Serbisyo sa Beterano. Serbisyo sa Bayan. Pres. Aquino to Lead the ...

PVAO BulletinThe Quarterly Newsletter of the Philippine Veterans Affairs OfficeV O L U M E 5 I S S U E 1 M A R C H 2 0 1 2Pres. Aquino to Lead the 70th Araw ng Kagitingan RitesPresident Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III willlead the 70 th commemoration of Araw ng Kagitinganon April 9, 2012 at the Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrineof Valor), Mt. Samat, Pilar, Bataan to highlight the2012 Observance of the Philippine Veterans Week.This year marks the 70 th anniversary of threemajor historical events – the Heroism in Bataan, theinfamous Death March, and the Valor in Corregidor.With the theme, “BETERANO: Tagasulong ngTunay at Walang Humpay na Pagbabago” that underscoresthe significant contributions and the influentialroles of our veterans not defending the country butalso in keeping peace, upholding democracy andattaining progress, the Steering Committee onNational Observances lined-up a serious of activities to make this year’s commemoration more meaningful.Guided by Executive Order No. 23, Series of 1987 and Proclamation No. 466, series of 1989, theseactivities aim to promote, preserve, and memorialize the principles, ideals, and deeds of our war veterans asa means to enhance patriotism and love for the country, especially among the youth of the land. Theseactivities include:04 April 2012 (Wednesday), 6:00 AMSUNRISE CEREMONYLibingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig CityGuest of Honor: LtGen. Emmanuel T. Bautista AFPCommanding General, Philippine Army04 April 2012 (Wednesday), 7:00 AMWREATH-LAYING CEREMONYLibingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig CityGuest of Honor: Hon. Voltaire T. GazminSecretary of National Defense10 April 2012 (Tuesday), 9:00 AMPAGGUNITA SA CAPASCapas National Shrine, Capas, TarlacGuest of Honor: Ms. Maragarita “Ting-ting” CojuangcoFormer Governor, Province of Tarlac11 April 2012 (Wednesday), 5:00 PMSUNSET CEREMONYLibingan ng mga BayaniGuest of Honor: Mr. Alberto D. Lina (Son of a Veteran)President, Lina Group of Companies04 April 2012 (Wednesday), 9:00 AMREVIEW IN HONOR OF THE VETERANSHunters ROTC Guerilla, Philippine ArmySpecial Guest: Honorable Sigfrido R. TingaRepresentative, 2 nd District of Taguig City07 April 2012 (Saturday), 9:00 AMTRIBUTE TO ALL FILIPINO HEROESCorregidor Island, Cavite CityGuest of Honor: Atty. Jose D. Lina, Jr.09 April 2012 (Monday), 9:00 AMARAW NG KAGITINGANMount Samat National Shrine, Pilar, BataanGuest of Honor: H.E. BENIGNO S. AQUINO IIIPresident of the PhilippinesSerbisyo sa Beterano. Serbisyo sa Bayan.

PVAO BulletinP A G E 2VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012Pres. Aquino responds to questions from members of the media during the press briefing after the unveiling & tour of the museum.RP-Korea Fortifies FriendshipPres. Aquino & South Korean PVA Minister Inaugurate PEFTOK Korean War Memorial HallThe Republics of the Philippines and South Korea has tested their brotherhood and friendship in time of war, now,both governments even fortified their bond through a solid and lasting testament - the PEFTOK Korean War MemorialHall (PKWMH) that was inaugurated on March 29, 2012 by President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III and South KoreanMinister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs Sung Choon Park.President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, son of the youngest Korean War correspondent, former SenatorBenigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., led the unveiling of the PKWMH dedication marker together with Minister Park. They werejoined by former President Fidel V. Ramos, the most prominent Korean War veteran, Korean Ambassador to thePhilippines Hye Min Lee, Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazmin, and United Korean Community Association in thePhilippines President Lee Won Joo.The PKWMH constructed at the Libingan ng mga Bayani Bayani Road, Taguig City pays tribute to the 7,420officers and men of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who belonged to the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea(PEFTOK) who served from 1950 to 1955 when war broke out in Korea. Despite having to rebuild an economy shatteredby the Second World War while simultaneously subduing its own dangerous communist insurgency, the Philippinesnever hesitated to participate in the Korean War, making the Philippines the first in Asia, third only to the US and GreatBritain, in sending combat troops to Korea.PEFTOK was composed of five Battalion Combat Teams (BCTs), all battle-hardened units who had seen years offighting the communist Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon (HUKBALAHAP). These are the 10th Battalion Combat Team(Motorized), 20th Battalion Combat Team (Motorized), 19th Battalion Combat Team (Motorized), 14th Battalion CombatTeam, and 2nd Battalion Combat Team. None of these PEFTOK battalions was defeated or made incapable of combatas a result of enemy action despite many hard fought battles. PEFTOK consistently defeated its main enemy—the“Chinese People’s Volunteer Army” in various encounters in hills, cities and towns along the 38th Parallel dividing Korea.In successfully defending South Korea, the Philippines cemented a friendship that endures to this day, which is asource of great pride to both nations.Col. Paterno Viloria, Ph.D., President of the PEFTOK Veterans Association Inc. (PVAI) thanked the leaders of theSouth Korean government for their grateful recognition of PEFTOK veterans as well as their grant of various benefits toPEFTOK veterans and their families. These benefits include scholarships for PEFTOK dependents, hospitalization assistance,burial assistance and the Korean re-visit program. He also thanked the Philippine government for extending thesame benefits for all veterans, not only to members of PEFTOK.The PKWMH is one of two buildings at the Philippines-Korea Friendship Center which houses the Philippines’ first-ever museum specifically about the Korean War; a multi-purpose hall, an office for PVAI, a library, a roof deck and otherfacilities. Inside the museum are panels depicting and describing the history of the Philippines’ involvement in the KoreanWar and memorabilia from our soldiers, including the weapons they used in the Korean War.Left: Minister Sung Choon Park of the Korean Ministry of Patriots &Veterans Affairs (MPVA) with PVAI President Pat Viloria; Center: Minister Park with formerPresident Fidel V. Ramos of the 20th BCT-PEFTOK; Right: PEFTOK veterans & dependents with Adm. Carolina & Ms. Teresita C. Cuevas of PVAO-VMHD

PVAO BulletinP A G E 3VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012Defense Chief Lauds PVAO’s Anti-Fixers AccomplishmentsRepresenting President Benigno S. Aquino III at the Philippine MilitaryAcademy (PMA) Alumni Homecoming, Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazminonce again lauded the anti-fixers accomplishments of the PhilippineVeterans Affairs Office on February 18, 2012 at Fort Gregorio del Pilar,Baguio City.The Defense Chief underscored the agenda of the present government inreclaiming the ideals of transparency, good governance, and accountability inpublic service. Citing that reforms are being implemented to address seriousdoubts on the integrity and capability of the country’s defense and military,he then noted the intensified PVAO campaign against fraud and fixing.The agency has constituted the PVAO Anti-Fixers Task Group (PATG) andan Anti-Fraud Section (AFS) under its Legal Affairs Division (LAD) as itsprosecuting arm. As of present, the PVAO Anti-Fixer Task Group (PATG)handles a total of 59 fixing-related cases - 44 of these were already filed incourt, four are currently being investigated while the remaining 11 cases weredismissed due to either the witnesses’ failure to appear in court or insufficientevidence. The AFS has also filed charges against 76 individuals who areallegedly engaged in fixing and fraud activities.More importantly, the PVAO-LAD has instituted a Legal Assistance Sectionthat assists claimants with documentary and other legal requirements tofacilitate their applications for benefit in order to protect these claimantsfrom the fixers. It also provides legal assistance and representation in casesfiled by claimants / beneficiaries against fixers. The agency is alsoenthusiastically pursuing efforts embodied in its Moral Recovery Action Plan(MRAP) and Integrity Development Action Plan (IDAP) toward the President’sMatuwid na Daan platform of good governance.Excerpts fromthe SND’s Speech at the2012 PMA Alumni Homecoming“Today, I am proud to tell you of ourconcrete achievements in bringing thevalues of good governance to the military.Before I go on, allow me to thankyou for the role that many of you haveplayed in this.We have negated serious malpracticesin our bureaucracy. Computerizationhas allowed us to be transparentabout the state of our financial resources;and we have strictly compliedwith all legal and auditing requirementsin our procurement process. None of ushere today want to relive the scandalsof graft and corruption that rocked ourmilitary over a year ago.But the success we have had so faronly means that much work remains tobe done. There are still some who refuseto join us in these reforms. Our PVAOAdministrator, Cavalier Carolina hasbeen hard at work in ridding the agencyof fixers and other unscrupulous individualswho heartlessly victimize ourveterans. As a consequence, he hasapparently been the subject of a retaliatoryharassment case filed against himby the employee against whom he hasfiled an extortion case.I wish to assure Cavalier Carolinathat he has my support in all his effortsto rid our PVAO of undesirable elementswho choose to prey on our veterans,instead of honoring and respectingthem. I know that what is good and justwill triumph. These are hurdles we cansurpass easily so long as we remaincommitted to our mandate.”The PVAO Bulletin is published by the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office.For comments, questions, or reactions, you may write to:PVAO Strategic Communications Section at pvao.publicaffairs@yahoo.com and pvao_oa@yahoo.com.Landline: 02-9124526 Email: pvao.publicaffairs@yahoo.com & support@pvao.mil.phText: PVAOmessage send to 2920 Facebook Page: Philippine Veterans Affairs Office

PVAO BulletinP A G E 5VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012PVAO - FILVETS Reaffirm Partnership with New MOAThe Philippine Veterans Affairs Office and theFilipino War Veterans Foundation (FILVETS), Inc.reaffirmed their partnership in providing medical,health, and educational services to veterans and theirdependents with the signing of a new Memorandum ofAgreement at FILVETS office in Pamayanang DiegoSilang, Brgy. Ususan, Taguig City on February 9, 2012.The MOA was signed by PVAO AdministratorLt. Gen. Ernesto G. Carolina AFP (Ret.) and FILVETSChairman, Gen. Renato S. De Villa AFP (Ret.). Alsopresent in the MOA signing was Veterans Federation ofthe Philippines (VFP) President Emmanuel V.de Ocampo who is member of the FILVETS Board of Directors.PVAO Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina hands over the ceremonial check representingsupport to FILVETS Outreach Clinics to Gen. Renato S. De Villa AFP (Ret.).As provided in the MOA, a total of P1.5 million was given to FILVETS to support the regular operation and maintenance of theireleven (11) medical outreach clinics nationwide that provide year-round medical assistance and maintenance medicines toveterans and their dependents, especially those residing in far-flung areas. In addition, FILVETS also conduct medical and dentalmissions held all over the country.Moreover, FILVETS provide livelihood trainings to war veterans, AFP retirees, and active military personnel and their firstdegree dependents through its non-profit training center called FILVETS Livelihood Training and Productivity Center. Some of thecourses offered in the center are Computer Hardware Servicing, Computer Programming, Data Encoding, Building WiringInstallation, Sewing, Welding, Practical Electronics, Building Construction, General Auto Mechanic, Refrigeration andAir-conditioning, Food Trades, and Reflexology. Since 1989, FILVETS has been faithfully working with PVAO in providing responsiveand relevant medical assistance to the veterans and their families, especially those in far-flung areas. ▪FILVETS OUTREACH CLINICS are located at the following places: Patag, Cagayan de Oro City ▪ Camp Lukban, Catbalogan,Samar ▪ Guihulngan, Negros Oriental ▪ Tagbilaran City, Bohol ▪ Tacloban, Leyte ▪ Port Area, Cebu City ▪ Dipolog City ▪ Butuan City▪ Iloilo City ▪ Legaspi City, Albay. For more information,PVAO-AFFEI AFFEI Renew Agreement, Support Education of Veterans’ ChildrenPVAO Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina and AFFEI President BGen. Raoul J.Reyes AFP signing the 2012-2013 MOA for the education of veterans, particularlysoldiers who were killed-in-action or who obtained permanent disability whileperforming their duty.The Philippine Veterans Affairs Office renewed its Memorandumof Agreement (MOA) with the Armed Forces Foundationfor Education, Inc. (AFFEI) on January 12, 2012 to support theeducation of children of soldiers killed in action (KIA) orpermanently disabled in combat.LtGen. Ernesto G. Carolina, AFP (Ret.), PVAO Administrator,and BGen. Raoul J. Reyes, AFP, AFFEI President, signed theMOA detailing the strategic alliance of both institutions for year2012-2013 while Atty. Romeo S. Lazo, PVAO DeputyAdministrator, and LTC Manuel V. Sequitin PA (GSC), CorporateSecretary, AFFEI stood as witnesses.Pursuant to Republic Act No. 65, PVAO is mandated toprovide educational benefits to veterans or their designatedbeneficiaries. However, since the said benefit is limited todependents of World War II, PEFTOK or PHILCAG veterans only,PVAO extended its coverage to include beneficiaries of soldiers killed in actions or permanently disabled in line of duty.On April 2010, PVAO initially granted Php500,000.00 in financial support to AFFEI in accordance with a MOA thatinstitutionalized PVAO’s support to the missions of AFFEI which are allied with PVAO’s mandated missions.Among the initial beneficiaries of the AFFEI-PVAO’s scholarship are Rose Ann Arsenal and Mara Angelie Palma who areboth from Mindanao and Mary Jane Paras of Luzon. Ms. Arsenal who is already in her 4 th year in college was orphaned by anenlisted personnel killed in action while Ms. Palma and Ms. Paras who are first and second year college students, respectively,are daughters of soldiers who were separated from service due to disability. ▪

