Republic of the Philippines HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECEINED
Constitution Hills, Quezon City 19 un 9

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session
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HOUSE BILL nol 470

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J. Abayon III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has long been the defender of our freedom and
protector of our people. Our soldiers have placed themselves in the forefront of conflicts and
calamities. It is only just that we to address is the assistance as they transition from active service
to private citizenry. One area that we need to address is the transfer of care from the Department
of National Defense (DND) to the Philippines Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO). Our veterans
face unnecessary difficulties during such transfer. DND and PVAO should be more proactive
and relieve our veterans of the hassle of transferring

This bill seeks to mandate the DND and PVAO to provide for an automatic transfer of
record of qualified veterans upon separation of service. This measure was previously filed by
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago in the 15" Congress, Passage of this Bill is earnestly sought

now in the 17" Congress.
HARLIN oe YON IIL

Representative
Party-List AANGAT TAYO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

7
House sit no, 1470

Introduced by Representative Harlin Neil J Abayon Ill

AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE COORDINATION BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATIONAL DEFENSE AND THE PHILIPPINE VETERANS AFFIARS OFFICE TO
BETTER PROVIDE CARE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND
VETERANS,

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

SECTION 1. Short Title - This Act shall be known as the “Veterans Transitional
Assistance Act.”

SEC. 2, Transmittal of Records - Upon the discharge or release of a member of the
Armed Forces, the Department of National Defense shall transmit the military service
record and contact information of the member to the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office
(PVAO).

SEC. 3. Contacting the Veterans — PVAO shall contact each person for whom the
office receives a military service record and contact information under Section 2 not later than 30
days after the on which the offices receives such record and information, and shall provide to the
person such forms and other information as may be necessary for the person to apply for any
benefits, including medical benefits, to which the person may be entitled under the laws
administered by PVAO.

SEC, 4. Report — Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of National Defense and the Director of PVAO shall submit to Congress a report on
the implementation of this section.

SEC 5. Repealing Clause.- Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order,
letter of instruction, administrative order, rule and regulation contrary to or is inconsistent with
the provision of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly

SEC. 6. Effectivity Clause.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication
in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation,