QuestionsQuestions (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 262)
It aimed to upgrade the compensation of physician classes of positions in the national government to address critical demand for medical manpower and to respond to low salaries that contributed to doctor vacancies and exodus.
The minimum salary was increased from ₱1,152 per month to ₱1,894 per month.
It was effective January 1, 1982.
The physician classes covered are those under the national compensation and classification plans (as enumerated in EO No. 801, including various physician groups/classes).
No. EO No. 801 states that the adjustments shall not apply to positions/persons covered by the Career Executive Service or equivalent.
No. The Order provides that adjustments shall not apply to incumbents of positions who are not licensed physicians.
The Minister of the Budget shall make the necessary adjustments in cases where problems in the supervisor-subordinate salary relationship arise as a result of the upgrading.
Funds shall be drawn from salary lapses or other personal services savings of the agency concerned; any remaining deficiency shall be funded from the Salary Adjustment Fund under Batas Pambansa Blg. 131.
Examining Physician: from Salary Range 62 to 74.
Junior Physician: from Salary Range 62 to 74, presented as “From” and “To” salary ranges in the physician classes table.
Epidemiologist: from Salary Range 66 to 78.
Medical Specialist I: from Salary Range 70 to 81.
Chief of Medical Division I: from Salary Range 63 to 83.
Public Health Specialist: from Salary Range 78 to 85 (3rd step).
Director, RHO: from Salary Range 78 to 85 (3rd step).
Yes. Some entries use “step” references (e.g., 2nd step, 3rd step, etc.). Students should infer that the upgrading corresponds to specific salary steps/levels within the salary structure used under the classification/compensation plan.
It identified low government doctor compensation as one of the reasons for vacancies, linking salary upgrading directly to recruitment/retention and improved protection of public health.