NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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24 MAY 14 P7:10
SENATE 
s. No. 2673
Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
PROVIDING AN INCREASE AND AN AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM 
IN THE PERSONNEL ECONOMIC RELIEF ALLOWANCE (PERA) GRANTED TO 
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) is a financial benefit provided 
to government employees in the Philippines to help them cope with the rising cost of 
living. It is a monthly allowance aimed at supplementing the basic salary of public 
sector workers to offset inflationary pressures and ensure they can meet their daily 
needs.
The Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA) will be a crucial financial 
support mechanism for government employees, helping them manage the rising cost 
of living and maintain economic stability. In today's context of high inflation and 
economic uncertainty, increasing and regularly adjusting PERA is vital for ensuring 
that public sector workers are adequately supported. This measure not only benefits 
the individual employees but also enhances the overall efficiency and effectiveness of 
the public sector, contributing to better public service delivery and governance.
This bill is a crucial step towards providing financial relief to government 
employees amid rising inflation and living costs. By increasing the PERA and instituting


an automatic adjustment mechanism, the bill ensures that government employees can 
maintain their economic stability and continue to perform their duties effectively. This 
measure not only supports the welfare of public servants but aiso strengthens the 
overall efficiency and morale within the government workforce.
y T. Tulfo
Senator


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
Second Regular Session
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24 MAY 14 ?7:10
S E NAT E
S. No. 'M73
Introduced by Senator Raffy T. Tulfo
AN ACT
PROVIDING AN INCREASE AND AN AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM 
IN THE PERSONNEL ECONOMIC RELIEF ALLOWANCE (PERA) GRANTED TO 
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines In 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA). - The Personnel
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Economic Relief Allowance being granted to employees of the government shall be
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subject to an automatic yearly adjustment equivalent to any increase of the annual
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inflation rate in the country.
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Concomitantly, upon the effectivity of this Act, the current PERA in the amount
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of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000) per month is hereby adjusted to Four Thousand
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(P4,000) per month.
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Sec. 2. Coverage. - The PERA shall be granted to civilian government personnel
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whether employed by the national or local governments, appointive or elective, and
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whether occupying regular, contractual, or casual positions, whose positions are
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covered by Republic Act No. 6758, the "Compensation and Position Classification Act
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of 1989," as amended, as well as military and uniformed personnel: Provided, That
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government personnel stationed abroad already receiving overseas allowances shall
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not be entitled to the provisions of this Act.


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Sec. 3. Appropriations. - For the first year of the implementation of this Act,
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funds necessary for the PERA of national and local government agencies shall be
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charged against savings, which for this purpose includes unreleased appropriations
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and other programmed appropriations. Thereafter, the amount necessary shall be
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provided in the annual General Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 4. Impiementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of Budget and
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Management shall issue the corresponding implementing rules and regulations within
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fifteen days from the effectivity of this Act.
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Sec. 5. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, resolutions, orders, or parts
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thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified
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accordingly.
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Sec. 6. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after the
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,