SEVENTEENTH CONGIHESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. NO. 1 53 0
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT ALGMENTING SURVIVORSHIP BENEFITS OF HEIRS OF 
SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY BEFORE COMPLETION OF 
TWENTY YEARS OF ACTIVE SERVICE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1044 AS AMENDED
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EXPLANATORY NOTE
The members of our Armed Forces of the Philippines (“AFP”) are no ordinary public 
servants. While not belittling the efforts of our corps of civilian public servants, the 
members of the AFP’s dedication is unique in the sense that they are always ready to 
sacrifice their lives in defense of the nation. Such unique dedication or commitment to 
serve at the cost of one’s life must also be rewarded, commensurate to the danger faced 
by said members of the AFP.
Upon review of the benefits given to families of soldiers killed in action especially those 
with less than twenty (20) years in service, it appears that the current survivorship 
benefits for these families may be insufficient. Thus, families left by soldiers killed in 
action are victimized twice: once by the death of a father and or husband, mother and or 
wife; and again by the possible lifetime suffering attributable to the loss of a 
breadwinner.
An important legacy of the death of our heroes for their children and spouse, can be 
education, which would hopefully enable said families to stand on their own feet in due 
time.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly recommended.
maria"L O IS E S  NANCY S. BINAY 
Senator


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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Second Regular Session 
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SENATF
S.B. NO. J-O oU
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Introduced by Senator Maria Lourdes Nancy S. Binay
AN ACT AUGMENTING SURVIVORSHIP BENEFITS OF HEIRS OF 
SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY BEFORE COMPLETION OF 
TWENTY YEARS OF ACTIVE SERVICE, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE 
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1044 AS AMENDED
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Section 4 of Presidential Decree 1044 is hereby amended as follows:
“Sec. 4. Death in line of duty before completion of twenty years of active service
(a)If, before completing twenty years of active service, an officer or enlisted 
person dies in line of duty, he shall be considered as separated, and his survivors 
shall be entitled with right of accretion, to a monthly life annuity, the amount of 
which shall be fifty per cent of the base and longevity pay, computed on the basis 
of the next higher grade than the permanent grade held by the officer or enlisted 
person at the time of his separation, or under any of the options that they may elect 
under the existing AFP Retirement and Separation System.
THE CHILDREN OF THE OFFICER OR ENLISTED PERSON SHALL BE 
ENTITLED TO FULL SCHOLARSHIP IN ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, STATE 
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES. THEY SHALL BE ENTITLED TO 
PREFERENCE 
FOR 
ADMISSION 
TO 
THEIR 
DESIRED 
COLLEGE 
PROGRAM IN SUCH STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES. THE 
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE IS HEREBY VESTED WITH 
MANDATE TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH 
PRIVATE 
UNIVERSITIES 
AND 
COLLEGES 
TO 
COVER 
THE 
SCHOLARSHIPS.
THE FOREGOING BENEFITS SHALL BE EXTENDED TO A SURVIVING 
SPOUSE OF SUCH OFFICER OR ENLISTED PERSON, IF HE/SHE WISHES 
TO FINISH A COLLEGE DEGREE IN ANY STATE UNIVERSITY OR 
COLLEGE.


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(b) If a trainee or draftee dies in line of duty, his survivors shall be entitled with 
right of accretion, to a monthly life annuity, the amount of which shall be fifty per 
cent of the monthly base pay of a Private in the Regular force.
(c) The benefits provided in this Section shall be in addition to the benefits 
provided under Republic Act Numbered Six Hundred Ten as amended by Republic 
Act Numbered Five Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Nine or Republic Act 
Numbered Five Hundred Seventy-Three whichever is applicable or as may 
hereafter be provided by law.
SECTION 4-A. IN THE EVENT OF LEGISLATED AND OTHER LEGAL 
INCREASES IN THE PAYMENTS FOR EACH SALARY GRADE, THE BASE 
AND LONGEVITY PAY MENTIONED IN SECTION 4 SHALL BE 
ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY.”
SECTION 2. Repealing Clause. -  All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, 
rules and regulations and other issuance or parts thereof, inconsistent with the provisions 
of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
SECTION 3. Effectivity. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,