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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 426: Minimum wage increase for government employees

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Title Supreme Court: Minimum wage increase for government employees

Law: Letter Of Instructions No. 426

Decision Date: Jul 7, 1976

Guidelines for implementing a minimum wage increase for employees of the National Government and government-owned or controlled corporations, effective from May 1, 1976, based on specific guidelines regarding daily wage and monthly salary, excluding certain allowances, with the Commissioner of the Budget responsible for issuing rules and regulations, and the possibility of similar upgrades for local government employees subject to funding availability determined by the Secretary of Finance.

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Wage and Salary Increase Provisions

Daily wage increased to a minimum of Ten Pesos (P10.00) if current wage is below this amount
Monthly salary increased to a minimum of Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00) if current salary is below this threshold

Basis for Wage or Salary Increase

Increase computed based on actual wage or salary
Includes all percentage adjustments and cost of living allowances
Excludes subsistence, clothing, laundry, and similar allowances already received

Implementation and Regulatory Authority

Commissioner of the Budget mandated to issue implementing rules and regulations
Effective date of wage/salary increase is May 1, 1976

Provisions for Local Government Employees

Salary upgrading for local government employees may be implemented
Subject to fund availability
Requires determination by the Secretary of Finance

Administrative Directives and Authority

Directed to: Commissioner of the Budget, Chairman of the Commission on Audit, Secretary of Finance, and all heads of concerned agencies
Signed and promulgated by the President of the Philippines on July 7, 1976, in Manila

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