Rules regarding the subsistence allowance of crews of government vessels launches or motorboats.

Manual on Position Classification and Compensation 3.9.15 Subsistence Allowance is allowance for meal or sustenance of government personnel who, by the nature of their duties and responsibilities, have to make their services available in their places of work even during mealtimes. The grant thereof is pursuant to Section 69, Chapter 7, Book VI of Executive Order No. 292 (Administrative Code of 1987). 3.9.15.1.2 (coverage) Marine officers, engineers, and crew of government vessels, launches, and motorboats, who take their meals on the mess when aboard said vessels, launches or motorboats; 3.9.15.2.2.1 The subsistence allowance for marine officers and crew of marine vessels operated by the government shall not be commutable since it is granted for conducting a mess on board said vessels. 3.9.15.2.2.2 When there is no mess hall or when the same is available but inadequate, the subsistence allowance may be commuted.