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1. Quarter Allowance – It is an allowance given to officers and non-officers who are not provided with living quarters, housing PNP units or living quarters through the auspices of the PNP where their families can be accommodated. Those who have obtained any housing units/living quarters automatically forfeit their entitlement to this allowance in favor of the PNP Housing Board (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
2. Regular Subsistence Allowance – These are allowances given regularly and are common to all uniformed PNP members in addition to the basic salary (Ref: Section 71 of RA 6975).
3. Clothing Allowance – This is an allowance given to cover the cost of maintaining uniforms that PNP members must wear daily. This is paid at the rate of P200.00 per month for both officers and non-officers (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
4. Hazard Pay – It is an allowance given as basic occupational hazard pay considering law enforcement is a hazardous occupation. The Hazard Pay of all uniformed personnel, the fixed amount is now at P540.00 per month. (Ref: NAPOLCOM Resolution 91-18).
5. Laundry Allowance – It is an allowance intended to defray the laundry costs of PNP uniformed personnel whose frequent appearances in public affairs or frequent attendance at ceremonies and assignment to units/activities require the wearing of a presentable uniform at all times with the following rates (Ref: Office of the President Memorandum dated August 28, 1997):
What are Seven (7) Different Types of PNP Wages and Pay?
1. Base Pay– This is a fixed amount received by the uniform PNP personnel every month.
2. Longevity Pay – Uniformed personnel of the department shall be entitled to a longevity pay of ten percent (10%) of their basic monthly salaries for every five (5) years of service
3. Regular Allowances – This is an allowance given to all uniformed PNP members to defray the cost of their daily regular meals amounting to Php150.00 per day or Php4,500 per month.
4. Gratuity – It is granted to any awardee of the Medal of Valor. The awardee shall receive a monthly gratuity of twenty thousand pesos (Php20,000.00) (Ref: Circular No. 2001-010).
5. Collateral Pay and Allowances – An additional subsistence allowance over and above the regular Subsistence allowance of PNP uniformed personnel representing the daily meals given during confinement in PNP Hospitals and/or dispensaries
6. Other Financial Benefits – Financial benefits that are given by the government to all PNP and uniformed and non-uniformed personnel.
7. Rice Subsidy – It is a fixed amount estimate of 650 pesos rice allowance given by the PNP Finance and received by the uniform PNP personnel monthly.
Are there any special allowances for PNP personnel engaged in hazardous duties?
Yes, PNP personnel exposed to specific occupational hazards or engaged in hazardous jobs receive Hazardous Duty Pay, Specialist Pay, Radiation Hazard Pay, and other specialized allowances, depending on their roles and responsibilities. The Philippine National Police (PNP) offers highly rewarding career opportunities with excellent compensation and benefits packages, ensuring that its employees are well taken care of and motivated to serve the country to the best of their abilities.
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