Executive CIS Civilian Regular Agents of the Philippine Constabulary and Civilian Agents of Other Intelligence Units of the AFP to Accumulate and Commute, Subject to Certain Conditions, Leave Credits, and for Other Purposes

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 921

Provisions for CIS Civilian Regular Agents of the Philippine Constabulary and Civilian Agents of Other Intelligence Units of the AFP

- Accumulation and Commutation of Leave Credits (Sec. 1, 2):
• CIS civilian regular agents of the Philippine Constabulary and civilian agents of other intelligence units of the AFP can accumulate vacation and sick leave credits in excess of ten (10) months. (Sec. 1)
• If prevented from going on leave due to exigencies of service, they are entitled to commute (receive cash value) for their earned leave credits while still in active service, subject to the following conditions: (Sec. 2)
    • They must have at least five (5) months of leave credits that cannot be commuted.
    • They can commute and receive the money value of not more than two (2) months of leave credits per year.
    • They have the option to continue working and receive corresponding pay and allowances, or to enjoy leave utilizing leave credits not commuted.

- Implementation Rules and Regulations (Sec. 3):
• Subject to the approval of the Minister of National Defense, the AFP shall prescribe rules and regulations to ensure systematic and equitable implementation, aimed primarily towards the actual enjoyment of leave or entitlement to commutation of unused leaves in consonance with existing laws. (Sec. 3)

- Funding (Sec. 4):
• The Chief of Staff is authorized to use the savings of the Major Services of the Armed Forces of the Philippines for the purpose of commuting leave credits. (Sec. 4)

- Effectivity (Sec. 5):
• This Executive Order shall take effect upon approval. (Sec. 5)