Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1855)
The main purpose is to amend Section 4 of the Charter of the Philippine Veterans Bank to include additional categories of veterans entitled to benefits, ensuring the perpetuity of the bank.
Those who served in the regularly constituted air, land, or naval services or in recognized non-regular military units during World War II, those who served in the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea during the Korean Campaign or any future armed conflict involving the Philippines, and retirees from the Armed Forces of the Philippines with at least 10 years of service after World War II.
Yes, widows, orphans, and compulsory heirs of deceased veterans in the direct ascending and descending lines (excluding grandchildren and great-grandchildren) are included as beneficiaries under the definition of veterans.
They must have served in military service for at least 10 years after World War II, must have been honorably discharged or separated from service, or continue in active military service or be listed in the military roster on inactive reserve.
The share of each beneficiary—whether veteran, widow, orphan, or compulsory heir—is equal regardless of rank or services rendered. Orphans of a deceased veteran collectively count as one unit and share the same benefits as a surviving war veteran or widow.
The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and the Armed Forces of the Philippines determine the identity and number of eligible veterans based on official records and data.
An appeal for review can be made within fifteen days from notice of the decision to the President of the Philippines or the Supreme Court, whose decision is final.
The reckoning date is the date of approval of this Act, December 26, 1982.
They are organizations duly recognized or acknowledged by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and the Armed Forces of the Philippines, which keep official rosters of veterans.
Notice is served in writing and by registered mail either directly to the interested parties or through their veterans organization. Additionally, a public notice is published for three consecutive weeks in two newspapers of general circulation.
Yes, the official registry books kept by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and the Armed Forces of the Philippines are irrevocable public records, and true certified copies may be released for official purposes only.