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Approved August 24, 2023

Republic Act No. 11958

An act rationalizing the disability pension of veterans, amending for the purpose republic act no. 6948, entitled, "an act standardizing and upgrading the benefits for military veterans and their dependents", as amended

AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE DISABILITY PENSION OF VETERANS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6948, ENTITLED, "AN ACT STANDARDIZING AND UPGRADING THE BENEFITS FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS", AS AMENDED

In plain language

This act rationalizes disability pension rates for veterans, amending RA 6948 to set new pension levels based on disability rating, provide benefits for spouses and minor children, and include provisions on appropriation, effectivity, and repealing conflicting laws.

  • New pension rates based on disability percentage
  • Spouse and minor children benefits
  • Pension for veterans reaching age 70 who are not receiving disability pension
  • Appropriation from Pension and Gratuity Fund and General Appropriations Act
  • Effectivity 15 days after publication
  • Repealing clause for conflicting laws
Veterans
Disability Pension
RA 11958
RA 6948
Philippines

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11958, August 24, 2023 ]

AN ACT RATIONALIZING THE DISABILITY PENSION OF VETERANS, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6948, ENTITLED, "AN ACT STANDARDIZING AND UPGRADING THE BENEFITS FOR MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS", AS AMENDED

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1

Section 5 of Republic Act No. 6948, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

> "Section 5.*Pension Rates.*- A veteran who is disabled owing to sickness, disease, wounds or injuries sustained in line of duty shall be given a monthly disability pension in accordance with the rates prescribed hereunder: > > (a) If and while the disability is rated anywhere from ten to thirtyper centum(10% - 30%), the monthly pension shall be Four thousand five hundred pesos (P4,500.00); (b) If and while the disability is rated anywhere from thirty-one to fortyper centum(31% - 40%), the monthly pension shall be Five thousand three hundred pesos (P5,300); (c) If and while the disability is rated anywhere from forty-one to fiftyper centum(41% - 50%), the monthly pension shall be Six thousand one hundred pesos (P6,100.00); (d) If and while the disability is rated anywhere from fifty-one to sixtyper centum(51% - 60%), the monthly pension shall be Six thousand nine hundred pesos (P6,900.00); (e) If and while the disability is rated anywhere from sixty-one to seventyper centum(61% - 70%), the monthly pension shall be Seven thousand seven hundred pesos (P7,700); (f) If and while the disability is rated anywhere from seventy-one to eightyper centum(71% - 80%), the monthly pension shall be Eight thousand five hundred pesos (P8,500.00); (g) If and while the disability is rated anywhere from eighty-one to ninetyper centum(81% - 90%), the monthly pension shall be Nine thousand three hundred pesos (P9,300.00); (h) if and while the disability is rated anywhere from ninety-one to one hundredper centum(91% - 100%), the monthly pension shall be Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00); plus One thousand pesos (P1,000.00) for the spouse and each unmarried minorchildren:*Provided,*That a veteran, upon reaching the age of seventy (70) and not receiving disability pension under this Act, is deemed disabled and shall be entitled to a monthly pension of One thousand seven hundred pesos (P1,700.00) only:*Provided, further*,That the entitlement to the disability pension authorized herein shall be prospective and limited to eligible living veterans only."

Section 2

Appropriations.*- The initial amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall be charged against the Pension and Gratuity Fund. Thereafter, such sums as may be needed for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

Section 3

Separability Clause.*- If any provision or part thereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision or part not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

Section 4

Repealing Clause.*- Any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule, or regulation contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby repealed, modified, or amended accordingly.

Section 5

Effectivity.*- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete publication in theOfficial Gazetteor in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved:

| (SGD.)FERDINAND MARTIN G. ROMUALDEZ Speaker of the House of Representatives | (SGD.)JUAN MIGUEL F. ZUBIRI President of the Senate |

This Act, which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 1480 and House Bill No. 7939, was passed by the Senate of the Philippines and the House of Representatives on May 31, 2023.

| (SGD.)REGINALD S. VELASCO Secretary General House of Representatives | (SGD.)RENATO N. BANTUG, JR.Secretary of the Senate |

Approved: 24 AUG 2023

(SGD.)FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR. President of the Philippines

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.