Section 9. Grant of Special Allowances. — The Chief Public Attorney, the Deputy Chief Public Attorneys, the Regional Public Attorneys, the Provincial, City and Municipal District Public Attorneys, other PAO lawyers and officials who have direct supervision over PAO lawyers shall be granted special allowances in amounts to be determined by the Secretary of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Chief Public Attorney.

The grant of said special allowances shall not exceed one hundred percent (100%) of the basic salary of the PAO officials and lawyers as provided in the immediately preceding paragraph.