FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINE~ 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
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There can be no dispute that Filipino World War Veterans who fought for our country and 
defended the nation against foreign aggressors deserved to be honored, respected and 
appreciated. 
However, now in the twilight of their years, many of them still receive very small pensions and 
very little benefits and medical assistance. 
This bill seeks to increase the present benefits of our Filipino World War Veterans by increasing 
their monthly pension and at the same time providing them with medical assistance. 
It is hoped that by passing this measure, the increase in pension and benefits, small as they may 
be, can help show OlU' compassion and appreciation for our beloved War Veterans and help 
ameliorate their plight. 
The approval of the proposed bill is, therefore, imperative. 
-K"'~O--'!\-'S-O:"'t:;tL~S IV 
Senator 


FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6948 OTHERWISE 
KNOWN AS 'AN ACT STANDAMIZING AND UPGRADING THE BENEFITS FOR 
MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS'. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Amendment of Section 3. R.A. No. 7696. - Section 3 of the Republic Act 
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No. 7696 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 10. Eligibility. - A Veteran as defined in Section 2(a) of this Act 
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who is at least sixty-five (65) years old shall be paid an old-age pension of SIX 
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THOUSAND PESOS (P6,000.00) monthly, unless he is actually receiving a 
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similar pension for the same consideration from other government funds or from 
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the United States Government: Provided, that in the sncceeding years FROM 
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THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT, said SIX THOUSAND PESOS (6,000.00) 
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shall be increased annnally by not less than ONE THOUSAND PESOS 
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(Pl,OOO.OO) per month until total old pension shall be at least TEN THOUSAND 
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PESOS (PIO,OOO.OO) per month." 
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SEC. 2. Amendment of Section 7, R.A. No. 7696. - Section 7 of the Republic Act No. 
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7696 is hereby amended to read as follows: 
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"SEC. 20. Burial AND MEDICAL Assistance. - Unless the person who 
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defrayed the expenses for the funeral of a deceased veteran is entitled to a similar 


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benefit from the United States Government, helshe shall be given Ten Thousand 
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Pesos (P10,OOO.OO) as burial assistance upon application therefore in due form 
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which shall be tiled within two (2) years from the death of the concerned. 
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FURTHER, A VETERAN AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2 (a) OF THIS ACT 
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IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE FREE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE 
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AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED PESOS (P200.00) A DAY IN ANY 
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ACCREDITED HOSPITALS." 
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SEC. 3. Rules and Regulations. - The Department of National Defense shall formulate 
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the rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 4. Repealing Clause. - Sections 3and 7 of R. A. No. 7696 are hereby considered 
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amended accordingly. 
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Any other issuances, laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or parts thereof not 
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consistent with this Act are hereby repeilled or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 5. Efjf:ctivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication 
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in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,