QuestionsQuestions (IRR of Republic Act No. 11697)
RA 11164 increases the monthly old-age pension of senior veterans of World War II, Korean, and Vietnam wars.
Veterans of World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars.
It shall be increased to Twenty Thousand Pesos (₱20,000.00) per month.
No. The increase applies only to Korean and Vietnam war veterans who are not receiving pension from the AFP.
The increased old-age pension is granted only if Korean and Vietnam veterans are not receiving pension from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
Entitlement is limited to eligible living senior veterans.
No. The entitlement to the increase is not transferable to any family members and/or dependents.
The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) must prioritize distribution of the benefits granted under the Act.
The amount needed for initial implementation is charged against the current year’s available appropriation of the PVAO.
Thereafter, the sums needed for continued implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
All existing laws or parts thereof inconsistent with RA 11164 are repealed or modified accordingly.
Fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
No. Under the proviso in Section 2, the increase applies to Korean and Vietnam veterans who are not receiving pension from the AFP.
Yes. It limits entitlement to eligible living senior veterans, meaning the benefit is not meant for transfer or posthumous claims by dependents.
It emphasizes that the PVAO must prioritize distribution using any available appropriation it already has, before relying on amounts included in the annual General Appropriations Act.