QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 4091)
Republic Act No. 4091 amends certain sections of the National Defense Act (as amended), specifically Section 53, and it also amends Section 19 of Republic Act No. 1831.
They must register for military training and service in the calendar year in which they will attain 20 years of age.
The period of training and service is 18 consecutive months.
Each person must receive military training for at least 6 months.
After training, he may be assigned for duty and service with elements of the Regular Force.
The Philippine Army, Philippine Constabulary, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, and separate Armed Forces of the Philippines units.
They shall receive a monthly base pay of not less than ₱10 for the first 10 months, and an additional ₱5 per month for service longer than 10 months.
They are entitled to meals and barracks accommodation, medical and dental attendance, clothing, and transportation.
Under regulations of the Secretary of National Defense, each person shall receive an allowance of not less than ₱75.
They shall receive pay and allowances at the same rates prescribed for enlisted men of the Regular Force.
The Secretary may, under regulations, allow payment of pay and allowances higher than those prescribed in the statute.
They are entitled to the same rules of pay and allowances prescribed for enlisted men of the Regular Force for overseas duty.
The words “military instruction,” “trainee instruction,” “military training,” “military trainee instruction,” “training,” “instruction,” “training instruction,” and “military service,” unless the context provides otherwise, are to be understood as “training service.”
It clarifies the meaning of multiple related terms in the law, which helps avoid ambiguity and ensures consistent interpretation by courts and administrators.
It takes effect upon its approval.
It indicates that the statute sets minimum standards (e.g., allowance not less than ₱75) but leaves the detailed implementation to administrative regulations issued by the Secretary.