WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5 of P.D. No. 1597, s. 1978 (Further Rationalizing the System of Compensation and Position Classification in the National Government), which continues to be applicable in accordance with R.A. No. 6758, s. 1989 (Prescribing a Revised Compensation and Position Classification System in the Government), all government employees may be granted allowances, honoraria and other fringe benefits;