Manual on Position Classification and Compensation
8-6
• Without family – if single, widow, or
widower, or legally separated, and
living without dependent
Unmarried children who are mentally
or physically handicapped as attested
to by a medical certificate, incapable of
supporting themselves and living with
the officer or employee abroad, shall
be considered, for this purpose,
regardless of age, as dependents.
8.4.1.2.6 Basis of Payment of LQA - Payment of the
LQA shall be made strictly on the basis of
actual status at post. However, those whose
dependents have temporarily left their
residences at the posts shall retain their
“with family” status, provided that for the
duration of their absences, the personnel
concerned shall not move to cheaper or
smaller lodgings; provided, further, that
their absence at any one time shall not
exceed beyond three (3) months; provided,
finally, that the dependents have not
established residences elsewhere. Gainful
employment outside of post is an indication
of having changed domicile.
8.4.1.2.7 LQA of Husband and Wife - In the case of
husband and wife who are both assigned in
one (1) post, only the spouse with the
higher rank shall be entitled to the LQA, and
for purposes of family status under Item
8.4.1.2.5 hereof, the other spouse shall be
considered as dependent.
8.4.1.2.8 Joint Rental of Apartment or Housing Unit -
In case where, because of acute housing
shortage, prohibitive rental cost or other
circumstances, two (2) or more foreign
service personnel are constrained to rent
one (1) apartment or housing unit jointly,
the claimants shall be entitled to their
respective allowances, provided that the
Head of Post shall certify in the claim