DBM NATIONAL BUDGET CIRCULAR NO. 391-B

: A government official or employee shall be considered on official travel status only when directed to conduct audit, examination, investigation, inspection, research, study or any work of similar nature outside of their official station.
: Activities such as audit, examination, investigation, inspection, research, study, or any work of similar nature conducted outside their official station qualify for official travel status.
: No, officials or employees on detail assignment or transferred from one station to another within the same department or agency at their own request and directed to perform regular functions are not considered on official travel status and hence are not entitled to allowances.
: They are entitled to actual transportation fares when the detail assignment or transfer is due to the requirement of the service, subject to conditions stipulated under Paragraph 6.0 of Joint MBM-COA Circular No. 86-1.
: Yes, the effectivity of the amended provisions is retroactive to April 1, 1991.
: It implements Executive Order No. 151, dated March 19, 1987.
: If an official is not considered on official travel status, they are not entitled to the travel allowances authorized under the Circular.
: The entitlement to actual transportation fares is subject to the conditions stipulated under Paragraph 6.0 of Joint MBM-COA Circular No. 86-1.