Schedule of per diems for officers and employees of the National Government.
Section 12
SEC. 12. Schedule of per diems for officers and employees of the National Government.—Based on the net salaries hereunder prescribed, per diems or actual expenses for subsistence and lodging of officers and employees of the National Government, when traveling on official business, may be allowed only in accordance with the following schedule, any provision of existing law to the contrary notwithstanding: (a) Officers and employees receiving a salary of P2,040 or less per annum, a per diem of not to exceed P2. (b) Those receiving more than P2.040 but not ex ceeding P5,100 per annum, a per diem of not to exceed P3. (c) Those receiving more than F5,100 per annum and United States Army and Navy officers detailed without salary to the National Government, a per diem of P4. (d) Those whose rates of compensation are not stated on a yearly basis may be allowed the amount of per diems authorized for officers and employees receiv ing an equivalent pay on a yearly basis.