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Now, its name has been changed to ACA/PERA which amounted to P2,000 per month retroactive January of this year as ordered by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.


Due to Supreme Court's decision promulgated on September of last year, government agencies are authorized to give COLA differentials to their employees from 1989 to 1999 or for a period of ten years to alleviate their plight during these trying times.


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GWEN GARCIA AND VICE GOV

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Letter to the Editor - An appeal for the release of Cola differential

April 7, 2006 - 12:00am

The cost of living allowance (COLA) is enjoyed by the government employees aside from the basic salary. Now, its name has been changed to ACA/PERA which amounted to P2,000 per month retroactive January of this year...

Freeman Opinion