QuestionsQuestions (HLURB ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 02, S. 2011)
The State declares a policy to consistently honor military heroes to strengthen patriotic spirit, by providing adequate social services and financial rewards to Medal of Valor awardees for supreme self-sacrifice and distinctive acts of heroism and gallantry.
A lifetime monthly gratuity of Twenty thousand pesos (₱20,000).
No. It is separate and distinct from any salary or pension the awardee is currently receiving or will receive from the government.
It accrues in equal shares and with the right of accretion to the surviving spouse until she remarries and to the children (legitimate, adopted, or illegitimate) until they reach age 18 or until they marry, whichever comes earlier.
No. The gratuity shall not be included in the computation of gross income and shall be exempt from taxation under Title III, Chapter VI of Republic Act No. 8424 (Tax Reform Act of 1997).
Yes. The provisions apply to Medal of Valor awardees under Presidential Decree No. 1687 who have since been integrated to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
From the Philippine National Police.
The President is authorized upon joint recommendation of the Chief of Staff of the AFP, the Secretaries of the Department of National Defense and the Department of Budget and Management to adjust at a reasonable time and rates, considering economic/social factors such as inflation. No increase within three (3) years after effectivity and no oftener than once every five (5) years thereafter.
Examples: (1) precedence in employment in government agencies/GOCCs (if qualified); (2) priority in approval of housing applications; (3) priority in acquisition of public lands and preferential right in pasture lands and exploitation of natural resources; (4) privilege of loans up to ₱500,000 from government-owned/controlled financial institutions without collateral/pledge/mortgage; (5) 20% discount in establishments for transportation/lodging/hotels, restaurants, recreation/sport centers, and medicine nationwide (private establishments may claim tax credits); (6) 20% discount on admission fees to theaters/cinema/circuses and similar places (tax credits for private establishments); (7) free medical and dental services and consultation anywhere (private hospitals/clinics may claim cost as tax credit).
The awardee or the dependent must also meet the job qualifications or requirements.
The awardee/widow/widower/dependents may obtain loans in an aggregate amount not exceeding ₱500,000 from government-owned/controlled financial institutions without having to put up any collateral or constitute any pledge or mortgage to secure payment.
Private establishments relative to the 20% discounts may claim the cost as tax credits.
An awardee and/or his/her heirs/beneficiaries are exempted from payment of tuition and matriculation fees in public or private schools/universities/colleges, including courses leading to degrees such as MD, LLB, and BSN or allied/similar courses.
Upon reaching admission age as a cadet/cadette in the PMA, the awardee (and/or son or daughter, as stated) shall be given a quota if interested to join the cadet corps, or otherwise be given priority for direct commission and/or call to active duty (CAD) and/or enlistment in the regular force of the AFP, if qualified.
Imprisonment of three (3) years to six (6) years and a fine of ₱100,000 to ₱300,000 at the court’s discretion. If the offender is a public officer, the offender also faces perpetual absolute disqualification from public office and loses retirement or gratuity benefits under the law; if already separated and received benefits, restitution to the government is required for amounts received after the commission of the offense.
Elective and appointive officials and employees, permanent or temporary, whether in the classified, unclassified, or exemption service, receiving compensation even nominal, from the government.
Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, a person convicted under RA 9049 shall not be entitled to the benefits of Presidential Decree No. 968, as amended (Probation Law of 1976).
Initially, the amount necessary is charged against current savings of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. If savings are insufficient, the grant is applied uniformly to all awardees/beneficiaries. Thereafter, amounts needed shall be included in the annual budget of the AFP.