Redefines 'Veteran' in RA 6948

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Republic Act No. 9396: Redefines 'Veteran' in RA 6948

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Title Supreme Court: Redefines 'Veteran' in RA 6948

Law: Republic Act No. 9396

Decision Date: Mar 10, 2007

Republic Act No. 9396 redefines the term "veteran" in the Philippines, expanding its scope to include individuals who served in various conflicts and those who served in the Armed Forces of the Philippines for a certain period, while ensuring consistency in the legal framework and implementation through the Department of National Defense.

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Scope and Applicability to Military Personnel

The Act applies specifically to persons entering military service after the law's effectivity date.
It aims to redefine and clarify the criteria for recognizing veterans.

Implementation and Administration of Veterans Benefits

The Department of National Defense (DND) is tasked with issuing the implementing rules and regulations necessary for the administration of veterans benefits as provided under Republic Act No. 6948 and its amendments.

Repealing Provision

Any existing laws, rules, regulations, orders, circulars, and memoranda inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly to ensure conformity.

Effectivity Clause

The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in at least two national newspapers of general circulation, ensuring public awareness and legal enforceability.

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