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Republic Act No. 4657: Min. pay for govt medical professions

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Title Supreme Court: Min. pay for govt medical professions

Law: Republic Act No. 4657

Decision Date: Jun 17, 1966

Republic Act No. 4657 raises the minimum annual compensation for government physicians, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists in the Philippines, ensuring fair pay for these healthcare professionals.

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Minimum Annual Compensation Established

Physicians must receive a minimum annual compensation of Six Thousand Pesos (₱6,000)
Dentists must receive a minimum annual compensation of Five Thousand Four Hundred Pesos (₱5,400)
Nurses must receive a minimum annual compensation of Four Thousand Two Hundred Pesos (₱4,200)
Pharmacists must receive a minimum annual compensation of Three Thousand Six Hundred Pesos (₱3,600)

Superseding Effect on Contrary Laws

The law takes precedence over any existing provision of law that may provide otherwise regarding the remuneration of the specified professionals

Amendments to Previous Laws

Republic Acts No. 649 and No. 664 are amended as necessary to align with the compensation increases mandated by this Act

Appropriations and Funding

Funding for the minimum compensation increase for fiscal year 1967 is appropriated from the National Treasury funds not otherwise allocated
Subsequent funding shall be provided for in the annual General Appropriations Act

Effectivity Clause

The Act takes effect immediately upon its approval on June 17, 1966

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