Title
Adjusting Base Pay for AFP Cadets and Trainees
Law
Executive Order No. 328
Decision Date
Jul 30, 1971
President Ferdinand E. Marcos adjusts the base pay of Philippine Military Academy cadets, probationary second lieutenants, and 20-year old trainees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, prescribing specific rates effective from April 1, 1971.

Questions (JOINT DENR-DOH ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 02, S. 2005)

The title is “Adjusting the Base Pay of Philippine Military Academy Cadets, Probationary Second Lieutenants, and 20-Year Old Trainees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.” It prescribes specific monthly base pay rates for those classes of AFP personnel.

It became effective on April 1, 1971, despite the order being dated July 30, 1971.

P290.00 monthly base pay for PMA cadets.

P290.00 monthly base pay for probationary second lieutenants.

P60.00 monthly base pay for 20-year-old trainees (Third Class).

It was issued pursuant to authority vested by the Constitution, in conjunction with Sections 31 and 92 of the National Defense Act, as amended.

The Secretary of National Defense.

It adjusted/prescribed the monthly base pay rates for specified AFP-related personnel categories.

Yes. The rates are stated to be effective April 1, 1971, while the order date is July 30, 1971.

Philippine Military Academy cadets; probationary second lieutenants; and 20-year-old trainees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Third Class).

It distinguishes between cadets (PM A cadets), probationary officers (probationary second lieutenants), and trainees with an age and class descriptor (20-year-old trainees, Third Class).

It is signed by Ferdinand E. Marcos (President of the Philippines) and countersigned by Alejandro Melchor (Executive Secretary).

It indicates an amendment or modification of existing base pay amounts, not necessarily other components like allowances; the order specifically addresses base pay.

It refers to the fixed pay amount per month that constitutes the base compensation for the covered personnel, distinct from other forms of pay unless otherwise provided.

The provision directing the Secretary of National Defense to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the EO’s provisions.

It determines when the new base pay rates legally apply and can affect entitlement periods and computation of pay.


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