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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE , 
S. No. bo4
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Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
GRANTING EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AND OR INCENTIVES TO THE CHILDREN 
OF FALLEN MILITARY AND UNIFORMED PERSONNEL AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article 14, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution mandates that the State shall protect 
and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take 
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.
Our uniformed personnel stands as the first line of defense in protecting the peace, 
security, and stability of the nation. Whether in the face of crime, terrorism, calamities, 
or national emergencies, they do serve with integrity, bravery, and heroism. Often times, 
they are placing their lives in great peril. Many of them make the ultimate sacrifice, losing 
their lives in the line of duty. When these tragedies occur, it is not only the nation that 
grieves, but the families they left behind particularly their children who bear the heavy 
burden of loss and uncertainty.
This legislative measure seeks to provide recognition and lasting support to the 
children of military and uniformed personnel who are killed or rendered permanently 
incapacitated in the line of duty. It grants full educational scholarships to their children 
from the time of death or incapacity of the parent until the completion of a four (4) or 
five (5) year college degree in any school, college or university. The scholarship covers


tuition and other mandatory fees. Through this bili, the nation not only honors their 
sacrifice and heroism, but also empowers the next generation to carry forward the ideals 
for which their parents so bravely stood.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is earnestly
sought.
SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LA\ RENCE "BONG" T. GO


TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE 
S. No. 4
25 JUL16 P4:16
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Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
GRANTING EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AND OR INCENTIVES TO THE CHILDREN 
OF FALLEN MILITARY AND UNIFORMED PERSONNEL AND FOR OTHER 
PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled.
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SECTION 1. Short Title. — This Act shall be known as the "Scholarship for Children
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of fallen MUPAct of2025."
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SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is the policy of the State to protect and promote 
the right of every citizen to quality education at all levels, and to take appropriate 
measures to ensure that education is accessible to all. In line with this mandate, it is 
imperative to recognize the critical role of our military and uniformed personnel including, 
but not limited to, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police 
(PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Bureau of 
Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and Bureau of Jail 
Management and Penology (BJMP).
SEC. 3. Educational Benefit — All children of military and uniformed personnel 
including, but not limited to, those from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), 
Philippine National Police (PNP), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Philippine Coast


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Guard (PCG), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
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(PDEA), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) who are killed in the line
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of duty or who have suffered permanent incapacity in the fulfilment of their mandate,
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shall be entitled to educational assistance in the form of scholarships.
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This scholarship shall cover educational expenses from the time of the personnel's 
death or permanent incapacity until the completion of a four (4)- or five (5)-year college 
degree. The scholarship grant shall be applicable to any school, college, or university. 
Beneficiaries shall be fully exempt from the payment of any and all school fees.
SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher 
Education (CHED), the Department of Social Welfare and Development and other relevant 
offices and or agencies shali promulgate the rules and regulations to implement the 
provisions of this Act.
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SEC. 5. Separability Clause. — If any part or provision of this Act is held invalid or
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unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. — All laws, executive orders, issuances, decrees, and 
rules and regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are deemed 
amended, modified, or repeaied accordingly.
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SEC. 7. Effectivity. — This Act shail take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
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in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.


Approved,