Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6648)
The short title of Republic Act No. 6648 is the "INP Compensation Structure Act of 1987."
The Act applies to all uniformed members of the Integrated National Police in the active service, including equivalent grades in the Fire Services.
The monthly base pay for a Major General is Eight Thousand Pesos (P 8,000.00).
If the monthly base pay received before the Act is higher than the prescribed rate for the same grade, the member shall continue to receive the higher rate as long as he holds the same grade.
Longevity pay is equivalent to ten percent (10%) of the monthly base pay for each five years of satisfactory, faithful, and efficient service, compounded every five years, but total longevity pay shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the monthly base pay.
No, the Act explicitly states that nothing shall be construed as authorizing the payment of any back longevity pay for previously rendered services.
The Director General of the Integrated National Police, subject to approval by the National Police Commission, shall determine and prescribe reasonable allowances such as subsistence, quarters, hazard, clothing, and cost of living allowances.
Yes, provincial, city, and municipal governments may grant other allowances to INP members or units to improve law enforcement efficiency, provided the grants are over and above the 18% city/municipal contribution required under PD No. 632.
The minimum base pay for regular and permanent civilian employees of the INP shall be One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) per month effective December 1, 1987.
Compensation adjustments shall be funded from the Compensation and Organizational Adjustment Fund, Contingent Fund, other savings under Executive Order No. 87 (General Appropriations Act for FY 1987), or any unappropriated funds of the National Treasury. Future funding will be included in the annual General Appropriations Act for the INP budget.