Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1479

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
GRANTING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIP
GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF UNIFORMED GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL
KILLED OR PERMANENTLY DISABLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The nation sleeps soundly because men and women in uniform remain watchful in the
dark, They run toward danger, not away from it. But when they fall, their families carry a

burden too great to bear alone.

This bill proposes a just and lasting way to honor their

crifice: by investing in their

children’s future through education.

Article XIV, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution states that the State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps
to make such education accessible to all. Yet when uniformed personnel are lost in the line of
duty, their children often lose more than a parent. They lose stability, opportunity, and the

promise of a better life.

While there are existing benefits for some agencies, they remain fragmented, uneven,

and sometimes rank-dependent. This measure fills that gap. It ensures that all children of


uniformed personnel who are killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty receive

educational assistance in the form of scholarships.

Although there are already measures in place to support those who risk their lives for
the country, this proposed measure emphasizes the need for inclusivity, covering all uniformed
personnel regardless of rank or position. The heroism of these public servants must echo
beyond the battlefield, the burning building, or the patrol route. It must live on in the lives of

their children who are given the chance to learn, grow, and lead.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 1479

Introduced by Representative Crispin Diego “Ping” D. Remulla

AN ACT
GRANTING EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIP
GRANTS TO CHILDREN OF UNIFORMED GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL
KILLED OR PERMANENTLY DISABLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the “Heroes’ Children
Education Assistance Act.”

SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy.
right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make

—Itis the policy of the State to protect and promote the

such education accessible to all. The State also recognizes the invaluable service and sacrifices
of uniformed government personnel who risk their lives to protect citizens and serve the nation.
In this regard, it is the duty of the government to honor their heroism by supporting the
education of their children, especially when these personnel lose their lives or are permanently
bled while on duty.

SEC. 3. Educational Assistance. ~ All uniformed personnel of the Armed Forces of

the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, the National Bureau of Investigation, the
Philippine Coast Guard, the Bureau of Fire Protection, the National Police Commission, the
National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, the Bureau of Jail Management and
Penology, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and in other Philippine government
agencies who are killed in the line of duty or has suffered permanent incapacity shall be
qualified for educational assistance for their children in the form of educational scholarships


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from the time of their death or permanent incapacity until they graduate from a four (4) or five
(5) year course in college. All children will also be entitled to a monthly allowance for their
daily school needs.

SEC. 4. Monitoring and Compliance. ~ The DepEd, CHED, DSWD, and DBM shall
submit an annual report to Congress detailing the number of beneficiaries, disbursements,
school performance, and implementation challenges.

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within 60 days after the approval
of this measure, the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED), the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), and the Department
of Budget and Management (DBM) shall issue and promulgate rules and regulations as deemed
necessary for the evaluation, approval, and effective implementation of this Act

SEC. 6. Appropriations. ~ The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this
Act shall be charged against those authorized in the current and subsequent General
Appropriations Act.

SEC. 7. Separability Clause. — If any part of this Act is declared unconstitutional or
invalid, the other provisions not affected thereby shall continue to be in full force and effect.

SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. — All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations or parts
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or amended accordingly.

SEC. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its
publication in the Official Gazette or in any major newspaper of general circulation in the

Philippines.

Approved,