PVAO BulletinP A G E 6VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012PVAO Joins Celebration of the67th Liberation of Panay, Guimaras & RomblonThe famous Dinagyang DancersMayor Jed Patrick E.Mabilog, the gracious hostRep. Jerry Trenas (Lone Dist., Iloilo), aveterans’ advocate in Congress93-year old Claro O. Daulo Sr., Pres.,6MDWWIIVAI, still snappy & eloquentCol. Gabriel Mayandia (Ret.),Cmdr, VFP- La Paz PostA, PVAO honoring the men &women of 6th MDChief, VAMD with surviving spousesA,PVAO enjoys listening to veteran Claro DauloA,PVAO’s support staff mingle with the cordial Ilonggos6th Military District Veterans Honored in Balantang ShrineCol. Ricardo Hechanova, CE,veteran leader of the 6th MDScouter Francis Abaygar reads“Lolo Kong Beterano, Mahal Ko”TheExeVeterans Dialogue (Open Forum) at the Balantang ShrineWreath-laying & Memorial Ceremony at the Balantang Cemetery & National ShrinePVAO’s Outreach Team

PVAO BulletinP A G E 7VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012PVAO Administrator Carolina engages leaders of veterans organizations in Region 6 prior to the wreath-laying and memorial ceremonies in PararaBeach—the site where Allied Forces landed unopposed 67 years ago II as freedom fighters from Panay, Guimaras and Romblon had already driventhe Japanese forces away from the area before the Americans arrived.Municipality of Tigbauan Observes 67th Landing AnniversaryThe energetic TigbauanMayor James Excelsior TorresGov. Arthur Defensor—an avid fanof veterans & history- enthusiastStudents re-enact WW2 scenariosguests during the ceremony, with VFPc. VP, Col. Francisco T. San MiguelA, PVAO sharing good news from PVAO’s end topensioners of IloiloWith RVP-Region 6 Antonio ColladoA,PVAO presents the book, “Victory inNorthern Luzon” to Deputy RVP HanibalLepardo, as a token of appreciationThe military doctors, dentists & nurses whoconducted the simultaneous Civic-ActionPVAO FSEO#6 Head Janette Faderan and VMHDChief Tess Cuevas with PEFTOK veterans

PVAO BulletinBagongKaalamanDahil mahalaga angmga Beterano.P A G E 8VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012Maliban sa mga libreng serbisyong pangkalusugan na ibinibigay ng VETERANS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER(VMMC) sa ating mga beterano at kanilang mga kaanak, mayroon ding Veterans Hospitalization Program (VHP) angPVAO-VMMC para mabigyan ng serbisyo ang mga beterano na malayo sa Quezon City.Sa kasalukuyan, ang VHP ay ipinatutupad na sa 599 na ospital ng gobyerno sa buong bansa. Nakapaloob dito angmga sumusunod na benepisyo:Uri ng Serbisyong Medikal1.Operasyon sa katarata para sa isa o dalawang mata (para sa professionalfee ng doktor, intra-ocular lens at iba pang gastusin kaugnay ngoperasyon)Halaga ng Subsidiya mula PVAO-VMMCP16,000.002. Partial reimbursement of coronary angiogram P30,000.003. Endoaneurysmectomy (para sa thoracic oabdominal aortic aneurysmP40,000.004. Angioplasty P100,000 para sa single stento P150,000 para sa multiple-vessel stent5. Cardiac Bypass P200,000.006. Pacemaker Placement P20,000 para sa temporary pacemaker o P180,000para sa permanenteng pacemaker7. Chemotherapeutic agents (hanggang anim na cycle) P10,000.00 kada cycleAng VHP ay hindi lamang para sa mga beterano kundipara rin sa kanilang asawa at menor de edad na anak; anakna may kapasanan sa katawan o pag-iisip kahit ano pa angedad; at magulang na beterano.Karagdagang Benepisyo1.Orthopedic implants at mgaprosthesisHalaga ng Subsidiya ngPVAO-VMMC(kada piraso)P30,000.00Maaari na rin pong mag-reimburse ang mga naospitalo naoperahan noong nakaraang taon (Enero-Disyembre 2.Hearing aidP30,000.002011) sa aming mga accredited hospitals. Ipadala lamang ang3.Orthopedic bracesP6,000.00mga sumusunod:1. Letter of request for reimbursement. I-address po ang inyongsulat sa: Office of the Director, VMMC-Medical 5.Hernia mesh para sa mayP2,000.004.PustisoP5,000.00Administrative Services Division, Veterans Memorial Medical sakit na luslosCenter, North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City2. PVAO Pensioner’s ID o katibayan ng pagka-beterano; kopya ng ID, kung kayo naman ay kaanak ng beterano.3. Summary of Patient’s Bill na nagmula sa accountant o director ng ospital kung saan kayo na-confine o na-operahan.4. Certification of Attending Physician na magpapatunay ng operasyong ginawa ng doktor.5. Orihinal na resibo para sa serbisyong binayaran.Para sa kumpletong listahan ng mga accredited hospitals sa inyong lugar at sa inyong mga katanungan, maari pongtawagan ang Veterans Memorial Medical Center sa telepono bilang (02)9271873 o bisitahin ang aming mga website:http://www.vmmc.gov.ph o http://pvao.mil.ph. Maari ring pong tumawag sa PVAO—Office of the Administrator satelepono bilang (02) 912-4526 o sa alinmang field office ng PVAO na malapit sa inyo.■

PVAO BulletinP A G E 9VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012PVAO joins International Women’s Month CelebrationPVAO joins the worldwide celebration ofInternational Women’s Month in a specialprogram held during the Monday flagceremony on March 5, 2012 at PVAO CoveredCourt.Dressed in pink polo shirts, PVAO employeeswere reminded of the invaluablecontributions of women in the society,particularly with this year’s theme:“Women Weathering Climate Change:Governance and Accountability, Everyone’sResponsibility.”PVAO Deputy Administrator and Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person, Atty. Romeo S. Lazo, emphasizedthe role of women in mitigating disaster risks. He cited mothers who carries out garbage segregation at homes and areable to teach it to their children and female government employees who ensure that environmental measures are institutedand are carried out at the national and local levels in order to build resilient communities.Special GAD pins were also given to those who have attended and participated in the Gender and Sensitivity Trainingorganized by the PVAO GAD Secretariat.Meanwhile, PVAO Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina announced three importantdevelopments in PVAO, which will significantly contribute to the welfareof women—particularly the spouses of the veterans.First, he ordered the upgrading of the workplace conditions in PVAO,particularly the repair of facilities and acquisition of equipment that willredound to added comfort and convenience of employees who are mostlywomen .Second, he announced the inclusion of surviving spouses of World War IIveterans who died between April 1994—December 2009 in the priority for thepayment of the Total Administrative Disability (TAD) pension. Gauging fromthe many pronouncements of the President honoring veterans and thenation’s obligation to pay its obligations to them as guaranteed by the Constitution,the Administrator expressed his optimism that after World War II veteransshall have been fully paid with their TAD pension, then, the spouse would alsoreceive what’s due their late veterans-spouses.Lastly, he instructed the Veterans Memorial and Historical Division to undertakea book project that will feature stories of women-veterans, wives ofveterans, and other special women in the lives of the more famous veteransheroes.He even suggested the working title, “Behindthe Hero.”The Women’s Month Celebration aims to raiseawareness of national government agencies, localgovernment units, civil society organizations, andcommunities on disaster risk reduction (DRR) andgender and climate change issues. InternationalWomen’s Day is celebrated every 8th of March.

