Nature and Purpose of Travel
- Covers only urgent and extremely necessary travels.
- Must involve minimum expenditure and be beneficial to the agency or country.
Categories and Governing Rules
- Official Local Travel governed by TITLE I.
- Official Travel Abroad governed by TITLE II.
- Miscellaneous Provisions under TITLE III.
Definitions (Section 4)
- Permanent Official Station: The regular workplace.
- Travel Allowance: Authorized amount for daily subsistence and incidentals.
- Hotel Room/Lodging Rate: Daily hotel rate including taxes and service charges.
Approval of Travel (Section 5)
- Travels up to 7 days approved by head of office.
- Travels more than 7 days up to 1 month approved by Department Secretary or equivalent.
- Travels exceeding 1 month approved by the President or authorized official.
- Government-owned/controlled corporation employees’ travel approval subject to Board policies and DILG for local units.
Allowable Travel Expenses for Local Travel (Section 6)
- Daily travel expense set at Php 300, divided into Php 200 travel allowance and Php 100 lodging.
- Reimbursement above this amount allowed upon certification and receipt presentation.
- Full allowance only if absence is for a full day; prorated if less.
- No allowance for staff accompanying high-ranking officials unless authorized.
- Mode of transport and hotel class to be most economical.
- Officials with permanent station within assigned area generally not entitled to allowances.
- Commuting officials reimbursed actual fare plus reasonable meal expenses up to Php 200.
Official Travel Abroad – Nature and Permitted Purposes (Section 7)
- Covers urgent, necessary travels including conferences, missions, investigations, training, and special assignments.
Approval for Official Travel Abroad (Section 8)
- Requires President’s approval for high-ranking officials and those traveling over one month.
- Others require Department Secretary or equivalent approval.
- Group travels always require Office of the President clearance.
Pre-Departure Allowance for Foreign Travel (Section 9)
- Php 1,500 to cover incidental expenses before departure.
Transportation (Section 10)
- Economy class travel unless otherwise authorized or provided by host.
Clothing Allowance (Section 11)
- US$400 allowance, payable once every 24 months with certification.
Foreign Travel Allowances (Section 12)
- US$100 travel allowance and US$200 hotel rate per day.
- Claims require valid receipts; affidavits of loss not accepted.
- Over-allowance expenses permitted with President’s and agency head’s certification.
- Allowance covers subsistence and incidentals as one unit, not divisible.
- Duration includes travel time based on most direct route.
Representation Expenses (Section 13)
- Up to US$1,000 non-commutable allowance for official functions upon President’s approval.
- Usable for entertainment and customary representation costs.
Applicability to Personnel Stationed Abroad (Section 14)
- Traveling officials abroad entitled to allowances subject to post allotments and conditions.
- Lodging allowance granted during the month of arrival.
Payment of Allowance Differential (Section 15)
- Officials receiving lower per diem from foreign source entitled only to the difference.
Rendition of Accounts (Section 16)
- Officials must submit travel expense reports within stipulated days.
- Non-compliance results in salary suspension.
Automatic Allowance Adjustment (Section 17)
- Adjustment may occur after 5 years based on Travel Rates Committee computations.
Reporting Requirement (Section 18)
- Officials must report on the nature and outcome of their official travel within one month.
- Failure leads to disciplinary action.
Insurance Coverage (Section 19)
- Reimbursement for travel accident insurance premium up to Php 200,000 allowed.
- Personal effects insurance not chargeable to government funds.
Fund Chargeability (Section 20)
- Travel expenses charged to the budget of the official’s department or agency.
Saving Clause (Section 21)
- Uncovered cases referred to Office of the President for resolution.
Funding Sources (Section 22)
- Regular government agencies use budget appropriations.
- Government corporations and LGUs use their corporate/local funds.
Repeal of Inconsistent Orders (Section 23)
- Modifies or repeals prior Executive Orders and directives inconsistent with this Order.
Effectivity (Section 24)
- The provisions take effect immediately upon issuance.