Title
Supreme Court
Increase Combat Duty and Incentive Pay
Law
Executive Order No. 03
Decision Date
Sep 26, 2016
Rodrigo Roa Duterte increases the Combat Duty Pay to P3,000 per month and introduces a Combat Incentive Pay of P300 per day for members of the Armed Forces and Philippine National Police engaged in actual combat, enhancing their benefits to improve their living conditions.

Law Summary

Combat Duty Pay Increase

  • Combat Duty Pay for AFP officers and enlisted personnel, as well as uniformed PNP personnel, is increased to PHP 3,000.00 per month.
  • This represents substantial augmentation from previous rates: PHP 500.00 (AFP) and PHP 340.00 (PNP).

Eligibility for Combat Duty Pay

  • Entitled personnel include AFP officers and enlisted personnel performing combat duties or activities.
  • Uniformed PNP personnel engaged in actual police operations are likewise eligible.
  • Definitions and regulations for these activities shall be provided by the Secretary of National Defense for AFP and the National Police Commission for the PNP.

Combat Incentive Pay Increase and Conditions

  • Combat Incentive Pay is increased to PHP 300.00 per day for AFP and PNP personnel directly involved in actual combat against insurgents, terrorists, and lawless elements.
  • Payment conditions include:
    • The combat operation must be a specific mission covered by an official Operations Order (OPORD) or Fragmentary Order (FRAG-O) for the AFP, or a Mission Order for the PNP.
    • Personnel must be included in the published operational task organization of the pertinent OPORD/FRAG-O or Mission Order.
    • Monthly total Combat Incentive Pay per individual shall not exceed PHP 3,000.00.
  • The Combat Incentive Pay is in addition to the monthly Combat Duty Pay.

Funding Provisions

  • Initial funds will be sourced from the Miscellaneous Personnel Benefits Fund.
  • Subsequent funding to be incorporated within the AFP and PNP annual budget allocations in the General Appropriations Act.
  • Release of funds is contingent upon submission of an actual roster of qualified military and uniformed personnel to the Department of Budget and Management.
  • The validated roster will guide funding allocation in future years.

Legal Provisions on Validity and Repeal

  • A separability clause ensures that if one provision is invalidated, remaining provisions remain effective.
  • Prior inconsistent executive orders, rules, and regulations are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order took effect retroactively starting 1 September 2016.

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