Foreign Service Compensation Rules EO 495

Staff officers and employees in Classes I to III receive the minimum rate fixed for their class unless otherwise specified.

Salaries for alien clerks and employees are set by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs in the currency of the country of assignment, within budget limits.
Adjustments ensure no reduction in total take-home pay for incumbents prior to this Order.

Acting Charges d'affaires ad interim receive representation and other allowances equivalent to the chief of mission but no basic salary increase.
Officers temporarily in charge of consulates receive allowances equivalent to those of the principal officer at the post.

The Secretary classifies all service positions, including foreign post roles, assigning them to classes and grades per R.A. No. 708 and other regulations.
Incumbents presently paid above prescribed rates retain their salary while in the same position.

The President approves allowance rates and policies upon recommendation of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and the Commissioner of the Budget.
Allowances apply to all national government employees stationed abroad.

Granted to Filipino officers/employees assigned abroad to cover rent, utilities, telephone, and maintenance.
Paid monthly starting the first month following arrival; ceases one month after departure from post.
No allowance if occupying government-owned or free quarters, with partial allowance for use of family-owned quarters.
Limits on continuation of allowances in cases of detail or home leave subject to approval.

Provided when cost of living is high, extra necessary expenses arise, or for adverse/dangerous living conditions.
The Secretary of Foreign Affairs determines application based on established conditions.

A Permanent Committee led by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and including the Budget Commissioner and Central Bank Governor monitors cost fluctuations.
Adjustments made once annually, subject to availability of funds and consideration of UN price indices.

Granted to officers/employees living with family abroad to support spouse and up to three unmarried minor dependents.
Only one spouse may claim allowance if both are in service; adjustments for widowed, separated, or gainfully employed spouses.
Mentally or physically incapacitated unmarried children are considered minors for allowance.
Full family allowances may be paid where family cannot reside at post due to adverse conditions, subject to approval.

Funds allocated for expenses related to operating an official residence for chief representatives at foreign posts.
Paid annually starting the month after arrival; ceases one month after departure.
Payable only if the officer is on duty status within jurisdiction or certain temporary duty exceptions.
Not payable if officer resides in a hotel.

Granted to senior diplomatic officers to maintain the prestige of the Philippines and enable effective official representation.
Covers public-related expenses such as entertainment, charitable contributions, gifts, club dues, etc.
Expenses over $50 must be supported by receipts; confidential documentation required.
Prior approval required for expenses related to visits by Philippine dignitaries.
Maximum amounts set according to overall allowance policies.

Provided not more often than once a year to Filipino officers/employees abroad.
Amounts capped at $500 for chiefs of mission/principal officers, $400 for foreign service officers, and $250 for staff.

Granted for up to three legal dependent children enrolled in primary or elementary education.
Not available where free education or English medium instruction is offered.
Reimburses actual costs up to a maximum set by authorities, upon proof of tuition and fees.

Foreign service personnel may be required to join a medical insurance scheme; 25% premium paid by personnel, 75% by government.
Government reimburses hospitalization costs if insurance unavailable and illness not due to misconduct.
Covers hospital and physician costs, attendant travel expenses if necessary; limited by established maximum.
Applies also to legal dependents living with personnel at post.

Entitles personnel on assignment to/from posts to an allowance for moving household and personal effects.
Option to have government ship goods or receive 50% equivalent as cash.
Amounts and procedures are regulated by the Secretary and Budget Commissioner.

The President, on recommendations, assigns assimilated diplomatic ranks to personnel from other government units stationed abroad.

Supplementary regulations may be adopted to implement this Order.
Compensation and allowances are subject to availability of funds and presidential approval.