a law to the contrary. ECTIHa

CESB Resolution No. 716 was published in the Official Gazette on April 7, 2008.

For the information and guidance of all concerned.

(SGD.) BERNARDO P. ABESAMISChairperson

Attested by:

(SGD.) MA. ANTHONETTE VELASCO-ALLONESExecutive Director