NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A THREE THOUSAND PESO (P3,000.00) INCREASE IN THE 
MONTHLY PENSION OF WAR VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Constitution recognizes the vital role that war veterans played In our 
country's history and freedom. Our nation will forever be grateful for the sacrifices they 
have made for the Filipino people. This act institutionalizes the gratitude of a nation 
who will never forget those who came before them.
The Constitution, Article XVI, Section 7 also states that "the State shall provide 
Immediate and adequate care, benefits and other forms of assistance to war veterans 
and veterans of military campaigns, their surviving spouses and orphans."
This bill aims to further this policy by increasing the monthly pension due our 
war veterans by three thousand pesos (P3,000.00). This will be of great help to our 
veterans and their dependents during these trying economic times where the cost of 
basic necessities are at an all-time high.
Further, more than the monetary value of this proposed measure, we are 
showing our veterans that to this day, iwe have not forgotten their loyalty and bravery.
In this regard, the passage of this bill into law Is earnestly sought.
RAMOry^^lG REVILLA, JR.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Senate
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SENATE
S. No. 700
RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A THREE THOUSAND PESO (P3,00Q.00) INCREASE IN THE 
MONTHLY PENSION OF WAR VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress Assembled:
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Section. 1. Title. -This Act shall be known as "^The P3,000.00Increase in the 
Monthly Pension for War Veterans Act of2022"
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. -It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State 
to alleviate the living conditions of the ordinary Filipino through policies that provide 
for a decent and humane standard of living and improved quality of life, particularly 
of the workers, both private and public; to free the people from poverty through 
policies that provide a rising standard of living and an improved quality of life for all; 
and to promote social justice through the adoption of measures calculated to ensure 
the well-being and economic security of all the members of the community.
Sec. 3. Increase in Monthly Pension. -The monthly pension of ail Filipino War 
Veterans shall be increased by Three Thousand Pesos (P3,000.00) across the board.
Sec. 4. Rules and Succession of Beneficiaries. -The monthly pension shall be 
granted directly to the war veteran, if he is still living. Upon the death or incapacity of 
the war veteran, his pension shall be released in favor of his surviving spouse and in 
the latter's death or incapacity, to the oldest legitimate child of the war veteran.
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Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The Department of National
Defense (DND) shall issue the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation 
of this Act.
Sec. 6. Appropriations. -The amount necessary for the implementation of this 
Act shall be charged to the appropriations of the Department of National Defense 
under the current General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provisions not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect.
Sec. 8. Repealing Ciause. - Any law, presidential decree or Issuance, executive 
order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this 
Act is hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 9. Effectivity, —This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following 
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,