Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 658)
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who directly engage in actual combat against insurgent, terrorist, and lawless groups.
An additional Php150.00 per day while actually engaged in combat operations effective July 1, 2007.
Yes, it is over and above the Php240.00 per month that members assigned in field units presently receive for combat duties.
The operation must be covered by an Operations Order (OPORD) or Fragmentary Order (FRAG-O), personnel must be part of the published task organization of the OPORD, and total pay shall not exceed Php1,500.00 per OPORD/FRAG-O.
The maximum is Php1,500.00 per OPORD/FRAG-O.
The initial funding is drawn from the President’s Social Fund (PSF), subject to accounting and auditing rules.
It took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.
All inconsistent executive orders, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof, are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly.