WHEREAS, it is desirable that the benefits through such a banking institution which are available to veterans and their beneficiaries shall also be made to military personnel even before their retirement or honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the Philippines; ...

AN ACT AMENDING SECTION FOUR OF THE CHARTER OF THE PHILIPPINE VETERANS BANK ...

Presidential Decree No. 1636: Further Amending Republic Act No. 1161 Otherwise Known as Social Security Law WHEREAS, under Article II Section 7 of the Constitution of the Philippines, it is the declared policy of the State to “establish, maintain and ensure adequate social services in the field of . . . social security to guarantee the enjoyment by the people of a decent standard of living”; WHEREAS, under Sec. 2 of the Social Security Law, it is the declared policy of the Republic of the Philippines to “establish, develop, promote and perfect a sound and viable tax-exempt social security service ...

Presidential Decree No. 1202: Further Amending Republic Act No. 1161 Otherwise Known as Social Security Law WHEREAS, under Article II, Section 7 of the Constitution of the Philippines, it is the declared policy of the State to “establish, maintain and ensure adequate social services in the field of . . . social security to guarantee the enjoyment by the people of a decent standard of living;” WHEREAS, in view of the increased membership of judicious management of funds by the Social Security System, it is now possible for the SSS to further increase benefits to its members without any new ...

Presidential Decree No. 1083: Code of Muslim Personal Laws of the Philippines A DECREE TO ORDAIN AND PROMULGATE A CODE RECOGNIZING THE SYSTEM OF FILIPINO MUSLIM LAWS, CODIFYING MUSLIM PERSONAL LAWS, AND PROVIDING FOR ITS ADMINISTRATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, pursuant to the spirit of the provision of the Constitution of the Philippines that, in order to promote the advancement and effective participation of the National Cultural Communities in the building of the New Society, the State shall consider their customs, traditions, beliefs and interests in the formulation and implementation of its policies; WHEREAS, Islamic law and its principles ...

There is established in the Armed Forces of the Philippines a Women's Auxiliary Corps which shall perform non-combat/administrative duties and such other functions and service as may be prescribed by the Secretary of National Defense. It shall composed of officers and enlisted women, the full complement of which shall be as determined annually by the Chief of Staff, AFP, subject to the approval of the Secretary of National Defense; Provided, that the ratio of officers to enlisted women shall be one officer for every twenty enlisted women; and Provided, further, that the number of officers in each grade shall be ...

Presidential Decree No. 633: Creating the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the United Nations has designated 1975 as International Women’s Year with its central theme of “Equality, Development and Peace”; WHEREAS, the United Nations will convene during International Women’s Year an International Conference in which, inter alia, will be launched an international action-program including short and long term measures aimed at achieving the integration of women as full and equal partners with men in the total development effort; WHEREAS, the Government of the Republic of the Philippines recognizes the significant contribution of ...

Presidential Decree No. 603: The Child and Youth Welfare Code TITLE I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES Article 1. Declaration of Policy. – The Child is one of the most important assets of the nation. Every effort should be exerted to promote his welfare and enhance his opportunities for a useful and happy life. The child is not a mere creature of the State. Hence, his individual traits and aptitudes should be cultivated to the utmost insofar as they do not conflict with the general welfare. The molding of the character of the child start at the home. Consequently, every member of the ...

Presidential Decree No. 442: Labor Code of the Philippines A DECREE INSTITUTING A LABOR CODE, THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING LABOR AND SOCIAL LAWS TO AFFORD PROTECTION TO LABOR, PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND INSURE INDUSTRIAL PEACE BASED ON SOCIAL JUSTICE. ARTICLE 1. Name of Decree. – This Decree shall be known as the “Labor Code of the Philippines”. ART. 2. Date of effectivity. – This Code shall take effect six (6) months after its promulgation. ART. 3. Declaration of basic policy. – The State shall afford protection to labor, promote full employment, ensure equal work opportunities regardless of ...

Presidential Decree No. 148: Amending Further Certain Sections of Republic Act 679, as amended, Commonly Known as the Woman and Child Labor Law WHEREAS, under Section 9, Article II of the New Constitution, the State shall among other policies, afford protection to labor, promote full employment and equality in employment, ensure equal work opportunities regardless of sex, race, or creed, and regulate the relations between workers and employers; WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to translate these policies into meaningful reality consistent with the demands of national development particularly in so far as the employment of women and minors is ...