Minimum Pay for Government Dentists and Pharmacists

Minimum Pay for Government Dentists and Pharmacists

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Title Supreme Court: Minimum Pay for Government Dentists and Pharmacists

Law: Republic Act No. 914

Decision Date: Jun 20, 1953

Republic Act No. 914 establishes a minimum annual compensation for dentists and pharmacists employed by the Philippine government, ensuring fair pay for their specialized skills and knowledge. The law takes effect immediately upon approval and provides the President with the authority to allocate necessary funds for implementation.

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Coverage and who must benefit

Section 1 covers dentists and pharmacists who are employed on full time basis by the Government.
Section 1 requires that the covered positions require dental and pharmaceutical knowledge, respectively, for the minimum compensation to apply.

Authorized funding: Presidential use of public funds

Section 2 authorizes the President of the Philippines to use sums necessary to carry out the purpose of Republic Act No. 914.
Section 2 caps the amount the President may use at PHP 100,000.
Section 2 directs that the capped amount be taken from funds in the Philippine Treasury not otherwise appropriated.

Effectivity

Section 3 provides that Republic Act No. 914 takes effect upon its approval.
The Act was approved on June 20, 1953.

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