Benefits Clarification for Public Health Workers

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DBM CIRCULAR LETTER NO. 2000-12: Benefits Clarification for Public Health Workers

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Benefits Clarification for Public Health Workers

Law: Dbm Circular Letter No. 2000-12

Decision Date: Jun 15, 2000

This circular clarifies the benefits and privileges for public health workers, including allowances and salary increases, while emphasizing the need for local government consultation before extending new benefits.

Law Summary

Consultation Requirement for Benefits Adjustment

Section 7 of Administrative Order No. 170 mandates prior consultation with local government units (LGUs) before authorizing new or increased benefits for nationally paid PHWs
This ensures LGUs have the financial capacity to provide comparable benefits to their locally-paid health workers

Suspension of New and Increased Benefits

Despite the revised IRR, the grant of new/increased benefits remains suspended until lifted by the Office of the President
Currently authorized benefits for PHWs include:
- Laundry allowance of PHP 125 per month
- Subsistence allowance of PHP 30 per day
- Representation and Transportation Allowance (RATA) of PHP 2,200 per month for Rural Health Physicians
- One salary grade increase given three months prior to retirement

Administrative Guidance

The circular provides instructions to all concerned government offices for proper compliance
Adopted on 15 June 2000 and signed by the Secretary of Budget and Management Benjamin E. Diokno

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