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S. BILL NO. 
Introduced by Senator Ralph 6. Recto 
Explanatory Note 
“A legacy of Pride, Patriotism, and Service.” This is the theme of all veterans who 
served the countiy during World War 11, Korean War and the Vietnam War. 
The bill seeks to award recognition to the veterans by giving special 
consideration: extending preference of employment in the government to any one of their 
child or grandchild. The government can provide the children of veterans a continuing 
career by offering them a place in public service. It is also one way by which the 
government can direct the rest of the country in valuing the veteran’s contribution to the 
formation of national awareness on liberty and sovereignty. 
Be that as it may, the provision on value and suitability shall remain as the 
fundamental principle of the hiring agency in their selection process. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly requested 


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Introduced by SENATOR RALPH G. RECTO 
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AN ACT 
EXTENDING PREFERENCE OF EMPLOYMENT TO ANY ONE CHILD OF 
AND/OR CONTROLLED CORPORATION§ AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ofRepresentatives ofthe Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
VETERANS IN THE GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to enhance the 
socioeconomic security and well-being of veterans and their families. 
SEC. 2. 
Coverage. - 
As used in this Act, the term “veteran” shall refer to 
any person who has rendered military service in the land, sea or air forces of the 
Philippines during the revolution against Spain, the Philippine-American War, World 
War 11, including Filipino citizens who served in allied forces in the Philippine territory 
and foreign nationals who served in Philippine forces, the Korean campaign, the Vietnam 
campaign, the anti-dissidents campaign, or other wars and military campaigns, or who 
rendered military service in the Armed Forces of the Philippines and has been honorably 
discharged or separated after at least six (6) years total cumulative active service, or 
sooner separated due to death or disability arising from a wound or injury received or 
sickness or disease incurred in line of duty while in the active service 
SEC. 3. 
Preference of Employment. 
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All government agencies, including 
government-owned andor - controlled corporations, shall hire or employ any child of a 
veteran: Provided, That in the absence or disqualification of said child, a grandchild shall 
be hired or employed in his stead: Provided, further, That the child or grandchild, as the 
case may be, shall approximately be equal in qualification with other applicants for the 
vacant position: Provided, furthermore, That this benefit shall be extended only once to 
one (1) member of the veteran’s family, and that the said child or grandchild, as the case 
may be, shall not be related within the fourth civil degree by consanguinity to any official 
or employee of the government agency, 


SEC. 4. 
Exclusion. - The provisions of this Act shall not refer to positions 
which are confidential in nature, policy-determining or highly technical in nature. 
SEC. 5. 
Penalty for Violation. - The appointing officer who knowingly 
violates the provisions of this Act shall be punished by a fine equivalent to one (1) month 
salary for the first violation and dismissal from the service for the second violation. 
SEC. 6. 
Implementing Rules and Regulutions. - The Civil Service 
Commission and the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office shall within thirty (30) days from 
the approval of this Act, promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to implement its 
provisions. 
SEC. 7. 
Sepnrubiliry Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall be held 
invalid or unconstitutional, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 8. 
Repealing Clause. - All laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars 
and memoranda which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 9. 
Approved, 
This Act shall immediately take effect upon its approval.