FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.'NO. 383 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
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Republic Act No. 6948 defined a veteran as any person who rendered patriotic military 
service in land, sea or air force of the country. As citizens who contributed much oftheir 
lives for the country, war veterans have been treated with utmost respect in our society. 
Veterans' adherence to the goals of the government reflects the kind of moral 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 of a veteran, with the principle of merit and 
fitness stiU 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 employment in the government to anyone of their child or grandchild. This 
implies that a particular government agency can still decide who to hire among their best 
applicant. 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. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S.NO. 383 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
EXTENDING PREFERENCE OF EMPLOYMENT TO ANY ONE CHILD OF 
VETERANS IN THE GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED 
AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House ~r Representatives ~r the Philippines in 
Congress assembled 
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy ofthe State to enhance the 
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socioeconomic security and well-being ofveterans and their families. 
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SEC. 2. Coverage. - As used in this Act, the tenn "veteran" shall be defmed in 
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accordance with Republic Act No. 6948, as amended. 
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SEC. 3. Preference of Employment. - All government agencies, including 
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governmentowned and-controlled corporations, shall hire or employ any child of 
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a veteran: Provided, That in the ahsence or disqualification of the said child, a 
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grandchild shall be hired or employed in his stead: Provided, further, That the 
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child or grandchild, as the case may be, shall approximately be equal in 
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qualification with other applicants for the vacant position: 
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furthermore, That this benefit shall be extended only once to one (1) member of 
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the veteran's family and that the said child or grandchild, as the case may be, 
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shall not be related within the fourth civil degree by consanguinity to any 
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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 
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are confidential in nature, policy determining or highly technical in nature. 
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SII:C. 5. 1'f?lIal(" for Violation. - The appointing oflicer who knowingly 
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violates the provisions of this Act shall be plmished by 3 fine equivalent to (inc (1) 
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month 'wlary for the tirsl vi,'\ntiol1 '\l1d dismissal from the selvice for the second 
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violation, 
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SEC. 6. implementillg Rilles and Regulatiolls. - The Civil Service 
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Commission and the Philippim: Veterans Affairs Office shall. within thirty (30) 
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days frolll the approval of this Act, promulgate the rules and regulations necessary 
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to implement its provisions. 
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SEC. 7. Separability C/(lUse. - [f any provision of this Act shall at any time be 
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fOllnd to be unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder thereof not affected by such 
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declaration shall remain in full force and effect. 
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SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. -- All laws, decrees, rules or regulations inconsistent 
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with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
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SEC. 9. l{(fl'ctil'i(v Clall.>e • .. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
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tiJllowing its complete publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Appwved, 
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