Republic Act No. 616: Armed forces death gratuity and disability pension act of 1951

In plain language

An act providing for gratuities and pensions for officers and enlisted men who die or become disabled as a result of wounds, injuries, or disease incurred in line of duty, with appropriate appropriations and administrative provisions.

Gratuity of P3,000 to surviving widow and children upon death of a service member.

Monthly disability pension ranging from P30 to P100 based on disability percentage.

Additional P30 or P40 increments for specific anatomical losses.

Determinations of service connection and disability grade to be made before honorable discharge.

Administration of funds by the Philippine Veterans Board.

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Armed Forces

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Veterans

[ REPUBLIC ACT NO. 616, May 15, 1951 ]

AN ACT TO CONVERT THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF ITOGON, SUB-PROVINCE OF BENGUET MOUNTAIN PROVINCE, INTO A REGULAR MUNICIPALITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE MUNICIPALITY OF ITOGON.

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

Section 1

The municipal district of Itogon, sub-province of Benguet, Mountain Province, is hereby converted into a new municipality to be known as Municipality of Itogon.

Section 2

The present municipal district mayor, vice-mayor, and councilors shall continue as such officials of the new municipality with the powers and duties of the same in regular municipalities and shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved, May 15, 1951.

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