Title
Compensation Increase for Pardons Board Members
Law
Executive Order No. 154
Decision Date
Dec 11, 2002
Executive Order No. 154 increases the compensation of the members of the Board of Pardons and Parole in the Philippines, while also directing them to review and revise their rules and regulations, as well as their organization, system, and operations, with funding provided by the Department of Justice.

Law Summary

Increase in Compensation of Board Members

  • The representative of the Secretary of Justice receives honoraria equivalent to the hiring rate of an Assistant Secretary (Salary Grade 29).
  • Each regular member receives honoraria equivalent to a Bureau Director (Salary Grade 28).
  • Compensation adheres to existing laws, rules, and regulations.

Review and Revision of Rules and Regulations

  • The Board is mandated to review the December 20, 1989 Rules and Regulations.
  • New rules and regulations to govern the Board's proceedings must be established.
  • Such new rules require approval of the Secretary of Justice.
  • This is pursuant to the Administrative Code of 1987.

Adjustments in Organization, System, and Operations

  • Within 90 days, the Board shall review its current organization, system, and operations.
  • A report with recommendations must be submitted to the Secretary of Justice.
  • The Secretary of Justice reviews and endorses the report to the Office of the President for approval.
  • Any organizational and staffing changes require approval from the Department of Budget and Management.

Funding

  • Financial resources for organizational and staffing changes shall come from available funds within the Department of Justice.

Repealing Clause

  • All previous executive orders, instructions, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.

Effectivity

  • This Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on December 11, 2002.

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