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AN ACT PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE
PHILIPPINES BY INCREASING THE RATE OF BASE PAY AND OTHER
BENEFITS OF ITS OFFICERS AND ENLISTED PERSONNEL AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
SECTION 1. Statement of Policy. As provided in the 1987 Constitution,
professionalism in the armed forces and adequate remuneration and benefits of its
members shall be a prime concern of the State. Toward this end, the State shall develop
implementing plans and programs to enhance professionalism in the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) by improving the lot of its members.
SEC. 2. Pay Schedule. In order to enhance the general welfare, commitment
to service and professionalism of the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP), the rate of base pay of officers and enlisted personnel shall be adjusted in
accordance with the following schedule:
RANK
General
Lieutenant General
Major General
Brigadier General
Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Captain
First Lieutenant
Second Lieutenant
Cadet/P2LT
Chief Master Sergeant
Senior Master Sergeant
Master Sergeant
Technical Sergeant
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant
Corporal
Private First Class
Private
Candidate Soldier
SALARY GRADE
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
7
Provided, That Civil Service Commission (CSC) qualification standards shall not
apply to the AFP: Provided, further, That the AFP, in coordination with the CSC, shall
formulate a continuing program of education for all the officers and enlisted personnel of
the AFP: Provided, furthermore, That all benefits currently received by members of the
AFP under other existing laws shall continue to be received by them.
Published in the Manila Times and Manila Standard on June 18, 2002. Published
in the Official Gazette, Vol. 98 No. 33 page 4485 on August 19, 2002.
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