QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 914)
RA 914 fixes the minimum annual compensation for government dentists and pharmacists employed on a full-time basis in positions requiring their respective professional knowledge.
The law mandates a minimum annual compensation of Two Thousand Four Hundred Pesos (₱2,400) for both dentists and pharmacists employed full-time by the Government in the relevant positions.
The requirement is that the dentists or pharmacists must be employed on a full-time basis by the Government.
Positions that require dental knowledge for dentists and pharmaceutical knowledge for pharmacists.
Yes. Section 1 expressly states “Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding,” meaning RA 914 overrides conflicting provisions.
They are treated the same in terms of the minimum: both are entitled to at least ₱2,400 per annum.
The President is authorized to use such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of the Act.
Not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Pesos (₱100,000).
From funds in the Philippine Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
It takes effect upon its approval.
It means the roles must be such that dental expertise is needed for dentists and pharmaceutical expertise is needed for pharmacists; mere employment titles without the knowledge requirement would not satisfy the statutory condition.
RA 914 indicates that such compensation would be below the statutory minimum and thus inconsistent with the Act, provided the dentist is full-time and in a position requiring dental knowledge.
Based on the text, it covers those “employed on full time basis.” Part-time employees are not expressly covered.
It sets a floor (lowest permissible annual pay) for qualifying government dentists and pharmacists; higher compensation is allowed, but lower than the minimum is not.