Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

REGISTRATION UNIT
BILLS AND INDEX SERVICE

HOUSE BILL No._1465

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

For more than four decades, ground forces have been deployed to fight terrorist
organizations and extremist groups in all parts of the country. With meager benefits and
incentives, these soldiers risk their lives without complaint. These ground forces has to carry
their personal belongings, food and service gear enduring prolonged physical and mental

strain,

The AFP practice of granting pay based on the risk and hazards of a particular .
occupational specialty was based on American system during World War I when large air™
and naval battles caused tremendous casualties to its air and naval forces. The ground
personnel only receives a combat duty pay of P240.00 monthly while his counterpart in the
Navy and Air Force is receiving a sea duty pay of 25% and flying pay of 50% of their base
pay, respectively. The last increase of the Combat Duty Pay was made 28 years ago by virtue
of Executive Order No. 1017 dated March 22, 1985.

This proposed measure to increase the combat duty pay to 25% of the base pay, will
bring back the seemingly fading respect of “field assignments”. This will also augment their

income, uplift their morale, and encourage them to work beyond their call of duty,

This measure was previously filed by Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. in the 15" Congress.

Passage of this bill is earnestly sought now in the 17" Congress.

HARLIN-EIL J. ABAYON II
Representative
Party-List AANGAT TAYO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1465

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

AN ACT
INCREASING THE COMBAT DUTY PAY OF ALL OFFICERS AND ENLISTED
PERSONNEL OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES (AFP) FROM TWO.
HUNDRED FORTY PESOS (P240.00) PER MONTH TO TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT.
(25%) OF THEIR BASE PAY AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of the Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as “Combat Duty Pay Increase.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the paramount goal of the Armed Forces’ of the,”
Philippines to protect the people, to secure the sovereignty of the State and maintain the
integrity of the national territory. Moreover, Section 5 of Article XVI of the Constitution
provides for the professionalism in the armed forces and adequate remuneration and benefits
of its members shall be a prime concern of the state

SECTION 3. Increase in Combat Duty Pay. ~ The combat duty pay of all officers and
enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) from Two Hundred Forty
Pesos (P240.00) per month to Twenty-five percent (25%) of their base pay.

SECTION 4. Budget Appropriations. — such amount as may be necessary to implement this
Act for the current year shall be charged to the savings of the Department of National
Defense (DND) and to the General Appropriations Act for the succeeding years.

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - As the lead agency, the DND shall, in
coordination with the AFP shall promulgate the Rules and Regulations (IRR) of this Act
within ninety (90) days after its effectivity

SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or
unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall
remain valid and subsisting


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SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. ~ Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to, or inconsistent with
the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly

SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
Publication in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation

Approved,