PRIVILEGES

The President under the Constitution is granted:

a. Official Residence
 Malacañang Palace – often referred to as the seat of the Philippine
Presidency
 The President is the only official of the government provided with a
residence maintained by public funds.
b. Salary
 It should be determined by the law and shall not decrease during his
tenure.
 P300,000 – fixed salary of the president according to the Constitution
c. Immunity from Suit
 The president is accorded the immunity from the suit, both civil and
criminal.
 This is to assure the exercise of Presidential duties and functions free from
any hindrance and distraction.

PROHIBITIONS

The President during his tenure is prohibited under the Constitution from:

a. Receiving any other emolument from the Government or any other sources.
b. Holding any other office of employment unless otherwise provided by the
Constitution
c. Directly or indirectly, practicing any other profession, participating in any business or
financially interested in any contract with public and private institution.
d. Strictly avoiding conflict of interest in the conduct of his office.
e. Nepotism