NEPOTISM

by:

BERNADETTE MEJIA
Master in Public Administration

NEPOTISM
NEPOTISM - is favoritism granted to relatives or friends

regardless of merit. The word nepotism is from the Latin word nepos or nepotis meaning NEPHEW, or "grandchild" are also descended.

TYPES OF NEPOTISM
1. PAPAL - Nepotism gained its name after the church practice in the Middle Ages, when some Catholic ,popes and bishops, who had taken vows of chastity, and therefore usually had no children of their own, gave their nephews such positions of preference as were often accorded by fathers to son.

TYPES OF NEPOTISM
2. POLITICAL

Nepotism is a common accusation in politics when the relative of a powerful figure ascends to similar power seemingly without appropriate qualifications

TYPES OF NEPOTISM
3. ENTERTAINMENT accusations of "nepotism" are made in instances of prima facie favoritism to relatives, in such cases as: The casting of Tori Spelling as Donna Martin in Beverly Hills, 90210 received much criticism. Her father Aaron Spelling was the executive producer.

TYPES OF NEPOTISM
4. BUSINESS

On 13 February 2003, James Murdoch became a director of BSkyB. Later that year, he controversially became CEO of BSkyB, in which News Corporation owns a controlling minority stake. His appointment sparked accusations of nepotism, with some commentators and shareholders feeling that the job had not been opened to outsiders and that Murdoch was too young and inexperienced to run a UK news agency.

TYPES OF NEPOTISM
4. POPULAR CULTURE In the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants in the episode 'Culture Shock', the character Squidward states that nepotism is 'alive and well' at the talent show that Mr. Krabs, the owner of The Krusty Krab restaurant, had organised in order to make more money for the restaurant. Squidward makes this statement because the first act that appears at the talent show is Mr. Krabs' own daughter Pearl.

NEPOTISM IN GOVERNMENT
Nepotism is a form of corruption that weakens morale and productivity in the public sector, promotes patronage politics, and breeds public distrust on government. Francisco Duque III , CSC Chairman
The rule on nepotism under the Administrative Code of 1987 prohibits appointments in the national government made in favor of relatives within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity of either the appointing authority, recommending authority, chief of bureau or office, or persons exercising immediate supervision over the appointee. Exempted from this rule are persons employed in a confidential capacity, teachers, physicians, and members of the Armed Forces. case of local governments, however, In the

the Local Government Code of 1991 says that nepotism exists when an appointment is made within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity of the appointing or recommending authority.

NEPOTISM IN GOVERNMENT
The CSC made this clarification following the dismissal of Ponciano S. Catipon Jr., Director III at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority for violation of the rule on nepotism.

CATIPONS NEPOTISM CASE:

The CSC said an appointment is considered nepotic when issued to a person related to a head of office within the prohibited degree of relationship, regardless of whether or not the aforesaid head of office has exerted undue influence on the recommending or appointing authority. The CSC made this clarification following the dismissal of Ponciano S. Catipon Jr., Director III at the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority for violation of the rule on nepotism. Based on records, Catipon was appointed Director III in July 1999 and designated provincial director of TESDA-Aurora provincial office in September of the same year. In October 1999, Catipons first cousin was appointed Financial Analyst II in the provincial office.

CATIPONS NEPOTISM CASE:

In 2002, upon Catipons recommendation, a vacant TESDA Specialist Position in the provincial office was opened to interested applicants. His brother, Virgilio, who was working in the same provincial office as cash clerk, applied for the position and underwent screening. In April 2002, the regional director of TESDA Regional Office No. 4 granted the promotional appointment of Virgilio to the said position. Seven months later, a complaint was filed before the CSC regional office for nepotism against Catipon, his brother and his first cousin. After due process, the CSCRO found Catipon guilty of nepotism for the appointment of his brother. The CSC did not hold him liable in the appointment of his first cousin as it falls outside the proscribed degree of relations.

CATIPONS NEPOTISM CASE:

In its ruling, the CSCRO stated that even though he was not the appointing or recommending authority in the appointment of his brother, Catipon was holding a position equivalent to chief of bureau when applications to the Senior TESDA specialist position were assessed. It further disclosed that Asuncion L. Mata, the purported immediate supervisor of Virgilio, was a subordinate of Catipon and served as head of the Personnel Selection Board that evaluated the applications. Catipon filed an appeal with the CSC Central Office, asserting that he had no influence over the appointment of his brother and that the latter went through the application process wherein he was evaluated best among all applicants. He also alleged that his position as Provincial Director is not analogous to chief of bureau or office.

CATIPONS NEPOTISM CASE:

In CSC Resolution No. 091264 dated Sept. 1, 2009, the Commission en banc dismissed the appeal and affirmed the finding of his guilt for nepotism. It established that Catipons position is indeed equivalent to chief of bureau or office in that he was at the top of the organizational hierarchy of the TESDA-Aurora provincial office and holds the power as its head or overseer. Thus, Catipon was meted the penalty of dismissal from the service with all the accessory penalties of forfeiture of retirement benefits, cancellation of eligibility, disqualification to hold public office, and bar from taking civil service examination. Catipon sought reconsideration of the ruling of the Commission but his effort proved futile when his motion was denied in CSC Resolution No. 100677 dated April 6, 2010.

NEPOTISM in different description:

Nepotism Favoring relatives because of their relationship

rather than their ability and merit. is very commonly used as a word describing connection that allows anyone to obtain a certain job

NEPOTISM in different description:

In the Philippines, it is

known as Compadre System in terms of economic and employment. Nepotism creates problem, it is a common accusation in politics when the relative of a powerful figure ascends to similar power seemingly without appropriate qualifications.

NEPOTISM in different description:

nepotism is synonymous to succession.

In government, nepotism results to political dynasties that constraints other more better employees to be productive one.

Effects of Nepotism:
Corruption because of

self-interest. Under the table negotiations illegal protection due to debt of gratitude other political crimes leading to claims of conflict of interest, favoritism, and discrimination

THAT ENDS MY REPORT . . .

THAN K YOU!