Legal basis and prior related issuances
- The order invokes the President’s authority under Letter of Implementation No. 99 (September 10, 1979) to approve changes in basic salary schedule, longevity pay schedule, quarters allowance, subsistence allowance, and clothing allowance for Armed Forces of the Philippines uniformed personnel, on recommendation by the Minister of National Defense and the Minister of the Budget.
- The order recognizes that the subsistence allowance of certain military and related groups was increased pursuant to Letter of Implementation No. 132 (December 22, 1980), Letter of Implementation No. 133 (December 22, 1980), Executive Order No. 735 (September 10, 1981), and Executive Order No. 742 (October 18, 1981).
- The order identifies the existing cadet subsistence allowance rate of Ten Pesos (P10.00) a day as previously prescribed by Presidential Decree No. 561 (September 23, 1974).
Policy and purpose stated
- The order states that the subsistence allowance for cadets at P10.00 a day remains at the rate previously set under Presidential Decree No. 561.
- The order provides that P10.00 a day is no longer adequate to meet the quality and quantity of food needed by cadets.
- The order ties the need for increased allowance to the rigorous physical and mental demands of cadets’ curriculum, training, and other activities.
Who is covered and what is increased
- The order covers cadets of the Philippine Military Academy.
- The order covers cadets of the Philippine Air Force Flying School.
- The order increases subsistence allowance for covered cadets.
- The allowance is specified as a daily rate.
Substantive operative rule
- The subsistence allowance of cadets of the Philippine Military Academy and of the Philippine Air Force Flying School is increased from Ten Pesos (P10.00) to Fifteen Pesos (P15.00) a day.
- The daily subsistence allowance rate is set at P15.00 for covered cadets under this order.
Implementation, procedures, and compliance
- The order provides that it takes effect upon approval.
- The order issues a direct, immediate directive to increase the subsistence allowance rate to P15.00 a day.
Penalties and sanctions
- The order does not provide for penalties, fines, or sanctions for non-compliance.
Separability, repeals, and sunset
- The order does not provide for separability clauses, repealing provisions, or sunset terms.