WHEREAS, the international energy crisis had led to an increase in the price of oil and consequently led to an increase in the prices of consumer items and high cost of living;

WHEREAS, there is a  need for a systematic plan that recognizes efficient  performance and integrity in service for members of the Integrated National Police;

WHEREAS, the Integrated National Police is a vital partner of| the Armed Forces of the Philippines in the enforcement of law and maintenance a peace and order; and

WHEREAS, there is a.  need to rationalize the system of emoluments and allowances of the uniformed personnel of the Integrated National Police;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution, do hereby direct, order and instruct:

1. The subsistence allowance of  the uniformed members of the Integrated National Police is hereby increased from six pesos (P6.00) as authorized under paragraph 6.0 of LOImp Nr 98 to eight pesos (P8.00) per day.

2. The Minister of National Defense shall promulgate the rules to implement this Letter.

3. The amount appropriated for salary increases of the uniformed personnel which are incorporated in the budget of the Integrated National Police shall be used for the payment of the difference in subsistence allowance as directed by this Letter. Any deficiency shall be covered by salary lapses and other personal services savings of the Integrated National Police. Any further deficiency shall be covered by salary adjustment fund in the CY 1980 General Appropriations Act.

4. The increase in subsistence allowance, authorized in this Letter shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila, this 22nd day of December, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred-and eighty.

(Sgd.)  FERDINAND E. MARCOS
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) JOAQUIN T. VENUS, JR.
Presidential Assistant