FOURTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
Second Regular Session 
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SENATE 
Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Republic k t  No. 648 defined a veteran as any person w h ~  
rendered patriotic military service in 
land, sea or air force of the country. As citizens who contributed much of their lives for the 
country, war veterans have been treated with utmost respect in our society, 
Veterans’ adherence to the g ~ &  
of the gwemment reflects the kind of ~
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values they 
inherently possess. With this, it is presumed that their child or grandchild will acquire similar set 
of ideals. 
It is in this light that a child or grandchild e€ 
a veteran, with the principle of merit and fitness still 
being considered in the recruitment process, is hoped to be offered a place in the public service. 
Recognizing the heroism of our veterans who served the country, this bill seeks to extend 
preference of emp4qment in the ~ Q W X I W ~ ~  
to any m e  ~ € & i r  child or grandchild. This implies 
that a particular government agency can still decide who to hire among their best applicants. 
However, all things being equal, the appointing personnel shall be mandated to grant preference 
to the child or grandchild of a veteran. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought 
A WkL 
0 0 “SONNY” F. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
EXTENDING PREFERENCE OF EMPLOYMENT TO ANY ONE CHILD OF 
CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
VETERANS IN THE GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND- 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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 be defined in 
accordance with Republic Act No. 6948, as amended. 
SEC. 3 . Preference of Employment. - All government agencies, including government- 
owned and-controlled corporations, shall hire or employ any child of a veteran: Provided, That in 
the absence or disqualification of the 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. 
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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 Regulations. - 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. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act shall at any time be found to 
be unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder thereof not affected by such declaration shall 
remain in full force and effect. 
SEC. 8 .  Repealing Clause. -All laws, decrees, rules or regulations inconsistent with the 
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 9 . Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
its complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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