Context and Previous Allowance Rates
- Prior subsistence allowances had been increased for military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), uniformed members of the Integrated National Police (INP), patients in AFP hospitals, and prisoners and detainees under PC/INP custody.
- Despite these general increases, the allowance for cadets remained unchanged since Presidential Decree No. 561 dated September 23, 1974.
Rationale for the Increase
- The existing allowance of Ten Pesos (P10.00) was deemed insufficient to cover the quality and quantity of food required by cadets.
- The physical and mental rigors of their curriculum, training, and activities necessitated a higher allowance to ensure proper nutrition.
Legal Authority and Procedure for the Increase
- The President was authorized by Letter of Implementation No. 99 dated September 10, 1979, to approve changes in the compensation schedules of AFP uniformed personnel.
- The authority to change included basic salary, longevity pay, quarters allowance, subsistence allowance, and clothing allowance.
- Such changes required recommendations by the Minister of National Defense and the Minister of the Budget.
Effectivity and Formality
- This increase took effect immediately upon approval of the Executive Order.
- The order was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on March 28, 1982, in Manila, and countersigned by the Presidential Executive Assistant.