What is the penalty for any violation of provisions not mentioned in the DAO 2000-98?

• A. 500 pesos
• B. 1,000 pesos
• C. 1,500 pesos
• D. 2,000 pesos

Answer: (B)

When a provision in the DAO isn’t specifically tied to a penalty, the regulation uses a default penalty to ensure there’s enforcement even for gaps. The default amount for violations of provisions not mentioned is 1,000 pesos. This sets a clear, uniform consequence that can be applied without having to reference a separate penalty for every unnamed violation.

This amount acts as a baseline deterrent and simplifies enforcement. The other monetary figures (500, 1,500, 2,000 pesos) are tied to penalties that are explicitly listed elsewhere in the DAO for specific violations, not to provisions lacking a stated penalty. If a rule does have a listed penalty, that amount would apply; the 1,000 pesos default is only for those provisions that don’t specify one.