Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 533)
The instruction pertains to salary increases for national government employees in the Philippines.
A ten percent (10%) salary adjustment across-the-board is prescribed for personnel earning less than ₱600 a month.
The adjusted salary of an individual shall not exceed ₱600 per month after the 10% adjustment.
Yes, public school teachers are specifically included in the salary adjustment over and above that already granted effective January 1, 1977.
The 10% salary adjustment takes effect on May 1, 1977.
A 30% implementation of the recommended upgrading of salaries based on the 1976 Budget Commission Salary Survey for private entities, effective July 1, 1977.
The letter orders full implementation of the compensation levels for CESOs as embodied in P.D. No. 847, effective July 1, 1977.
They are entitled to retirement benefits that would have accrued if they had retired at the established effectivity dates of the salary increases.
Yes, but any salary increase must be authorized under P.D. No. 985, cannot exceed compensation levels set by the letter for equivalent positions, and must have prior approval of the Budget Commission.
The Commissioner is directed to make funds available for the salary adjustments, propose measures for personnel abroad, conduct studies on compensation, and formulate guidelines and forms necessary to carry out the salary adjustments.
Funds will come from the proceeds of the increased specific tax on oil products, earmarked for salary adjustments and the release of budgetary reserves.
Yes, it directs the Commissioner of the Budget to conduct continuing studies on the compensation of critical groups of employees and professionals for more equitable pay systems.
Both take effect on July 1, 1977.
Yes, the Commissioner of the Budget is directed to propose measures appropriate for officials and employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs and other agencies stationed abroad.
They must comply with P.D. No. 985, not exceed compensation of equivalent positions in regular agencies, and obtain prior approval from the Budget Commission.