Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1134)
The purpose of Republic Act No. 1134 is to provide longevity pay to officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, including those of recognized guerrilla units, are eligible to receive longevity pay.
Longevity pay is equivalent to ten percent of the monthly base pay authorized for an officer's grade for every five years of faithful and efficient service, compounded every five years.
The total amount of longevity pay shall not exceed fifty percent of the officer's monthly base pay as prescribed by law.
No, the Act explicitly states that nothing shall be construed as authorizing payment of any back longevity pay for any period of service rendered before the effectivity of the law.
The sum total of the active tours of duty of reserve officers shall be counted towards longevity pay.
The Act took effect on July 1, 1954.
Section five (d) of Republic Act Numbered Two hundred ninety-one was repealed by this Act.
Longevity pay is computed based on the monthly base pay authorized for the officer's grade.
Yes, longevity pay is granted for faithful and efficient service heretofore (previously) or hereafter rendered, except that no back pay for prior services before the law's effectivity is allowed.