Law Summary
Additional Benefits and Allowances
- Enlisted men entitled to rations, barracks, medical attendance, and clothing as prescribed.
- Subsistence allowance of not less than P1.00 per day if rations not provided; additional allowances for naval patrol during sea duty (P1.00 for chief petty officers, P0.50 for others).
- Quarters allowance specified by rank, minimum P10 to P20 monthly if quarters not provided.
- Clothing allowance of minimum P75 on original enlistment or reenlistment; monthly allowance of not less than P10; additional P20 upon reenlistment within two months from discharge.
Limitations on Number of Enlisted Men
- Total enlisted personnel per grade subject to Presidential directive.
- Reserve enlisted men receive same grades and pay but no pay or allowance while inactive.
- Reservists receive pay and allowances during emergencies or mobilizations as prescribed by the President.
Pay for Trainees
- Trainees receive monthly base pay of P10 plus meals, barracks, medical services, clothing, and transportation.
- Clothing allowance for trainees of no less than P75 prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense.
- Additional P5 per month beyond ten months of service granted, except for extensions due to misconduct or unauthorized absences.
Appropriations for Increased Pay and Allowances
- Appropriates P3,600,000 from the National Treasury for payment of increased pay and allowances.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.