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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

3211
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by RAM Party-list REPRESENTATIVE ALOYSIA T. LIM

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The task of defending our country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, and ensuring a
secure environment for our people against internal and external threats, lies heavily on the
shoulders of our men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The task
may be difficult and dangerous, but they serve honorably and courageously, so all of us can enjoy
the benefits of freedom and democracy.

After years of dedicated service, the transition from military to civilian life had been
difficult to most of our soldiers. Their return to civilian life is far from being simple. Most of them,
especially those from the lower ranks were not able to save because their minimal salary was
usually spent on raising their families and sending their children to school. So, the choice is always
between total retirement or finding a new employment. However, looking for a job or engaging
ina gainful endeavor has become a huge hurdle.

The process of transition from active duty to civilian life includes several considerations.
Returning to family life and assuming active role in the family, adjusting to a different routine and
structure, and acquiring new skills and entering into the competitive job market are few of the
challenges they will encounter.

The aim of this measure is to create a Transition Assistance Program under the
Department of National Defense to assist and support our men and women who, after serving in
the military with dedication, will transition from active duty to veteran or retired life.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly, sought.

)YSIA T. LIM.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3211

Introduced by RAM Party-list REPRESENTATIVE ALOYSIA T. LIM

AN ACT CREATING A TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF
NATIONAL DEFENSE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Short Title: This Act shall be known as “Military Transition Assistance Act”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy: It is hereby declared the policy of the State to ensure that
members of the armed forces shall be given adequate remuneration and benefits. Further, the
State recognizes the sacrifice and contribution of our soldiers in the preservation of our freedom
and democratic way of life.

SECTION 3. Coverage: This Act shall cover all members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
who retired or about to retire after an honorable service to the country.

SECTION 4. Transition Assistance Program: A Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and an
appropriate system shall be created under the Department of National Defense to assist the
transition of Filipino soldiers who retired or about to retire from active service.

SECTION 5. Transition Assistance Board: A Transition Assistance Board shall be created under
the Department of National Defense to formulate guidelines, create a system of skills certification
and design programs for employment, in consonance with the objectives of the Transition
Assistance Program.

SECTION 6. Rules and Regulations: The Department of National Defense (DND) and the
Department of Budget and Management (DBM) shall promulgate the implementing rules and
regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.


SECTION 7. Appropriations: The amount necessary for the implementation of the provisions of
this Act shall be sourced from the budget of the Department of National Defense (DND) which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).

SECTION 8. Separability Clause: Should any provision herein be declared unconstitutional or
invalid, other provisions hereof which are not affected shall be in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause: All laws, orders, decrees, rules and regulations and issuances or
parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or amended,
accordingly.

SECTION 10. Effectivity: This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official
Gazette or two (2) newspapers of general circulation.