Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services
The MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14, issued on June 7, 2018, emphasizes the strict implementation of Republic Act No. 9049, which grants certain benefits to Medal of Valor awardees and their families, including a 20% discount on sea travel across the Philippines. This directive aligns with the Department of Transportation's Department Order No. 2018-011. It is stated that the provisions also extend to Medal of Valor awardees integrated into the Philippine National Police. Awardees must present a valid Medal of Valor Identification Card to access these benefits, and violations of this mandate will incur penalties under RA No. 9049. The advisory took effect immediately following its publication on June 12, 2018.
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- What is Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services about?
- The MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14, issued on June 7, 2018, emphasizes the strict implementation of Republic Act No. 9049, which grants certain benefits to Medal of Valor awardees and their families, including a 20% discount on sea travel across the Philippines. This directive aligns with the Department of Transportation's Department Order No. 2018-011. It is stated that the provisions also extend to Medal of Valor awardees integrated into the Philippine National Police. Awardees must present a valid Medal of Valor Identification Card to access these benefits, and violations of this mandate will incur penalties under RA No. 9049. The advisory took effect immediately following its publication on June 12, 2018.
- What type of law is MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14?
- Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services (MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services enacted?
- Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services (MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14) was enacted on Jun 7, 2018.
- What is the citation for Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services?
- Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services, MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14, Jun 7, 2018 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Maritime Industry Authority
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 7, 2018
MARINA ADVISORY NO. 2018-14
| TO | : | All Undersecretaries and Assistant Secretaries |
| The Acting Prosecutor General and All Chiefs of Prosecution Offices in National Capital Region (NCR) | ||
| All Chiefs of Services and Programs, DOJ Proper | ||
| SUBJECT | : | Firearms Registration/LTOPF/Permit to Carry Applications |
Notice is hereby given that the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) shall strictly implement the provisions of Republic Act No. 9049 (RA No. 9049) relative to transportation by water. This is in compliance with Department Order No. 2018-011 issued 10 May 2018 by the Department of Transportation.
Section 3 (5) of RA No. 9049, otherwise known as "An Act Granting Monthly Gratuity and Privileges to an Awardee of the Medal of Valor, Providing Funds therefor, and for Other purposes," mandates that a Medal of Valor awardee, his/her widow/widower and/or dependents, as the case may be, shall be entitled to a twenty percent (20%) discount on fare for sea travel, including advanced booking, from all entities and establishments, whether public or private, relative to utilization of transportation services anywhere in the country.
In view thereof, all concerned are strictly enjoined to be mindful of the following:
1. The provisions of RA No. 9049 shall also apply to the Medal of Valor awardees under Presidential Decree No. 1687 who have since been integrated to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
2. For the availment of benefits and privileges under this Order, the Medal of Valor awardee, his/her widow/widower and/or dependents, as the case may be, shall present as proof of eligibility, a valid and original Medal of Valor Identification Card issued by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) which shall be honored nationwide.
3. Any person who shall deny an awardee, his/her widow/widower and/or dependents or beneficiaries of the privileges and benefits due him/her/them shall be placed under the penalties imposed under RA No. 9049. SaCIDT
This MARINA Advisory shall take effect immediately after its publication once in a newspaper of general circulation.
(SGD.) REY LEONARDO B. GUERREROAdministrator
Published in the Business Mirror on June 12, 2018.
Cite This Law
Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services, MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14, Jun 7, 2018 (Philippines)
Implementing Guidelines of RA 9049 Providing Benefits and Privileges for a Medal of Valor Awardee Relative to Utilization of Transportation Services, MARINA Advisory No. 2018-14 (Phil. 2018)
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