Law Summary
Composition of the Military Service Board
- The Board consists of a Chairman and four members.
- Members are nominated by the Administrator of the PVAO.
- Appointments of the Chairman and members are made by the Secretary of National Defense.
Duration of the Board's Existence
- The Board will operate for a maximum period of one (1) year from the date this Executive Order becomes effective.
- Upon the expiration of this period, the Board shall cease to exist.
Rulemaking and Implementation
- The Administrator of the PVAO is tasked to issue the Implementing Rules and Regulations to ensure effective execution of this Order.
- These regulations require approval from the Secretary of National Defense.
- The rules and regulations are to be issued within thirty (30) days from the approval of the Executive Order.
Funding Provisions
- Operational expenses for the Board shall be funded by the existing budgets of the PVAO and the Department of National Defense (DND).
- If needed, additional funding may be sourced from the President's Contingency Fund.
Repealing Clause
- All prior orders, issuances, rules, regulations, or parts inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified to conform with its provisions.
Effectivity of the Executive Order
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon its approval.
Legal Authority and Context
- The creation of this Board responds to the cessation of the previous MSB established under R.A. 8440, which expired on January 26, 2001.
- It addresses the ongoing concerns of claimants who have persistently sought resolution of their WWII military service claims.
- The President exercises authority pursuant to the Administrative Code of 1987 and relevant Presidential Decrees to reorganize government functions.
- The Order reflects a commitment to justice and equity for rightful WWII military service claimants.