Establishing New Rates Of Monthly Base Pay Of The Officers And Enlisted Personnel Of The Armed Forces Of The Philippines

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Presidential Decree No. 854

Establishing New Rates of Monthly Base Pay for the Armed Forces of the Philippines

- Provides new monthly base pay rates for officers and enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, effective January 1, 1976. (Section 1)
• The rates are specified for each rank, ranging from P4,000 for General to P240 for Private.
• The monthly base pay of a 20-year-old trainee shall not be less than 33.33% of the base pay for a Private of the Regular Force. (Section 1)

- Exclusions and Limitations: (Section 1)
• The new rates shall not be the basis for: (a) retirement gratuity or pension for military personnel retired prior to the effective date, (b) incentive and additional pays, except longevity pay, and (c) pay of commissioned officers of the Bureau of Coast and Geodetic Survey.
• The increase in longevity pay for 1976 shall be subject to fund availability and approval by the Secretary of National Defense.

- Authorizes an appropriation of P133 million from the National Treasury to implement the new pay rates, in addition to the current budget of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (Section 2)

- Authorizes the Secretary of National Defense to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the intent and purpose of the Decree. (Section 1)

- Repeals all existing laws, orders, rules, and regulations contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Decree. (Section 3)

- Effective immediately upon issuance on December 22, 1975. (Section 4)