Guidelines in the Implementation of the "No Gift Policy"

 February 3, 2014DOLE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 035-14GUIDELINES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "NO GIFT POLICY"Toward upholding efficiency and integrity in the Department and pursuant to Administrative Order No. 476, s. 2010, Rule III. Solicitation and Acceptance of Gifts under the Code of Conduct for DOLE Officials and Employees, the following Guidelines are hereby issued: I. BASIC POLICIESa. DOLE officials and employees shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, accept or receive any gift and/or benefit for themselves or for others from the following:• Parties, counsel/s and their agents;• Recruitment agencies and their agents;• Suppliers, contractors and their agents; and• Other parties transacting business with the Department. (Sec. 1, Rule III)b. The following acts are STRICTLY PROHIBITED:• Receiving of gifts given by an applicant before and after their interview schedule; CAIHTE• Accepting gifts to facilitate the immediate actions or release of documents that are filed in the Department especially those that need the approval of DOLE officials in exchange of a favor or special request;• Receiving of gifts given by parties or clients that have pending complaints...