Title
Amending EO No. 31 on official vehicle use
Law
Executive Order No. 638
Decision Date
Jan 5, 1981
Ferdinand E. Marcos amends regulations to allow local officials to use their privately-owned vehicles for official duties, providing a reimbursement scheme based on travel distance to enhance government project supervision and regional development.
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Authority to Authorize Use of Private Vehicles for Official Purposes

  • The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, or Sangguniang Bayan may authorize officials to use their private vehicles for official supervision, inspection, or investigation duties.
  • Authorization requires the approval of the Ministers concerned.
  • Officials eligible are those whose duties make the use of special transportation necessary or advisable.

Reimbursement Rates and Limitations for Private Vehicle Use

  • Reimbursement is set at sixty-five centavos (P0.65) per kilometer for automobiles and jeeps.
  • Monthly maximum allowances are capped according to the mileage of designated first and second-class roads connected to the provincial capital or city.
  • Four mileage categories with corresponding maximum monthly allowances for different officials:
    • Provinces/cities with 350+ km: Provincial Governors, City Mayors, City Engineers – P350; Provincial Treasurers – P300; District Health Officers and equivalents – P250.
    • Provinces/cities with 200+ but <350 km: P320, P280, P230 respectively.
    • Provinces/cities with 150+ but <200 km: P290, P260, P210 respectively.
    • Provinces/cities with 75+ but <150 km: P260, P240, P170 respectively.

Allowances for Other Means of Transportation for Field Duties

  • Field employees of national or provincial/city governments may receive monthly allowances for use of:
    • Motorcycles: P0.25/km, max P100/month.
    • Horses: P0.30/km, max P80/month.
    • Bicycles: P0.15/km, max P40/month.
  • Authorization and approval are required from the concerned Minister.

Exclusions from Coverage

  • Provincial Auditors, Division Superintendents of Schools, and District Engineers already receiving transportation and representation allowances under existing laws are excluded.
  • Exception applies for those authorized under LOI Nos. 779, 804, and 821.

Continuity of Previous Regulations

  • All rules and regulations on the official use of motor vehicles or other means of transportation under Executive Order No. 31 (1954) remain valid and enforceable.

Repealing Clause

  • Any rules or parts inconsistent with or contrary to this Executive Order are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on January 5, 1981.

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