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PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1511: Salary Increase for Constitutional Commission Officials

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Salary Increase for Constitutional Commission Officials

Law: Presidential Decree No. 1511

Decision Date: Jun 11, 1978

Presidential Decree No. 1511, issued in 1978, standardized the compensation of the Chairmen and Commissioners of the Constitutional Commissions in the Philippines, reflecting the importance of their positions and ensuring fairness in remuneration.

Law Summary

Government Policy on Compensation Updates

The government aims to update compensation schemes in line with constitutional provisions.
Updates are intended to maximize efficiency of officials and employees.
Compensation adjustments also address rising costs of living.
Updates are subject to the limitation of available government funds.

Obsolescence of Existing Salaries

Pre-existing salaries for the Chairmen of the Civil Service Commission, Commission on Elections, and Commission on Audit were set at P60,000, P62,400, and P60,000 per annum respectively.
These salary levels are considered outdated and unrealistic.
Responsibilities and activities of the Constitutional Commissions have grown in volume and importance.
Government activities have become more complex, warranting salary adjustments.

Salary Fixation for Chairmen and Commissioners

Annual salaries for Chairmen of the three Constitutional Commissions are fixed at P75,000.
Annual salaries for Commissioners of the same commissions are fixed at P60,000 each.

Appropriation of Funds

Necessary funds to cover the increased salaries will be appropriated from the National Treasury.
Funds allocated must not be otherwise appropriated.

Effectivity of the Decree

This salary increase decree takes effect on June 11, 1978.

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