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Teodoro J. Santiago Vs. Commission On Audit

TEODORO J. SANTIAGO, petitioner, vs. THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT, and the GOVERNMENT SERVICE INSURANCE SYSTEM, respondents. Leven S. Puno for petitioner. Cesar R. Vidal for respondent GSIS.

G.R. No. 92284 | 1991-07-12

D E C I S I O N


CRUZ, J.:

The basic issue presented in this case is the correct interpretation of Executive Order No. 966, Section 9, providing as follows:

Sec. 9. Highest Basic Salary Rate. The compensation of salary or pay which may be used in computing the retirement benefits shall be limited to the highest salary rate actually received by an official/employee as filed by law and/or indicated in his duly approved appointment. This shall include salary adjustments duly authorized and implemented by the presidential issuance(s) and budget circular(s), additional basic compensation or salary indicated in an appointment duly approved as...