Increase Allowance for PC/INP Prisoners

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 742: Increase Allowance for PC/INP Prisoners

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Title Supreme Court: Increase Allowance for PC/INP Prisoners

Law: Executive Order No. 742

Decision Date: Oct 18, 1981

Executive Order No. 742 increases the subsistence allowance of prisoners and detainees under the custody of the PC/INP from P4.00 to P6.00 per day, aligning it with the allowance at the National Penitentiary, to ensure adequate nutrition and basic needs are met amidst rising prices of food and commodities.

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Legal Authority and Scope

The increase was ordered by the President of the Philippines, exercising powers vested by the Constitution.
It specifically applies to prisoners and detainees under the custody of the PC/INP.
The directive forms part of an executive order, effective immediately upon issuance.

Purpose and Justification

To adjust the daily subsistence allowance in recognition of inflation and the rising price levels of foodstuff and prime commodities.
To ensure equitable treatment among detainees and prisoners across different law enforcement custodial agencies.

Immediate Effect and Implementation

The order was signed and made effective as of October 18, 1981, in Manila.
Implementation requires the PC/INP to provide six pesos daily subsistence allowance to detainees and prisoners with effect from the date of the order.

Important Legal Concepts

The executive order exercises the President's constitutional authority to regulate conditions of custody.
The allowance constitutes a financial provision aimed at meeting prisoners' and detainees' basic subsistence needs.
Aligning the subsistence allowance across agencies ensures uniformity in treatment of custodial persons, reinforcing principles of equality and fairness in custodial administration.

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