Title
Republic Act No. 3899
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Republic Act No. 3899 increases the salaries of officials in the City of Manila without requiring new appointments, specifying the annual compensations for various positions.
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Law Summary

SECTION 1: Amendment of Compensation Provisions

This section amends Republic Act No. 1928 concerning the salaries of various officials in the City of Manila.

  • Compensation Structure: The following positions and their corresponding annual compensations are established:
    • Mayor: P20,000
    • Vice-Mayor: P18,000
    • Secretary to the Mayor: P16,000
    • Secretary to the Board: P14,000
    • Two Assistant Secretaries to the Mayor (each): P14,000 (Total: P28,000)
    • Twenty Councilors (each): P14,000 (Total: P280,000)
    • City Engineer: P16,000
    • Assistant City Engineer: P14,000
    • Chief of Police: P16,000
    • Deputy Chief of Police: P14,000
    • Chief, Detective Bureau: P14,000
    • Chief, Fire Department: P16,000
    • Deputy Chief, Fire Department: P14,000
    • City Treasurer: P16,000
    • Assistant City Treasurer: P14,000
    • City Assessor: P16,000
    • Assistant City Assessor: P14,000
    • Assistant City Health Officer: P14,000
    • City Health Officer: P16,000
    • Superintendent of City Schools (including a National share of P7,200 per annum): P16,000
    • Assistant Superintendent of City Schools (each): P14,000 (Total: P28,000)
    • Auditor: P16,000
    • City Auditor: P14,000
    • Assistant City Public Service Officer: P34,000

SECTION 2: Implementation of Salary Increases

This section outlines the immediate effect of the salary increases for incumbent officials.

  • Immediate Effectivity:
    • Incumbent officials holding positions affected by this Act shall receive the specified salary increases upon the Act's effectivity.
    • No new appointments are required for the salary adjustments to take place.

SECTION 3: Effectivity of the Act

This section stipulates the commencement of the Act.

  • Commencement Date:
    • The Act shall take effect upon its approval, which occurred on June 18, 1964.

Key Takeaways

  • Republic Act No. 3899 amends the compensation structure for City of Manila officials, specifying detailed salary amounts for each position.
  • The salary increases take immediate effect for incumbent officials without the need for new appointments.
  • The Act is effective from the date of approval, June 18, 1964.

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