Act
Approved June 1, 1948

Republic Act No. 208

An act providing a life pension for widows of ex-presidents of the philippines

An Act Providing a Life Pension for Widows of Ex-Presidents of the Philippines

In plain language

Provides a life pension for widows of ex-presidents of the Philippines, payable monthly by the Treasury.

  • Life pension of twelve thousand pesos per year
  • Eligibility: widow of ex-President or President who dies in office
  • Effective date: April 15, 1948
Pension
Widows
Ex-Presidents
Philippines

REPUBLIC ACT No. 208

An Act Providing a Life Pension for Widows of Ex-Presidents of the Philippines

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

The widow of an ex-President of the Philippines, or of a President who dies in office shall be entitled to a life pension of twelve thousand pesos per year payable to her monthly by the Treasury of the Philippines.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect on April fifteen, nineteen hundred and forty-eight.

Approved: June 1, 1948.

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