Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9499)
The short title of Republic Act No. 9499 is the "Filipino World War II Veterans Pensions and Benefits Act of 2008."
The declared policy of the State is to recognize and reward the courage and heroism of Filipino World War II veterans by granting them pensions and benefits even if similar pensions and benefits are already provided by the United States Government.
A veteran, as defined in Section 2(a) of RA 6948 (as amended), who is at least sixty-five (65) years old shall be paid an old-age pension of Five Thousand Pesos (PhP5,000.00) monthly for life, unless he is actually receiving a similar pension for the same consideration from other government funds.
The monthly old-age pension is Five Thousand Pesos (PhP5,000.00).
A veteran shall not receive the pension if he is actually receiving a similar pension for the same consideration from other government funds.
The surviving spouse shall be paid a monthly pension of Five Thousand Pesos (PhP5,000.00) regardless of age until he/she remarries or dies, unless he/she is receiving a similar pension from other Philippine Government funds.
No, the pension ceases if the surviving spouse remarries or dies.
No, the pension to the surviving spouse under Section 11 is separate and distinct from the death pension granted under Section 12.
The funding to carry out RA 9499 shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
All inconsistent laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or issuances are repealed or modified accordingly.
RA 9499 shall take effect fifteen (15) days following the completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines.
If any portion or provision of the Act is declared unconstitutional, the remainder or any provisions not affected shall remain in force and effect.