Compensation to Heirs of Local Government Official Who Dies During His/Her Term of Office
Republic Act No. 779, enacted on June 21, 1952, provides for compensation equivalent to six months' salary for the surviving spouse, minor legitimate children, or parents of an elective provincial, city, or municipal official who dies during their term of office. The compensation is granted upon proof of the official's death and is applicable if the official is receiving a fixed salary. However, if the deceased official is single, the benefits can be claimed by their parents. The Act stipulates that if the deceased is entitled to retirement or gratuity under other laws, the surviving spouse is not eligible for these benefits.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 779
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 21, 1952
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 779
AN ACT GRANTING COMPENSATION EQUIVALENT TO SIX MONTHS' PAY TO THE SPOUSE OR MINOR LEGITIMATE CHILDREN OR PARENTS OF ANY ELECTIVE PROVINCIAL, CITY OR MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL WHO DIES DURING HIS OR HER TERM OF OFFICE
SECTION 1. Upon the death of any elective provincial, city or municipal official, receiving a fixed salary, during his or her term of office, and upon proof of his or her death, said province, city or municipality is hereby authorized to grant compensation equivalent to six months' salary of the deceased official, to the unmarried surviving spouse and his or her unmarried minor legitimate children or to his or her parents if the deceased official is single: Provided, however, That when any such official is entitled to retirement or gratuity under any other law, the surviving spouse shall not be entitled to the benefits of this Act. cdt
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 21, 1952
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 48, No. 9, p. 3741 in September 1952
Cite This Law
Compensation to Heirs of Local Government Official Who Dies During His/Her Term of Office, Republic Act No. 779, Jun 21, 1952 (Philippines)
Compensation to Heirs of Local Government Official Who Dies During His/Her Term of Office, Republic Act No. 779 (Phil. 1952)
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