February 12, 1962
REVENUE MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 01-62
| SUBJECT | : | Lobbying by Officials and Employees of the Bureau of Internal Revenue |
| TO | : | All Internal Revenue Official and Employees |
There is quoted hereunder Memorandum Circular No. 1-62 of the Acting Secretary of Finance dated January 30, 1962 for your observance, guidance, and strict compliance.
"MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1-62
| SUBJECT | : | Lobbying by officials and employees in the Commission on Appointments of the Congress of the Philippines and obtaining recommendations for promotion from politicians. |
It has been noted that several officials and employees of the Department and the bureaus and offices under it invariably employ the services of politicians in securing letters of recommendations for promotions and other benefits, and sometimes they even go to the extent of having politicians accompany them to the office of the undersigned for transfer of assignments and other purposes. It cannot be denied that this practice is an unwarranted interference with the public service because it is understood that this Department will act on promotions and appointments through merit and seniority under the provisions of Republic Act...
