Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City
FIFTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regutar Session

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castelo

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Filed by Rep. Cynthia A. Vilar in the last Congress, this bill is re-filed in
view of its undiminished urgency. First and foremost, the veterans of World War
H, Korean War and the Vietnam War have, patriotically and heroically, defended
‘our country toward the freedom and independence that most Filipinos enjoy
today.

If only as a fitting tribute to the country’s war veterans, the government
should be able to provide the veterans’ children an opportunity to also render
public service. To this end, this bill prescribes that preference may be given to
‘sons or daughters of war veterans who apply for job or work in government, ait
things being equal.

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‘Republic of the Philippines,
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
‘Quezon City

FIFTEENTH CONGRESS:
Fast Regular Session

House BILWO._ 4651

introduced by Rep. Winston “Winnie” Castalo

AN ACT
EXTENDING PREFERENCE OF EMPLOYMENT TO ANY ONE GHILD OF
VETERANS IN THE GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED
AND/OR GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress
assembled:

Section 1. Declaration of Policy — It is the policy of the State to
enhance the socio-economic security and well-being of veterans and their
families.

2. Coverage — As used in this Act, the term ‘veteran’ shall be
dened in accordance uth Republic Act No. 6948, as amended.

Sec. 3, Preference of Employment - Ali goverment agencies,
including govemment-owned and/or — controlled corporations, shall hire or
employ any child of a veteran: Provided, that in the absence or disqualification
of the said chiki, a grandchikd shall be hired or employed in his stead:
Provided further, that the child or grandchild, the case may be, shall
approximately be equal in qualification with other applicants for the vacant
position: provided furthermore, That this benefit shall be extended only once
to one member of the veteran’s family, and that the said child or grandchild,
as the case may be, shall not be related within the fourth civil degree by
consanguinity to any official or employee of the government agency.

Sec. 4. Exclusion. —- The provisions of this Act shall not refer to
positions which are confidential in nature, policy determining or highly
technical in nature.

Sec. 5. Penalty for Violation. — The appointing officer who knowingly
violates the provisions of this Act shall be punished by a fine equivalent to one
month salary for the first violation and dismissal from the service for the
second violation.


Section 6. implementing Rules and Regulations. ~ The Civi Service
Commission and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office shall, within thirty (30)
days from the approval of this Act, promulgate the rules and regulations
necessary to implement its provisions.

Section 7. Separability Clause. — lf any provision of this Act shall be
held invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain in full
force and effect.

‘Section 8. Repealing Clause. — All iaws, rules, regulations, orders,
circulars and memoranda which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of
this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

Section 9, Effectivity - This Act shai take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in any two newspapers of general circulation.

‘Approved.