Minimum Wage for Government Employees, 1979

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LETTER OF IMPLEMENTATION NO. 91: Minimum Wage for Government Employees, 1979

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Title Supreme Court: Minimum Wage for Government Employees, 1979

Law: Letter Of Implementation No. 91

Decision Date: Aug 8, 1979

The Letter of Implementation No. 91 establishes a minimum wage for government employees in the Philippines, integrating the emergency cost of living allowance into their existing basic wage to provide comprehensive compensation, regardless of position or level within the organization.

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Integration of Emergency Cost of Living Allowance (ECOLA)

ECOLA, previously received by national government employees, shall now be integrated into their basic wage or salary.

Minimum Wage and Salary Standards

All national government employees, including those in government-owned and controlled corporations, shall receive a minimum daily wage of P13.00.
Equivalent minimum wages are set at P390 per month and P4,860 per year.
These wage standards are consistent with those established under P.D. No. 1614.

Basis for Wage Increase

Adjustments are to be based on the employee's actual wage or salary.
Included are increases due to salary range upgrades and percentage adjustments under previous Letters of Implementation Nos. 82, 35, 86, and 88.
Integrated ECOLA is included in the wage base.
Allowances such as subsistence, clothing, laundry, and similar are excluded from the wage base for increase calculations.

Wage Adjustments for Local Government Units (LGUs)

LGUs may also implement similar wage increases or upgrades.
Implementation in LGUs depends on the availability of local funds.
Authorization from the Joint Commission on Local Government Personnel Administration is required.

Implementation and Effectivity

The Minister of the Budget is tasked with issuing rules and procedures for the proper implementation of the wage guidelines.
The wage adjustments are effective retroactively from May 1, 1979.

Legal Authority

This wage order is issued by the President of the Philippines and formalized through the Letter of Implementation No. 91, signed by the Presidential Assistant on behalf of the President.

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