Amendment of RA 2640 on Veterans' Membership

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BATAS PAMBANSA BLG. 35: Amendment of RA 2640 on Veterans' Membership

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Amendment of RA 2640 on Veterans' Membership

Law: Batas Pambansa Blg. 35

Decision Date: Jun 27, 1979

Batas Pambansa Blg. 35 amends Republic Act Numbered Twenty-six hundred and forty, requiring that only veterans and retirees of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who have served during specific periods can become members of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines.

Conditions of Membership

Veterans or retirees must have either been honorably discharged or separated from military service.
Veterans who continue active military service or are listed on military rosters as inactive reserves are also eligible.

Amendment to Existing Law

This act amends Section Three of Republic Act No. 2640, which originally created the Veterans Federation of the Philippines.
The amendment refines and clarifies the eligibility criteria for affiliate membership to ensure proper representation of qualifying veterans.

Effectivity of the Act

The amendment takes effect immediately upon approval by the appropriate legislative body.
Ensures that the updated criteria are enforceable without delay to regulate membership of the Federation accordingly.

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