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Section 1
Coverage
Section 1.
Coverage
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This Order shall apply to all positions in all departments and agencies of the Executive Branch, including government-owned and/or -controlled corporations (GOCCs) and state universities and colleges (SUCs).
The Legislative and Judicial Branches of Government, including Local Government Units, are encouraged to adopt the provisions of this Order at their own respective discretion.
Section 2
Prohibition
Section 2.
Prohibition
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The hiring of new personnel whether on a permanent, temporary, substitute, co-terminous, contractual or casual status, is hereby suspended, except for key positions, teaching, and uniformed personnel in the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.
This prohibition shall not apply to employees transferring from one department, agency, GOCC or SUC to another as covered by this Order.
Section 3
Non-Release of Funds
Section 3.
Non-Release of Funds
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Except with respect to the requirements of the positions exempted from the aforecited prohibition, no amount shall be released for the purpose of hiring new personnel.
Section 4
Rules and Regulations
Section 4.
Rules and Regulations
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The Department of Budget and Management shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Administrative Order.
Section 5
Agency Head Responsibility
Section 5.
Agency Head Responsibility
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Department Secretaries and agency heads shall be responsible for the strict implementation of this Order.
Section 6
Repealing Clause
Section 6.
Repealing Clause
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All executive orders, other executive issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Administrative Order are hereby superseded and/or modified accordingly.
Section 7
Effectivity
Section 7.
Effectivity
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This Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE
in the City of Manila, this 1
st
day of December, in the Year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Nine.
(Sgd.)
JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA
President of the Philippines
By the President:
(Sgd.)
RONALDO B. ZAMORA
Executive Secretary