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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. NO. 195 
Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The freedom, peace, security, and relief that citizens of our beloved land enjoy today are 
the direct results of the sacrifices and the continued vigilance of the members of our 
Armed Forces who have sworn to protect the people and the State with their lives. The 
Armed Forces of the Philippines traces its root back to the Tejeros Convention in 1897 
where the revolutionary government of General Emilio Aguinaldo created the Philippine 
Army under Captain General Artemio Ricarte. This Army was the off-shoot of the 
Revolutionary Forces, which took arms against the Spanish Government from August 30, 
1896 up to December 10, 1898 when the treaty of Paris was entered into by the United 
States of America and Spain. 1 
It is in this light that this bill seeks to officially recognize these men and women who for 
more than a century have selflessly protected the country's sovereignty, by declaring the 
last full week of August as National Military Appreciation Week. 
This very important week honors and remembers all military personnel - the men and 
women who have served throughout our history, and all those on active duty in all 
branches of the services, including retirees, veterans, and all of their families. 
Observance of events recognizing the contributions of service men and women is a 
tangible and highly effective way of expressing patriotism through public appreciation 
for sacrifices already made and to come, and for sustaining morale for past and present 
service members, and for their families, as well. Planning and delivery of appropriate 
events by national and local government, educational institutions, civic and service 
organizations, veteran and military organizations, business and industry, the media, and 
religious institutions is encouraged. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this measure is earnestly sought. 
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FIFTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
,-. . 195 
S.NO. __ 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes 
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AN ACT 
DECLARING THE LAST FULL WEEK OF AUGUST AS NATIONAL 
MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEK 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House 0/ Representatives o/the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. SllOrt Title. - This Act shall be known as the "National Military 
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Appreciation Week Act 0/2010". 
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SEC. 2. Military Appreciation Week. - To give due recognition to the important 
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role and contributions of past and present Filipino military officers and personnel, the last 
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full week of August is hereby declared the National Military Appreciation Week. 
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SEC. 3. Lead Agency. -The Department of National Defense (DND) shall urge 
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all citizens to recognize a "National Military Appreciation Week" and shall hold 
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programs and activities in observance of the event. 
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SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The DND shall promulgate the 
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appropriate rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act 
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within sixty (60) days from its approval. 
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SEC. 5. Effectivity Clause. -
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
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following its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
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general circulation. 
Approved, 
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