Acceptance After Service Termination and Posthumous Awards
- The entitlement to accept such awards is not extinguished by the individual's cessation of service in the Philippine Expeditionary Force or the United Nations military forces.
- The award must relate to acts performed during active service under United Nations authority enforcing its policies, orders, or sanctions.
- In cases where the individual dies prior to accepting the award, legal heirs are authorized to accept the award on the deceased's behalf.
Effective Date of the Act
- The entire Act becomes effective immediately upon approval by the appropriate government authority.
Key Legal Concepts
- Recognition of multinational military cooperation under the United Nations framework.
- Continuity of rights to foreign military honors even after the termination of service.
- Legal provision for the acceptance of awards posthumously by heirs.
- Authorization to publicly display foreign military decorations consistent with regulations.