Title
Increase of WWII Disabled Veterans Pension
Law
Republic Act No. 5753
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1969
Republic Act No. 5753 increases the pension of totally disabled World War II veterans and provides healthcare benefits for them and their dependents in the Philippines.
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Pension for Dependents

  • Dependents entitled to a pension include the veteran's wife and unmarried minor children under eighteen years of age.
  • The pension for each qualifying dependent is set at thirty pesos per month.
  • Dependents actually receiving a similar pension from other government funds are excluded from receiving this additional pension.

Medical and Hospitalization Benefits

  • Veterans covered under this law are entitled to necessary hospitalization and medical care in addition to their pension.

Appropriation of Funds

  • An amount of three million five hundred thousand pesos (₱3,500,000) is authorized to be appropriated from the National Treasury.
  • This appropriation is supplemental to current appropriations and intended to support the implementation of the increased pensions and benefits.

Effectivity of the Law

  • The law shall take effect immediately upon its approval, ensuring that eligible veterans and their dependents receive the increased pension without delay.

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