Employment and Land Privileges
- Awardees and their widows/dependents are given priority employment in government agencies and government-owned or controlled corporations.
- They have priority rights in acquiring public lands under the Public Land Act.
- They are granted preferential rights to lease pasture lands and exploit natural resources.
Educational Benefits
- Medal of Valor awardees, heirs, or beneficiaries are exempt from paying tuition and matriculation fees.
- This exemption applies to public and private educational institutions.
- The benefit covers pre-school, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses, including MD, LLB, BSN, and allied courses.
- This provision overrides limitations set by PD 577 related to scholarships for military personnel who died or are incapacitated.
Military Academy and Service Entry Advantages
- Awardees and their sons, upon meeting the admission age for the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), are given a quota and exemption from the mental examination for admission.
- They are given priority for direct commission, call to active duty (CAD), or enlistment in the regular Armed Forces of the Philippines if qualified.
Effectivity
- The decree takes effect immediately upon promulgation.
This decree underscores the government's recognition of the extraordinary valor of Filipino soldiers awarded the Medal of Valor by providing them and their families with tangible benefits, including financial, employment, educational, and military service priorities.