QuestionsQuestions (Act No. 2969)
To amend the last paragraph of Section 3 of Act No. 2809 by increasing the salaries of certain provincial officials of Camarines Norte.
The last paragraph of Section 3 of Act No. 2809.
They shall each receive an annual compensation at the rate fixed by the provincial board, subject to specified maximum amounts.
Not in any case exceed Three Thousand Two Hundred pesos (₱3,200) annually.
Not in any case exceed Nineteen Hundred pesos (₱1,900) annually.
Not in any case exceed Three Thousand pesos (₱3,000) annually.
It provides a per diem not to exceed Five pesos (₱5) for each session actually attended.
The per diem cannot exceed ₱5 for each session actually attended.
The provincial board, but within the maximum limits stated in the law.
No. It sets ceilings (“shall not in any case exceed”)—the provincial board fixes the rate within those limits.
It specifically applies the stated maximum annual compensation limit to the provincial governor of Camarines Norte.
That each provincial board member is entitled only to a session-based per diem, capped at ₱5 per session actually attended.
Sessions actually attended, because the per diem is “for each session actually attended.”
It takes effect on its approval.
It amends compensation limits and per diem provisions for existing provincial officers, without creating new offices.
Act No. 2969 controls as it expressly amends the last paragraph of Section 3 of Act No. 2809 by setting updated ceilings and per diem rules.