Subsistence Allowance for PMA and PAF Cadets

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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 561: Subsistence Allowance for PMA and PAF Cadets

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Title Supreme Court: Subsistence Allowance for PMA and PAF Cadets

Law: Presidential Decree No. 561

Decision Date: Sep 23, 1974

Presidential Decree No. 561 increases the daily subsistence allowance for cadets of the Philippine Military Academy and Philippine Air Force Flying School to ensure proper nutrition and address rising prices of commodities.

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Key Provisions

Authorization and prescription of a basic daily subsistence allowance of not more than Php 10.00 for each PMA and PAFFS cadet.

Scope and Coverage

Applies specifically to cadets of the Philippine Military Academy and the Philippine Air Force Flying School.
Distinct from the allowance authorized for other military personnel, reflecting the particular needs of cadets undergoing intensive physical and mental training.

Legal Authority and Effectivity

Issued under the authority of the President as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Relies on Proclamation No. 1081 (September 21, 1972) and Proclamation No. 1104 (January 17, 1973) which grant executive powers.
Effective immediately upon approval.
Repeals conflicting existing laws and decrees.

Important Legal Concepts

Recognition of inflation’s impact on military compensation.
The state’s obligation to provide adequate nutrition corresponding to the strenuous demands of military cadet training.
Differentiation of subsistence allowances based on function and training requirements within the Armed Forces structure.

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