EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 742

: The prisoners and detainees under the custody of the Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police (PC/INP) were affected by the increase in subsistence allowance.
: The previous subsistence allowance was four pesos (P4.00) a day.
: The daily subsistence allowance was increased to six pesos (P6.00) a day.
: The subsistence allowance at the National Penitentiary under the Bureau of Prisons was already six pesos (P6.00) a day.
: Ferdinand E. Marcos was the President of the Philippines who issued Executive Order No. 742.
: The increase was to keep abreast with the increasing price level of foodstuff and other prime commodities, and to keep the subsistence allowance of PC/INP detainees at par with other prisoners and detainees.
: The Executive Order took effect immediately upon its issuance on October 18, 1981.
: Joaquin T. Venus, Jr. signed the order as the Acting Presidential Executive Assistant.