Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF IMPLEMENTATION NO. 99)
The purpose is to adopt a new salary schedule for uniformed personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in response to the increased cost of living due to the international energy crisis, to rationalize the system of emoluments and allowances, and to keep compensation levels abreast with the private sector.
The salary schedule covers officers and enlisted men of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including commissioned officers of the Bureau of Coast and Geodetic Survey, cadets of the Philippine Military Academy and Philippine Air Force Flying School, and trainees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Provisions for quarters allowance, subsistence allowance, and clothing allowance are codified and made part of the terms and conditions of employment.
The longevity pay ranges from P440 for Generals to P78 for Second Lieutenants, with incremental increases for each level of longevity as specified in the schedule, payable monthly as additional compensation based on years of service.
Quarters allowance is granted monthly and varies by rank, with the highest allowance being P360 for Generals and P80 for privates and corporals.
Cadets of these institutions receive a basic subsistence allowance at the rate of P10.00 daily.
Yes, additional subsistence allowance is granted to personnel on 24-hour alert status at certain sites, officers and probationary ensigns on sea duty, and to other specified personnel under conditions set by the AFP Chief of Staff.
There is an initial clothing allowance given in kind upon enlistment, cash allowances for reenlistment under certain conditions, additional cash allowance of P20 for reenlistments within two months, and a basic annual clothing allowance of P360 per annum either in kind or cash.
The Minister of National Defense is authorized to promulgate the implementing rules for the increases in salary and longevity pay.
No, any change in these provisions requires prior approval by the President on recommendation of the Minister of National Defense and the Minister of the Budget.
The appropriated amounts for salary increases in the AFP budgets shall be used. Any deficiency shall be covered by salary lapses, personal services savings, the salary adjustment fund in the CY 1979 General Appropriations Act, and budgetary reserves.
The increases took effect on May 1, 1979.
No, other allowances, benefits, or privileges not provided for in this Letter continue to be governed by existing laws, decrees, and directives.