Authorization and Legal Basis
- Issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines, pursuant to Section 90 of Commonwealth Act No. 1, as amended.
- Executive Order No. 131 officially authorizes the payment.
Conditions for Payment
- Hazardous duty pay is an additional pay granted while performing hazardous duties as defined.
- Subject to rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense.
- Requests must include a detailed description of the hazardous duty performed, the period covered, and the location.
- Certification required from the officer's commander or officer-in-charge.
Amount and Payment Frequency
- Hazardous duty pay amount is equivalent to 50% of the officer's respective base pay.
- The pay is disbursed monthly.
- Payment depends on the availability of funds.
Exclusion Criteria
- Officers already receiving flying pay or jump pay are disqualified from receiving hazardous duty pay.
Repeal of Prior Orders
- This order rescinds Executive Order No. 437, dated July 10, 1961.
Important Legal Concepts
- Recognition of extraordinary hazards faced by AFP officers in specified dangerous activities.
- Formal procedural safeguards through certification to ensure legitimate claims.
- The incentive structure aims to compensate for risks not covered under other special pays.
- Conditional payment reflecting fiscal considerations and priority of state resource allocation.