Increase of PMA Cadets' Subsistence Allowance

The increase is made pursuant to the President’s authority under Letter of Implementation No. 99, dated September 10, 1979, to approve changes in allowances, including subsistence allowance, for uninformed personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Order rests on recommendations by the Minister of National Defense and the Minister of the Budget.
The existing cadets’ subsistence allowance rate of P10.00 a day is traced to Presidential Decree No. 561, dated September 23, 1974.
The Order recognizes that subsistence allowances of certain AFP personnel and other covered groups had previously been increased under Letter of Implementation No. 132, dated December 22, 1980, Letter of Implementation No. 133, dated December 22, 1980, Executive Order No. 735, dated September 10, 1981, and Executive Order No. 742, dated October 18, 1981.

The Order establishes that the cadets’ subsistence allowance of P10.00 a day remains at the old rate even after increases for other categories.
The Order finds that the P10.00 rate is no longer adequate to meet the quality and quantity of food needed by cadets.
The Order states that the increased allowance is necessary for cadets to cope with the rigorous physical and mental demands of their curriculum, training, and other activities.

The increased subsistence allowance applies to cadets of the Philippine Military Academy.
The increased subsistence allowance applies to cadets of the Philippine Air Force Flying School.

The Order increases the subsistence allowance of covered cadets from Ten Pesos (P10.00) to Fifteen Pesos (P15.00) per day.
The monetary adjustment is stated as a direct daily rate change, replacing the prior P10.00 a day rate.

The Order is issued by the President of the Philippines under the powers vested in him by law.
The Order takes effect upon approval, without requiring any further conditions stated within the Order.
The Order bears the signature of Ferdinand E. Marcos, and is countersigned by Juan C. Tuvera, Presidential Executive Assistant.