Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 2640)
The public corporation created under Republic Act No. 2640 is officially named the Veterans Federation of the Philippines.
The Veterans Federation of the Philippines is under the control and supervision of the Secretary of National Defense.
Only associations integrated by veterans who served in the naval, air or land arms or services of the Philippines during the Philippine Revolution, World War I or II, the United States Army Forces in the Far East during World War II, Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea in the Korean Campaign, or any future armed conflict involving the Philippines are eligible. These veterans must be honorably discharged, separated, active, or on inactive reserve military rosters.
The Federation has perpetual succession, power to sue and be sued, hold and receive property, invest funds for veterans' benefit, provide assistance, operate enterprises for veterans' welfare, adopt and change seals, maintain offices nationwide, publish materials, and generally perform acts necessary to promote its purposes, all subject to approval by the Secretary of National Defense.
The primary purposes include upholding and defending the democratic way of life, representing and defending Filipino veterans' interests, coordinating veterans' efforts, promoting mutual help among comrades-in-arms, perpetuating wartime experiences, undertaking charity and relief work, preserving peace and order, fostering love of country, and inculcating civic consciousness.
The Federation is non-sectarian and non-political in character, and affiliation to it does not affect liability for military service.
The governing body is the Supreme Council, whose number, qualifications, election, and terms are prescribed by the Federation’s constitution and by-laws. The persons named in Section One of the Act are the first Supreme Council members.
Yes, any donations or contributions from the government must be expended by the Supreme Council only for the purposes stated in the Act.
No, the Federation is expressly exempt from payment of any and all taxes.
By the last day of the month following the end of each fiscal year, the Federation must submit a report of its proceedings, including a full and itemized account of receipts and expenditures, to the President of the Philippines or the Secretary of National Defense.