Assignment and Provision of Public Quarters Outside Manila
- Officers permanently assigned outside Manila to posts where government-owned or controlled buildings are available shall be provided quarters therein.
- The adequacy of such quarters is determined by the Chief of Staff or his authorized representative.
- Considerations include the officer's rank and civil status.
- Unmarried officers without available separate quarters will be quartered together in barracks or rented buildings.
Allowance for Rental Quarters Outside Manila
- Where adequate public quarters are unavailable at the post or station outside Manila, officers shall be reimbursed for the actual rental cost.
- Rental payments must not exceed the allowances prescribed by law.
- Rentals should be for quarters within the station or its vicinity.
Quarters Commutation for Officers Stationed in Manila
- Officers permanently stationed in Manila where public quarters are not available shall receive the prescribed commutation allowance.
Authority and Implementation
- The regulations are promulgated by the President of the Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon, for the guidance of all concerned.
- The Chief of Staff or duly authorized representatives administer the provision of quarters.
Key Legal Concepts
- The differentiation between availability and adequacy of quarters.
- Consideration of rank and civil status in assigning quarters.
- Definition of stations or posts includes areas outside and inside Manila.
- The adjustment of allowances tied to actual rental costs but capped by law.
- Commutation as an alternative to government quarters when none are available in Manila.