Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1600)
The title is "INCREASING THE SALARIES OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND ASSOCIATE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT" and it was issued on June 11, 1978.
Before the decree, the salaries were fixed at P75,000 per annum for the Chief Justice and P60,000 per annum for each Associate Justice.
The increase was necessary because the previous salaries were not commensurate with the volume of judicial cases and the complexity and importance of their responsibilities.
The Chief Justice's salary was fixed at P90,000 per annum, and each Associate Justice's salary was fixed at P75,000 per annum.
Yes, the decree appropriates funds from the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated to pay for the salary increases.
The decree took effect immediately upon its issuance on June 11, 1978.
The government's policy is to provide a salary scheme commensurate with the responsibilities and qualifications required for the positions concerned.
Jacobo C. Clave, Presidential Assistant, also signed the decree.
No, the decree does not mention any penalties or sanctions for non-compliance.