Recognition of World War I Veterans
Republic Act No. 2241, enacted on June 18, 1959, recognizes Filipino veterans of World War I who served under allied forces or as members of the First Philippine National Guard. These veterans are entitled to wear designated military uniforms and decorations during special occasions, as determined by the Secretary of National Defense. The Philippine Veterans Commission will process their recognition using existing records from both the First Philippine National Guard Association and government archives. Additionally, recognized veterans will have priority for hospitalization in government hospitals, although the act does not provide for any monetary benefits.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 2241
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 18, 1959
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 2241
AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE THE VETERANS OF WORLD WAR I
SECTION 1. Any Filipino citizen who was enlisted and/or commissioned and served during World War I under the allied armed forces and/or who was a member of the First Philippine National Guard, either before or after its integration into the Army of the United States of America shall be considered a veteran of World War I. A veteran of World War I shall be entitled to wear such military uniform and decorations on special occasions as may be designated and designed by the Secretary of National Defense after due consultation with duly constituted authorities and recommendation of the First Philippine National Guard Veterans Association. cd
SECTION 2. For the purpose of processing those who are covered by this Act, the Philippine Veterans Commission shall be guided by the records of the First Philippine National Guard Association and the rosters now in the Archives of the Philippine Government and of the United States Government.
SECTION 3. Any duly recognized veteran of World War I shall be entitled, all things being equal, to priority in hospitalization in any government hospital: Provided, however, That nothing herein shall be construed to mean any monetary remuneration in any form.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 18, 1959
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 55, No. 29, p. 5514 on July 20, 1959
Cite This Law
Recognition of World War I Veterans, Republic Act No. 2241, Jun 18, 1959 (Philippines)
Recognition of World War I Veterans, Republic Act No. 2241 (Phil. 1959)
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