Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 638)
The primary purpose of Executive Order No. 638 is to amend Executive Order No. 31 to regulate the use of privately-owned motor vehicles or other means of transportation for official government purposes, including provisions for reimbursement rates applicable to officials and employees performing official duties.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, or the Sangguniang Bayan, as applicable, may authorize officials whose duties require the use of special transportation for supervision, inspection, or investigation, subject to the approval of the Ministers concerned.
Reimbursement is set at sixty-five centavos (P0.65) per kilometer traveled for automobiles and jeeps used on official business.
In provinces or cities with 350 kilometers or more of designated first and second class roads, the maximum monthly allowance for Provincial Governors, City Mayors, and City Engineers is P350.
Employees performing field duties may receive monthly allowances as follows: P0.25 per kilometer for motorcycles (max P100/month), P0.30 per kilometer for horses (max P80/month), and P0.15 per kilometer for bicycles (max P40/month), upon proper authorization and approval of the concerned Minister.
No, these officials who already receive transportation and representation allowances under existing laws are not covered by this Executive Order, except those authorized under Letters of Instruction Nos. 779, 804, and 821.
All existing rules and regulations under Executive Order No. 31, series of 1954, regarding official use of motor vehicles or other transportation means remain valid and enforceable.
All rules and regulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent with or contrary to any provisions of this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.
Executive Order No. 638 took effect immediately upon its signing on January 5, 1981.
Officials whose duties necessitate or advise use of special transportation for supervision, inspection, or investigation, including Provincial Governors, City Mayors, City Engineers, Provincial Treasurers, District Health Officers, and officials of equivalent rank in provinces or cities as defined by the distance of designated first and second class roads.