Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 284)
The PMA is governed by the National Defense Act as the foundational law that created it.
The PMA operates under the control and supervision of the Department of National Defense.
The PMA has the authority to grant a baccalaureate degree to its graduates.
The increase in the number of cadets has necessitated the hiring of civilian instructors to augment the military officers comprising the faculty.
Civilian faculty members are appointed, ranked, and promoted according to the Faculty Merit System approved by the Civil Service Commission in 1993.
The Salary Standardization Law (Republic Act No. 6758) governs the compensation of civilian faculty members at the PMA.
Republic Act No. 9166 increased the monthly base pay of PMA cadets, resulting in cadets receiving higher salaries than some civilian faculty members, causing concerns over pay equity.
Recruitment requires appropriate training and experience in the subject or field, a stringent selection process including interviews, teaching demonstration, physical and neuro-psychological examinations, and background investigations.
Performance is evaluated every term through composite ratings from cadets, peers, and department heads; outstanding evaluation results in recognition, while two consecutive unsatisfactory ratings may lead to termination or sanction after due process.
They must have at least very satisfactory performance ratings for the last two rating periods, score a minimum of 8.0 points in the Department Head's Assessment Potential, and earn at least 60 points in the Interview Assessment of Personality Traits and Characteristics.
They may receive an Instructor’s Incentive Pay amounting up to 25% of their monthly salary, provided they meet the minimum instructional load of 30 units per academic year, in addition to all other government employee benefits.
No faculty member can be suspended or dismissed except for cause provided by law and after due process, following the Faculty Manual, pertinent Rules and Regulations, and the Civil Service Law.
They are given five years from the effectivity of this Executive Order to comply with the master's degree requirement.
Funding will come from agency savings initially and subsequently be included in regular agency appropriations.
They took effect upon approval on February 18, 2004.