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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Art. IX-B, Sec. 81987 Constitution, Art. IX-B, Sec. 8
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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No elective or appointive public officer or employee shall receive additional, double, or indirect compensation, unless specifically authorized by law, nor accept without the consent of the Congress, any present, emolument, office, or title of any kind from any foreign government.
Pensions or gratuities shall not be considered as additional, double, or indirect compensation.
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