Thursday, September 09, 2004
Mrs. Arroyo wants simple lives for government execs
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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has threatened to fire government officials living beyond their means as she directed them to strictly apply several austerity measures, including limited foreign and local travel, reduction of fuel and power consumption, and scrapping of parties and gift-giving, in view of the government’s cash flow problems.
The President demanded simple and modest living from public servants during last Tuesday’s Cabinet workshop which coincided with the release of Administrative Order (AO) No. 103 directing cost-cutting measures in all government agencies to save money.
"President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued a stern warning to all government officials against indulging in lavish lifestyle in the midst of an economic crunch confronting the country or face dismissal and possible prosecution for criminal offenses," a Malacañang statement said.
At the workshop, the President pointed out that the extravagant lifestyle of officials "brings shame not only to their employees, respective agencies, but also to me and the entire government."
In the order, which covers all presidential appointees, including those in state-run agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations, only travels abroad related to crucial ministerial meetings or trainings funded by overseas grants will be allowed.
Those seeking to travel will have to directly ask permission from Mrs. Arroyo’s office, which will review monthly reports of all government agencies on austerity measures, the order read.
The President also ordered a reduction of at least 10 percent in the cost of services of consultants and casual employees, as well as in the consumption of fuel, electricity, and other utilities in government agencies.
She also put on hold tax expenditure subsidies to government corporations and other government entities, except those approved by the fiscal incentives review board.
In the procurement of goods and services, government agencies are asked to strictly use the Government Electronic Procurement System for public bidding, advertisement of bid opportunities, and reporting of bid award results.
Employees rendering overtime will be given time or days-off in lieu of overtime pay in accordance with guidelines by the Department of Budget and Management and the Civil Service Commission.
The President also limited the grant of honoraria and other forms of allowance to the public school teachers, resource persons and facilitators in seminars and training programs, and officials of various commissions and boards.
New or additional benefits to fulltime officials and employees are also suspended, except for collective negotiation agreement and those provided by presidential issuances.
Also, the President also ordered the suspension of the purchase of motor vehicles, except ambulances and those required by the police and military.
Genalyn D. Kabiling, September 05, 2004, Manila Bulletin
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The President demanded simple and modest living from public servants during last Tuesday’s Cabinet workshop which coincided with the release of Administrative Order (AO) No. 103 directing cost-cutting measures in all government agencies to save money.
"President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued a stern warning to all government officials against indulging in lavish lifestyle in the midst of an economic crunch confronting the country or face dismissal and possible prosecution for criminal offenses," a Malacañang statement said.
At the workshop, the President pointed out that the extravagant lifestyle of officials "brings shame not only to their employees, respective agencies, but also to me and the entire government."
In the order, which covers all presidential appointees, including those in state-run agencies and government-owned and controlled corporations, only travels abroad related to crucial ministerial meetings or trainings funded by overseas grants will be allowed.
Those seeking to travel will have to directly ask permission from Mrs. Arroyo’s office, which will review monthly reports of all government agencies on austerity measures, the order read.
The President also ordered a reduction of at least 10 percent in the cost of services of consultants and casual employees, as well as in the consumption of fuel, electricity, and other utilities in government agencies.
She also put on hold tax expenditure subsidies to government corporations and other government entities, except those approved by the fiscal incentives review board.
In the procurement of goods and services, government agencies are asked to strictly use the Government Electronic Procurement System for public bidding, advertisement of bid opportunities, and reporting of bid award results.
Employees rendering overtime will be given time or days-off in lieu of overtime pay in accordance with guidelines by the Department of Budget and Management and the Civil Service Commission.
The President also limited the grant of honoraria and other forms of allowance to the public school teachers, resource persons and facilitators in seminars and training programs, and officials of various commissions and boards.
New or additional benefits to fulltime officials and employees are also suspended, except for collective negotiation agreement and those provided by presidential issuances.
Also, the President also ordered the suspension of the purchase of motor vehicles, except ambulances and those required by the police and military.
Genalyn D. Kabiling, September 05, 2004, Manila Bulletin
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