FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC) 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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. 
There is no dispute that our war veterans showed a higher level of patriotism and love of 
country by risking their lives to defend our country and thus gained for us a true and lasting 
independence. However, these Filipino War Veterans are not being given the recognition, 
financial or otherwise, they rightfully deserve. It is so disheartening to note the fact that our war 
veterans receive a meager pension. With the continuing escalation of the cost of living most of 
them could hardly afford a decent and humane standard of living. Now old and sickly, most of 
them frequent hospitals for medical attention and hospitalization. It is hoped that the benefits to 
be given shall help improve their quality of life. 
This is a Senate counterpart bill to one filed in the House of Representatives by Rep. Raul 
V. Del Mar. 


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Introduced by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago 
AN ACT 
AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6948, AS AMENDED 
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT STANDARDIZING 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: 
SECTION 1. Section 3 of the Republic Act No. 6948, as amended, is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
“SEC. 3. Eligibility. - A Veteran as defined in Section 2(a) of this Act who 
is at least sixty-five (65) years old shall be paid an old-age pension of SIX 
THOUSAND PESOS (P6,OOO.OO) monthly, unless he is actually receiving a 
similar pension for the same consideration from other government funds or from 
the United States Government: Provided, that in the succeeding years FROM 
THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT, said SIX THOUSAND PESOS (6,000.00) 
shall be increased annually by not less than ONE THOUSAND PESOS 
(P1,OOO.OO) per month until total old pension shall be at least TEN THOUSAND 
PESOS (P 10,000.00) per month.” 
SECTION 2. Section 20 of the Republic Act No.6948 is hereby amended to read as 
follows: 
“SEC. 20. Burial AND MEDICAL Assistance. - Unless the person who 
defrayed the expenses for the fimeral of a deceased veteran is entitled to a similar 
benefit from the United States Government, ldshe shall be given Ten Thousand 
Pesos (P10,OOO.OO) as burial assistance upon application therefore in due form 
which shall he filed within two (2) years from the death of the concerned. 
FURTHER, A VETERAN AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2(a) OF THIS ACT IS 
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ENTITLED TO RECEIVE FREE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT 
OF TWO HUNDRED PESOS (P200.00) A DAY IN ANY ACCREDITED 
HOSPITALS.” 
SECTION 3. Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of 
instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions 
of this act is hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least 
two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
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Approved, 
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