Section 19
SEC. 19. COMPENSATION OFF PERSONNEL. The number of the representatives and support personnel of the Commission, assigned to the different departments and agencies of the national government as well as in government-owned or controlled corporations, self-governing boards, commission, or agencies of the government and in provinces, cities and municipalities shall be determined and fixed by the Commission, any provision of the General Appropriations Decree (Presidential Decree No. 733), laws, decrees, executive orders, or regulations to the contrary notwithstanding. All officials and employees of the Commission, including the Commission representatives and support personnel, shall be paid their salaries and allowances directly by the Commission out of its appropriations and contributions, as provided for in this decree.