PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 352

: The main objective is to provide special group term insurance coverage to members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as a financial amelioration measure for their dependents, enhancing their efficiency in performing duties that involve exposure to danger.
: Active service members of the AFP, including cadets of the Philippine Military Academy, Philippine Air Force Flying School, probationary officers, trainees, and draftees.
: The government pays fifty percent (50%) of the insurance premium, with the remaining fifty percent (50%) paid by each member.
: The insurance coverage amount does not exceed P6,000 per member annually.
: The Government Service Insurance System or other insurance firms, together with the Chief of Staff of the AFP, agree on terms and conditions, with the approval of the Secretary of National Defense.
: Coverage is compulsory for members mentioned, as it is an annual special group term coverage program.
: Funds for the government’s counterpart premium payments shall be appropriated from the National Treasury and included thereafter in the annual appropriations of the AFP.
: No, the special group term insurance is in addition to the compulsory insurance as provided by existing laws.
: It took effect immediately upon its signing on December 22, 1973.