MALACAÑANG
M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 199 May 27, 1973
FIXING THE SCHEDULE OF BURIAL EXPENSES OF PERSONS IN THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE IN CASE OF DEATH FROM INJURIES RECEIVED OR SICKNESS CONTRACTED IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTY, INCLUDING PRISONERS AND DETAINEES WHO DIE WHILE IN THE CUSTODY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Executive Order No. 246, dated March 31, 1957, the burial expenses of persons in the government service, including cadets, reservists, and trainees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, as well as prisoners under the custody of the Armed Forces of the Philippines are fixed in accordance with the schedule approved by the corresponding head of the department in an amount which shall not exceed the following:
(a) For an officer or employee receiving a salary of more than six thousand (6,000) pesos per annum, reasonable burial expenses of not to exceed seven hundred fifty (750) pesos;
(b) For an officer or employee receiving a salary of more than three thousand...
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Fixing The Schedule Of Burial Expenses Of Persons In The Government Service In Case Of Death From Injuries Received Or Sickness Contracted In Performance Of Duty, Including Prisoners And De
Presidential Decree No. 199
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 199
Fixing the Schedule of Burial Expenses for Government Personnel and Detainees
- Increases the burial expense allowance for government personnel and detainees who die while in custody of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP):
• For employees earning over ₱6,000 per annum, burial expenses not exceeding ₱1,200. (Section 1)
• For employees earning over ₱3,720 but not exceeding ₱6,000 per annum, burial expenses not exceeding ₱900. (Section 2)
• For employees earning ₱3,720 or less per annum, including enlisted men, cadets, reservists, and trainees of the AFP, burial expenses not exceeding ₱650. (Section 3)
• For prisoners and detainees under AFP custody, burial expenses not exceeding ₱500. (Section 4)
• For employees whose compensation is not fixed on an annual basis, the allowable burial expenses shall be computed based on the corresponding or equivalent annual compensation. (Section 5)
- Repeals and amends Executive Order No. 246 dated March 31, 1957, and other inconsistent laws, rules, and regulations.
- Authorizes department heads to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for effective implementation.
Fixing the Schedule of Burial Expenses for Government Personnel and Detainees
- Increases the burial expense allowance for government personnel and detainees who die while in custody of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP):
• For employees earning over ₱6,000 per annum, burial expenses not exceeding ₱1,200. (Section 1)
• For employees earning over ₱3,720 but not exceeding ₱6,000 per annum, burial expenses not exceeding ₱900. (Section 2)
• For employees earning ₱3,720 or less per annum, including enlisted men, cadets, reservists, and trainees of the AFP, burial expenses not exceeding ₱650. (Section 3)
• For prisoners and detainees under AFP custody, burial expenses not exceeding ₱500. (Section 4)
• For employees whose compensation is not fixed on an annual basis, the allowable burial expenses shall be computed based on the corresponding or equivalent annual compensation. (Section 5)
- Repeals and amends Executive Order No. 246 dated March 31, 1957, and other inconsistent laws, rules, and regulations.
- Authorizes department heads to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for effective implementation.