MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILABY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 38
CONSOLIDATING ALL PRESIDENTIAL ISSUANCES RELATING TO THE COMBAT DUTY PAY AND COMBAT INCENTIVE PAY OF OFFICERS AND ENLISTED PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES
WHEREAS, the Government fully appreciates the critical role being played by the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the preservation of national security and territorial sovereignty;
WHEREAS, the Government has enacted several issuances in cognizance of the heroism and sacrifices of the frontline soldiers who figure directly in actual combat against various groups who continuously threaten national peace and security;
WHEREAS, Executive Order (EO) Nos. 1017 (s. 1985), 658 (s. 2007) and 15 (s. 2010), provide for the rate of combat duty pay and combat incentive pay as well as enumerate those entitled to receive the same; and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to consolidate the different issuances to ensure that the total combat pay including allowances and incentives are adequate and commensurate to the services rendered by the members...
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Consolidating All Presidential Issuances Relating To The Combat Duty Pay And Combat Incentive Pay Of Officers And Enlisted Personnel Of The Armed Forces Of The Philippines
Executive Order No. 38
Summary of Executive Order No. 38
Combat Duty Pay
- The rate of Combat Duty Pay for officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is P500.00 per month. (Section 1)
- Officers and enlisted personnel performing combat duties/activities as defined in regulations issued by the Secretary of National Defense are entitled to receive Combat Duty Pay. (Section 2)
Combat Incentive Pay
- Members of the AFP who figure directly in actual combat against insurgent, terrorist, and lawless groups are entitled to an additional Combat Incentive Pay of P150.00 per day while actually engaged in combat operations, subject to the following conditions: (Section 3)
- The operation must be for a specific combat mission covered by an Operations Order (OPORD) or a Fragmentary Order (FRAG-O).
- The personnel involved in combat must be in the published task organization of the OPORD.
- The total additional Combat Incentive Pay for each individual shall not exceed P1,500.00 per OPORD/FRAG-O.
- The Combat Incentive Pay is in addition to the P500.00 per month Combat Duty Pay for members assigned to field units.
Funding
- The initial funding requirements shall be drawn from the Personal Services (PS) savings realized by the AFP during FY 2010 and FY 2011. (Section 4)
- Succeeding funding shall be included in the General Appropriations Act, based on the actual roster of military personnel submitted to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
Other Provisions
- If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions shall remain valid and subsisting. (Section 5)
- All executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly. (Section 6)
- This Executive Order takes effect starting January 1, 2011. (Section 7)
Combat Duty Pay
- The rate of Combat Duty Pay for officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is P500.00 per month. (Section 1)
- Officers and enlisted personnel performing combat duties/activities as defined in regulations issued by the Secretary of National Defense are entitled to receive Combat Duty Pay. (Section 2)
Combat Incentive Pay
- Members of the AFP who figure directly in actual combat against insurgent, terrorist, and lawless groups are entitled to an additional Combat Incentive Pay of P150.00 per day while actually engaged in combat operations, subject to the following conditions: (Section 3)
- The operation must be for a specific combat mission covered by an Operations Order (OPORD) or a Fragmentary Order (FRAG-O).
- The personnel involved in combat must be in the published task organization of the OPORD.
- The total additional Combat Incentive Pay for each individual shall not exceed P1,500.00 per OPORD/FRAG-O.
- The Combat Incentive Pay is in addition to the P500.00 per month Combat Duty Pay for members assigned to field units.
Funding
- The initial funding requirements shall be drawn from the Personal Services (PS) savings realized by the AFP during FY 2010 and FY 2011. (Section 4)
- Succeeding funding shall be included in the General Appropriations Act, based on the actual roster of military personnel submitted to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
Other Provisions
- If any provision is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions shall remain valid and subsisting. (Section 5)
- All executive orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked, amended, or modified accordingly. (Section 6)
- This Executive Order takes effect starting January 1, 2011. (Section 7)