In a significant development, Executive Order (EO) No. 64, issued in 2024, ensures salary increases for government employees. Here are the key points:
National Government Agencies (NGAs):
- The first tranche of salary increase will be implemented this year.
- The increase is retroactive to January 1, 2024, meaning government employees will receive back pay from the start of the year.
- Salaries will continue to rise annually until 2027.
Local Government Units (LGUs) and Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs):
- These entities must implement all tranches within at least four years.
- Each tranche cannot start earlier than the prescribed date.
- LGUs may begin implementing the first tranche starting August 2, 2024.
- The Local Government Code of 1991 mandates that salary adjustments cannot be made retroactively.
- Authorization from the respective Sanggunian is required, subject to relevant laws and issuances.
For more details, you can refer to the official announcement here.