Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1597)
The declared policy is to standardize compensation of officials and employees of the national government based on substantial similarity in duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as per a National Position Classification and Compensation Plan approved by the President.
Officials and employees of the national government, including the Judiciary, the Career Executive Services, the Foreign Service, the Armed Forces, subordinate officials of Constitutional Commissions, government-owned or controlled corporations, and state colleges and universities are covered.
Elected officials and officers whose compensation is fixed by the Constitution, and local government officials and employees governed by P.D. No. 1136 are exempted.
All laws, decrees, executive orders, and other issuances that exempt agencies or authorize salaries inconsistent with the National Compensation and Position Classification Plan are repealed.
Incumbents shall continue to receive their fixed salaries until positions are fully integrated within the national compensation plan, ensuring no reduction in total salary and allowances during transition.
The President, upon recommendation of the Commissioner of the Budget, has the authority to approve such allowances, honoraria, and fringe benefits.
The Budget Commission reviews on a continuing basis and prepares policies and levels of allowances and other fringe benefits for consideration and approval by the President.
They must observe guidelines and policies issued by the President and report their position classification and compensation plans to the President through the Budget Commission as prescribed.
Any laws or decrees or parts thereof that are inconsistent with P.D. No. 1597 are repealed or amended accordingly.
The decree took effect immediately upon its issuance on June 11, 1978.