Rules on Position Classification, Compensation for OP

Applies to all regular positions in the Office of the President (Proper), including the Executive Office and the President's private and immediate offices.
Excludes positions with rank equivalent to Cabinet Member and other exceptions specifically provided.

Divides positions into two major levels: Career Executive Service (CES) Level and sub-Career Executive Service Level.
The sub-CES level is further divided into occupational groups and position classes.
Includes rules and regulations for implementation and administration.

CES level positions follow the CES salary scale with a two-grade advantage over comparable positions.
Sub-CES level salaries are set with a detailed pay range table from Pay Range 1 to 22, with step-wise salary increments within each range.

Includes detailed listing of position classes for CES level with respective ranks (e.g., Legal Adviser to the President I, Assistant Secretary II).
Extensive classification of sub-CES occupational groups:
- Presidential Staff Officers Group
- Staff Secretarial Group
- Medical Officers Group
- Dental Group
- Nursing Group
- Dietitian, Pharmacy, and Optometry Group
- Museum and Heraldic Group
- Staff Assistant Group
- Stenographic Group
- Translator Group
- Medical Technologist and Allied Classes
- Palace Maintenance Series
- Communications Technician Series
- Motorpool Service Series
- Household Service Group
- Staff Aid Group
Each group has specific position titles and corresponding pay ranges.

Initial classification must be done by the Ministry of the Budget before budget inclusion.
Classification based on regular duties, responsibilities, and qualification requirements.
New position creation requires submission to the Minister of the Budget per P.D. Nos. 985 and 1177.
Reclassification allowed for significant permanent changes, to be submitted with position description and other documents.
Changes to position classification effective immediately if lateral or downward; upward reclassification effective from next calendar year.
Applies to all existing and future positions in the Office of the President.

First step in pay range is the hiring rate.
Employees can receive higher-than-minimum salary based on previous government service, subject to range and appropriation.
Promotions to higher class positions may retain a salary above the maximum of the new class.
Salary progression tied to service length and certification of satisfactory performance; increments from first to fifth step over specified years.
Adjustments made for employees paid between salary steps.
Voluntary demotions generally without salary loss, except when current salary exceeds the maximum authorized.
No employee shall earn more than their immediate supervisor.

Employees paid from lump sum appropriations may receive raises upon recommendation by the Minister of the Budget and Presidential approval.
Funds charged against respective lump sum appropriations.

National government salary increases are based on periodic surveys by the Office of Compensation and Position Classification.
Increases may be across-the-board or in-step, requiring Minister of the Budget recommendation and Presidential approval.

Classification and compensation plans may be revised if periodic salary surveys indicate need.
Revisions require recommendation by the Minister of the Budget and approval by the President.

Transportation and Representation Allowances granted only to officials and equivalents as per current appropriation laws, determined by the Ministry of the Budget.
Cost of Living Allowances granted subject to availability and Presidential authorization.
Clothing Allowances limited mainly to female regular employees, drivers, garage personnel, waiters, and security personnel, with set maximum amounts.
Laundry Allowances provided to specific groups such as drivers and security personnel.
Hazard Pay extended to X-Ray Technicians exposed to radiation and to employees in declared emergency areas.
Per Diems granted in accordance with P.D. No. 1177 provisions.
Nurses receive subsistence and laundry allowances in place of quarters as per R.A. No. 649.
Ceilings on allowance payments align with pertinent budget provisions.

The Office of the President's plans established within the framework of P.D. No. 985.
Changes to these plans require Presidential approval upon Minister of the Budget's recommendation.

The rules and regulations take effect as of July 1, 1978, promulgated on March 31, 1979, by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.