Initial and Maintece Clothing Allowance for PMA and PAFFS Cadets

Presidential Decree No. 560 dated September 23, 1974 previously prescribed P2,500.00 as the initial clothing allowance and P150.00 as semestral clothing maintenance allowance for each PMA cadet, and P1,500.00 as the initial clothing allowance for each PAFFS cadet (Whereas clauses).
Executive Order No. 788 adjusts the clothing allowance system because the previous rates have become inadequate due to increased commodity prices (Whereas clauses).
Existing rules and issuances in conflict are repealed or modified accordingly (Section 5).

The Order ensures PMA and PAFFS cadets receive clothing benefits that meet the cost of required uniforms amid continuing price increases (Whereas clauses).
The Order replaces a prior adjustment mechanism that has become “tedious and cumbersome” due to continuing price increases (Whereas clauses).

Each cadet of the PMA and the PAFFS receives an initial clothing allowance in kind upon appointment as such (Section 1).
Each cadet of the PMA and the PAFFS also receives a clothing maintenance allowance in cash (Section 2).

The initial clothing allowance is given in kind to each PMA and PAFFS cadet upon appointment as such (Section 1).
The Minister of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff, AFP, prescribes the items of clothing and the quantity of each item for each cadet of the PMA and the PAFFS (Section 1).

Each PMA and PAFFS cadet receives a clothing maintenance allowance in cash of not less than One Hundred Pesos (P100.00) a month (Section 2).
The Minister of National Defense, upon recommendation of the Chief of Staff, AFP, prescribes the maintenance allowance amount to cover cost of laundry, repair and other costs to maintain the clothing’s presentability and prolong its usefulness (Section 2).

The funds needed to implement the Order are charged against the Annual Appropriations of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Section 3).
The Minister of National Defense issues such implementing instructions as are necessary and proper to carry out the intent of the Order (Section 4).

All rules, regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof that conflict with Executive Order No. 788 are repealed or modified accordingly (Section 5).
The Order takes effect upon approval (Section 6).