Title
Subsistence Allowance for PMA and PAF Cadets
Law
Presidential Decree No. 561
Decision Date
Sep 23, 1974
Presidential Decree No. 561 increases the daily subsistence allowance for cadets of the Philippine Military Academy and Philippine Air Force Flying School to ensure proper nutrition and address rising prices of commodities.
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Q&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 561)

The prescribed maximum amount is ten (P10.00) pesos.

Presidential Decree No. 397, dated February 28, 1974.

Cadets of the Philippine Military Academy and Philippine Air Force Flying School.

The allowance increase was due to steady price increases from worldwide inflation and the inadequacy of the previous rate to meet the quality and quantity of food appropriate for cadets.

It took effect upon approval, that is, from the date it was signed, September 23, 1974.

Yes, all provisions of existing laws and decrees in conflict with this Decree were repealed.

Officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, trainees under military training per R.A. No. 4091, probationary second lieutenants/ensigns, ROTC Cadets on Summer Camp Training, and reserve officers and enlisted reservists undergoing training or assembly/mobilization tests.

Because of the rigorous physical and mental demands of their curriculum training and other activities, their allowance was intended to provide proper nutrition.

Roberto V. Reyes signed as the Assistant Executive Secretary.


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