Compensation Structure and Pay Scale
- Monthly base pay is set according to rank, from Patrolman (₱1,000) to Major General (₱8,000).
- Includes specific pay rates for each rank, including intermediate ones such as Captain, Major, Colonel, etc.
Guidelines on Pay Adjustment
- If an INP member’s pre-Act pay is higher than the new prescribed rate for the same grade, the higher pay continues.
- Upon promotion, the member is paid the new grade rate unless previous pay was higher, in which case the former pay continues.
- Upon demotion, the member receives the base pay prescribed for the new grade.
- Local government units with capacity may grant additional allowances to lower ranks (Cadet through Patrolman First Class).
Longevity Pay Provisions
- Additional longevity pay equals 10% of monthly base pay for each 5 years of satisfactory service.
- Longevity pay compounds every 5 years but cannot exceed 50% of the monthly base pay.
- Service as cadet at the Philippine National Police Academy is capped at two years for computation.
- No retroactive longevity pay for service rendered before this Act.
Allowances for INP Members
- The Director General of INP, with approval from the National Police Commission, prescribes reasonable allowances.
- Includes subsistence, quarters, hazard, clothing, cost of living, and other allowances akin to those granted to Armed Forces members.
- Provincial, city, and municipal governments may grant additional allowances enhancing efficiency beyond the mandated 18% local government contribution.
Compensation for Civilian Employees
- Regular and permanent civilian employees are guaranteed a minimum base pay of ₱1,000 monthly effective December 1, 1987.
- Subject to national government's rationalized compensation and position classification plan to be completed by March 31, 1988.
Funding Provisions
- Adjustments funded by Compensation and Organizational Adjustment Fund, Contingent Fund, savings from the General Appropriations Act of 1987, or other unappropriated funds.
- Future INP budgets must include appropriations for this compensation structure.
Repealing Clause
- Repeals or modifies inconsistent presidential decrees, executive orders, letters of instructions, laws, or parts thereof.
Effectivity
- The Act took effect as of December 1, 1987.