Law Summary
Scope and Coverage of Salary Increase
- Applies specifically to the personnel serving in the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Service.
- Establishes new salary classifications and rates for various positions within the Foreign Service hierarchy.
Salary Classification and Rates
- Salary grades are categorized by position, from Chief of Mission to Foreign Service Staff Employee III.
- Provides specific monthly salary ranges expressed in Philippine Pesos for each class and level, such as:
- Chief of Mission, Class I: P37,344
- Career Minister and Senior Foreign Affairs Adviser: P27,732
- Foreign Service Officer (various classes) ranging from P16,044 to P23,892
- Foreign Service Staff Employee levels ranging from P5,640 to P13,824
- Different classes within positions have graduated salary rates reflecting rank and responsibilities.
Applicability to Other Positions
- Positions not explicitly covered by the new schedule remain subject to the existing WAPCO Classification and Pay Plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Implementation and Regulation
- Salary increases must be implemented following a timetable and governed by rules and regulations approved by the President.
- Ensures orderly and standardized application of pay adjustments.
Legal Authority
- The President invokes constitutional powers to effect these changes, demonstrating executive authority in administrative adjustments.
Formalization
- The decree is officially promulgated with signatures from the President and Presidential Executive Assistant, underscoring legal validity and executive endorsement.