Strict Observance of M.O. No. 429 (s. 1992) Re: Use of Office Telephones for Long Distance Call
Memorandum Order No. 350, issued on March 11, 1996, emphasizes the need for strict adherence to the guidelines established in Memorandum Order No. 429 regarding the use of office telephones for long-distance calls. The order highlights ongoing violations by employees and reiterates that personal or unauthorized long-distance calls are prohibited. Officials and employees found in violation will be required to pay any incurred toll charges and may face administrative disciplinary actions. Chiefs of offices are tasked with disseminating and enforcing these guidelines, while the Director of Finance will report any violators for appropriate action.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Order No. 350
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 11, 1996
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 350
REQUIRING STRICT OBSERVANCE OF MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 429 DATED 7 MAY 1992, PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF OFFICE TELEPHONES FOR LONG DISTANCE DOMESTIC OR OVERSEAS CALL
It has been observed that despite the issuance of Memorandum Order No. 429 dated May 7, 1992, prescribing guidelines on the use of office telephones for long distance domestic or overseas call, some employees are still using office telephones in violation of the prescribed guidelines as reported by the Director of Finance Office.
In this connection, all officials and employees in this Office are hereby enjoined to strictly observe the following pertinent provisions of M.O. No. 429:
"All officials and employees are hereby sternly warned not to use office telephones for personal/unauthorized long distance domestic or overseas calls or to allow outsiders to do the same. Any official or employee who disregards or fails to strictly observe this rule shall be (1) required to pay the corresponding toll charges; and (2) subject to the appropriate administrative disciplinary action.
"All chiefs of offices/primary units in the Office of the President Proper shall be responsible for (1) the dissemination of this Memorandum Order among their personnel; and (2) the strict enforcement of its provisions in their respective offices/units."
The Director of Finance Office shall submit to the undersigned the names of those who disregard the foregoing order for proper disciplinary action. cdt
Cite This Law
Strict Observance of M.O. No. 429 (s. 1992) Re: Use of Office Telephones for Long Distance Call, Memorandum Order No. 350, Mar 11, 1996 (Philippines)
Strict Observance of M.O. No. 429 (s. 1992) Re: Use of Office Telephones for Long Distance Call, Memorandum Order No. 350 (Phil. 1996)
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