QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9166)
To promote professionalism in the AFP and ensure adequate remuneration and benefits for its members, by developing plans and programs to enhance their lot.
It adjusts the rate of base pay of AFP officers and enlisted personnel according to the schedule shown, based on salary grade per rank.
CSC qualification standards shall not apply to the AFP.
A continuing education program for all AFP officers and enlisted personnel.
No. Section 2 provides that all benefits currently received by AFP members under other existing laws shall continue to be received.
The DND must establish a system governing selection, hiring, appointment, transfer, promotion, or dismissal of AFP personnel.
Incentives include scholarship grants (in coordination with DepEd and CHED), hospital care, social services, and other non-cash benefits.
Children of prisoners of war or those missing in action, and of those killed in action or otherwise died as a result of such service.
Its objective is to ensure every soldier has a structurally sound, environmentally safe, affordable home in a wholesome community; it is established by DND in coordination with the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council.
Based on rank, geographic location, and family status.
Yes. The family of those who were killed in battle or otherwise died as a result of such service may receive housing assistance.
Initial implementation: charged against AFP savings and/or other definite sources as determined by DBM. Continued implementation: incorporated in AFP’s regular appropriations in the annual General Appropriations Act.
DND and DBM must jointly submit an annual report to the Senate President and House Speaker, including budget use information. DBM (consulting DND) must review and adjust base pay every five years considering specified economic indicators.
Labor productivity, consumer price index, oil price, and other similar economic indicators as determined by NEDA.
Implementation must be in staggered phases but not to exceed two (2) years, considering the financial position of the national government.
Any partial implementation must be uniform and proportionate for all ranks.
Fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier.