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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. TriIlanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The freedom, peace, security and relief that citizens of our beloved land enjoy today are the 
direct results of the sacrifices and the continued vigilance of the members of our Armed Forces 
who have sworn to protect the people and the State with their lives. The Armed Forces of the 
Philippines traces its roots back to the Tejeros Convention in 1987 where the revolutionary 
government of General Emilio Aguinaldo created the Philippine Army under Captain General 
Artemio Ricarte, This Army was the offshoot of the Revolutionary Forces, who nobly and 
sacrificially took arms against the Spanish government from August 30, 1896 up to December 
10, 1898 when the treaty of Paris was entered into by the United States of America and Spain, 
It is in this light that this bill seeks to officially recognize these men and women who, for more 
than a century, have selflessly protected the country's sovereignty, by declaring the last full week 
of August as National Military Appreciation Week. 
This very important week honors and remembers all military personnel - the men and women 
who have served throughout our history, and all those on active duty in all branches of the 
service, including retirees, veterans and all of their families, 
Observance of events recognizing the contributions of service men and women is a tangible and 
highly effective way of expressing patriotism through public appreciation for sacrifices already 
made and to come, and for sustaining morale for past and present service members, and for their 
families, as welL Planning and delivery of appropriate events by national and local government, 
educational institutions, civic and service organizations, veterans and military organizations, 
business and industry, the media and religious institutions are encouraged, 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnest ' sought. 
. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
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[ntroducell by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE LAST FULL WEEK OF AUGUST AS NATIONAL MILITARY 
APPRECIATION WEEK 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Military 
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Appreciation Week Act of 2013. " 
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SEC. 2. Military Appreciation Week. - To give due recognition to the important role and 
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contributions of past and present Filipino military officers and personnel, the last full week of 
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August is hereby declared the National Military Appreciation Week. 
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SEC. 3. Lead Agency. - The Department of National Defense (DND) shall urge all 
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citizens to recognize a "National Military Appreciation Week;' and shall hold programs and 
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activities in observance ofthe event 
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SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DND shall promulgate the 
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appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act within 
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sixty (60) days from its approval. 
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SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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