Scope and Applicability
- The order applies specifically to three categories of personnel within the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP):
- Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Cadets
- Probationary Second Lieutenants
- 20-year old Trainees classified as Third Class
Adjustment of Base Pay Rates
- The Executive Order prescribes new monthly base pay rates effective April 1, 1971.
- The adjusted pay rates are as follows:
- PMA Cadets: Php 290.00
- Probationary Second Lieutenants: Php 290.00
- 20-year old Trainees (Third Class): Php 60.00
Implementation Responsibility
- The Secretary of National Defense is tasked with promulgating the necessary rules and regulations to enforce the provisions of the order.
Formalities and Effectivity
- The Executive Order was signed on July 30, 1971, in Manila.
- It takes effect retroactively starting April 1, 1971.
Important Legal Concepts
- The adjustment reflects the government’s recognition of differentiated compensation based on rank and training status within the AFP.
- The reliance on both constitutional authority and existing legislation underscores the legal foundation for salary adjustments in the military hierarchy.