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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._____ 
Introduced by: Congressman BIENVENIDO M. ABANTE, JR. 
“AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE CITIZEN ARMED FORCES GEOGRAPHICAL UNIT 
(CAFGU) ACTIVE AUXILIARIES (CAAs) OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES 
BY PRESCRIBING SALARY AND OTHER INCENTIVE ALLOWANCES, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR” 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit or CAFGU was created by virtue of 
Executive Order No. 2641 on July 25, 1987, which was later supplemented by Republic Act No. 
70772. CAFGU is a paramilitary force in the Philippines composed of civilians who are trained 
and armed to help the military in maintaining peace and order in rural areas. 
CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA) members are recruited from the local communities and 
are trained by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). They are armed and equipped by the 
government and are tasked with assisting the AFP in security and development operations in 
their respective areas. Further, CAA units support the AFP by providing vital military 
intelligence joining traditional and non-traditional military operations, securing conflict-affected 
communities, and acting as first responders during natural disasters.3  
Soldiers, lest we forget, are the defenders of our freedoms, and the protectors of our State 
against various lawless elements. Our CAFGUs, just like any other enlisted personnel in AFP, 
willingly put their lives on the line, often in dangerous and hostile environments, to keep us safe 
and secure. Yet, many of these brave CAFGUs members are not properly compensated for their 
service. In fact, each CAFGU is receiving a monthly allowance of LESS THAN Php5,0004 from 
the AFP and was added monthly allowance amounting to Two Thousand Pesos (Php2,000.00) 
1 Sec. 2 EO No. 264. 
2 Sec. 26, RA 7077. 
3 EO No. 69. 
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when it was approved by the former President, Rodrigo Roa Duterte5. However, with the rising 
inflation, still, these are not enough to sustain their needs and that of their respective families. 
It is a sad fact that many of our CAFGUS are paid very low wages, they work in unsafe 
and stressful conditions, and face significant risks to their health and well-being just to protect 
our beloved country. Despite this, they receive little recognition or compensation for their efforts. 
This is a grave injustice, a human rights violation, and it is one that we cannot afford to 
ignore. We must do more to support our CAFGUs who are soldiers as well. We must ensure that 
they are compensated fairly for their service and that they are given the respect and dignity that 
they deserve. 
The holy Writ –the Bible reminds us in Galatians 6: 10 KJV “As we have therefore opportunity, 
let us do good unto all men…” 
Hence, as government, we have a constitutional obligation to look after our soldiers, to 
provide them with the resources and support that they need to do their job effectively, and to 
ensure that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives for their families.  
In light of this forgoing, the immediate passage of this Bill is earnestly pleaded. 
BIENVENIDO M. ABANTE, JR. 
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No._____ 
Introduced by: Congressman BIENVENIDO M. ABANTE, JR. 
“AN ACT STRENGTHENING THE CITIZEN ARMED FORCES GEOGRAPHICAL UNIT 
(CAFGU) ACTIVE AUXILIARIES (CAAs) OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES 
BY PRESCRIBING SALARY AND OTHER INCENTIVE ALLOWANCES, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR” 
.  
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “CAFGU’s Salary and Allowance 
Upgrading Act of 2023”  
SEC. 2 Statement of Policies. -  It is hereby declared the policy of the State to develop a 
citizen armed force capable of supporting the Armed Forces of the Philippines securing the 
sovereignty of the State and integrity of the national territory. Towards this end, it shall provide 
training and other necessary resources, including emoluments to members of this armed force. 
SEC. 3 Coverage. – This Act shall cover all CAFGU Active Auxiliaries (CAA), which are 
organized under the direct supervision of the AFP. 
SEC. 4 Salaries of CAFGU Active Auxiliaries (CAA) – The CAA shall receive not less than 
the prescribed minimum wage in the region per month. 
SEC 5. Allowances. In addition to Section 4 of this Act, CAAs shall receive the following 
allowances: 
A) Combat Duty Allowance. – A combat Duty Allowance is hereby granted to
CAAs as created and defined under Section 4 of Executive Order No. 264 Series
of 1987, who are performing combat duties or activities which shall be defined
in regulations to be issued by the Secretary of National Defense. The monthly
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Combat Duty Allowance for CAFGU members is set at Three Thousand Pesos 
(Php3,000.00). 
B) Combat Incentives Allowance - CAAs who participate directly in the battle
against members of different insurgent groups, terrorist organizations, and
lawless elements are eligible for an additional Combat Incentive allowance of
Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) each day, provided that they meet the
following requirements:
1.
The operation must be for a specific combat mission that is duly
covered by an Operations Order (OPORD) or Fragmentary Order
(FRAG-O) from the AFP, and
2.
The member involved in combat must be in the task organization of the
AFP OPORD/FRAG-O.
C) Clothing Allowance - CAAs shall receive a monthly clothing allowance of Two
Hundred Pesos (Php200.00).6
D) Hospital Subsistence Allowance – CAA who was hospitalized shall receive
Hospital Subsistence Allowance amounting to Thirty Pesos (Php30.00) per day
during their stay in the hospital.7
E) Subsistence Allowance – CAAs shall receive a monthly Subsistence Allowance
of Four Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Pesos (Php4,650.00) intended to cover the
cost of meals and other essential expenses while they are on official duty, such
as during field or combat operations, training, and other assignments away
from their permanent duty station.8
SEC. 6 Adjustment in the Allowances – Upon the effectivity of this Act, any adjustment made 
on the incentives and allowances of members of the AFP shall also apply to the incentives and 
allowances of CAAs. 
SEC. 7 Appropriation – The amount necessary for immediate implementation of the 
provisions of this Act shall be included in the specific budget of the AFP in the General 
Appropriation Act for the year following the approval of this Act provided that the actual roster 
of CAAs of the AFP is submitted to the Department of Budget and Management. The validated 
list shall be the basis for allocating funds for the purpose in the succeeding years.  
6 Same clothing allowance received by a Private Enlisted Personnel in the Armed Forces of the Philippines effective January 1, 2018. 
7 Id. 
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SEC. 8 Separability Clause. - Should any provision of this Act or part hereof be declared 
unconstitutional, the other provisions or parts not affected thereby shall remain valid and 
effective.  
SEC. 9 Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, and other 
issuances, or portions thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby 
repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.   
SEC. 10 Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days from its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,