An act to establish a uniform retirement system for the armed forces of the philippines, to provide for separation therefrom, and for other purposes
An Act to Establish a Uniform Retirement System for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, to Provide for Separation Therefrom, and for Other Purposes
In plain language
The law establishes a uniform retirement system for Philippine Armed Forces personnel, defines eligibility for optional and compulsory retirement, provides gratuity and pension benefits, outlines benefits to families upon death, and sets rules for separation and recall of retired officers.
Optional retirement after 20 years of service; compulsory after 30 years or age 60 with 15 years.
Gratuity equal to 1 month base and longevity pay per year of service or annual retirement pay up to 75% of base and longevity pay.
Benefits to children and widow upon death with payout limits.
Retired officers remain on Army Register and retired list.
Retired officers subject to war rules and may be recalled with full pay.
Retirement
Armed Forces
Philippines
Uniform Retirement System
REPUBLIC ACT No. 343
AN ACT INCLUDING THE TEACHING OF SPANISH LANGUAGE IN HIGH SCHOOLS OF THE PHILIPPINES
Section 1
The teaching of Spanish language is hereby included as one of the possible subjects in all the high schools, either public or private, of the Philippines. The Secretary of Education shall take the necessary steps to comply with this provisions as soon as possible.
Section 2
This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: February 26, 1949
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