Question & AnswerQ&A (PVAO SUPPLEMENTARY GUIDELINES NO. 90-5)
The effective period is from 8 December 1941 to 3 July 1946.
Persons who served within Philippine territorial limits between 8 December 1941 and 3 July 1946 in either Filipino citizens in the military service of allied forces or foreign nationals in the military service of the Philippine Army or recognized guerilla organizations.
Filipino citizens who served in the Old Philippine Scouts, New Philippine Scouts, the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and other friendly foreign forces.
Yes, foreign nationals who served in these organizations during the war are considered veterans and eligible for certain benefits.
No, they are not eligible for educational benefits.
Their period of entitlement is computed in accordance with Section 15 of DND Department Order Number A-049.
They must have been disabled due to sickness, disease, wounds, or injuries sustained in line of duty within Philippine territorial limits between 8 December 1941 and 3 July 1946.
No, they are not eligible for disability pension.
The veteran must have died in line of duty within Philippine territorial limits during the period or died after honorable separation due to wounds, injuries, sickness or disease incurred in line of duty during the period 8 December 1941 to 3 July 1946.
The veteran must have participated in any engagement against the enemy or completed 30 days continuous or 60 days cumulative service within Philippine territorial limits during the period from 8 December 1941 to 3 July 1946.