PVAO BulletinOPLAN: MALASAKITShowing oneness in empathizing with the victims of Typhoon Sendongin the Visayas and north-eastern Mindanao, the men and women ofPVAO wore white during the launching of OPLAN: MALASAKIT Reliefand Fund-raising Drive on December 26, 2011. Led by Dr. Pilar L.Ibarra, they offered prayers for those who perished in the grim disasterand those who lived to bear the burden of grief and losses. The driveraised a total of P152,000.P A G EVOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 20122012 NEW YEAR’S CALL : Members of the entire PVAO communityreaffirm their commitment to service during the agency’s 2012 NewYear’s Call before Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina on January 02,2011. PVAO officers and employees were each given a service badgewith the agency’s core philosophy, “Serbisyo sa Beterano, Serbisyo saBayan” to always remind them of their sworn duty to advance the welfareand interest of their special clientele – the veterans and their families.The badge would also serve to empower the transacting public byincreasing their vigilance with their rights and making them awareof the employee’s duties and accountabilities.LOYALTY AWARDEES—PVAO also recognizes its employees who have faithfully served in theagency for ten years and more. The employees receive a Certificate of Recognition and cash award duringthe Monday flag ceremony.1st QUAPVAO empPaglilingkoterizing virPVAO hosted the DND-Wide Blood letting dubbed“Dugong Alay, Sagip-Buhay” at the PVAOCovered Court on March 19, 2012 in celebration ofthe International Women’s Month. Patients confinedin the VMMC are the recipients of the blooddonated by officials & employees from all DNDbureaus.

PVAO BulletinP A G EVOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012RTER TEAMBUILDING & FELLOWSHIP DAYloyees laughed and danced on its first quarter teambuilding and fellowship. With the theme,“Sama-sama sa Taos-Pusongd,” the fellowship started with a search for King and Queen of Hearts, with each division represented by candidates charactuesof good service. It ended in a night of dancing and group picture-taking.

PVAO BulletinP A G E 12VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012VETERANS’ AFFAIRS UPDATEPromoting the United Filipino Veterans CommunityTLWHAI Inducts New OfficersRetired commissioned officers of the Armed Forces of thePhilippines and the Philippine National Police (formerly PhilippineConstabulary), who are members of The Last WateringHole Association, Inc. (TLWHAI), gathered once again for theTLWHAI Fellowship Meeting and Induction Ceremony of theirnewly elected directors and officers last January 16, 2012 atthe Veterans Center in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.The induction ceremony was led by PVAO AdministratorErnesto G. Carolina, who apprised the audience of the developmentsof projects of PVAO to improve its services to the veterans.Administrator Carolina informed the audience of theimproved and expanded hospitalization and healthcare benefitsfor the veterans, which now includes medical subsidy based on actual billing not to exceed P800/day (maximum of45 days per year per patient) for veterans and eligible dependents confined in any of PVAO-VMMC accredited hospitals,reimbursements for cataract surgery, orthopedic implants, dentures, and hernia mesh.He likewise emphasized the vision of a unified Filipino veterans community, in which he shared the support givenby the DND and PVAO to facilitate the repair of some facilities in the Veterans Center, which houses several veteransorganizations. He congratulated and recognized TLWHAI as one of the most active veterans organizations in terms ofpromoting veteranism. He then took the opportunity to campaign for the Veterans Federation of the Philippines (VFP)membership of AFP retirees, who will eventually take over the said veterans umbrella organization.Prior to the induction ceremony, TLWHAI Chairman of the Board and President, BGen. Francisco D. Dumpit AFP(Ret) also expressed his gratitude for the improved administration of veterans’ benefits and services by the presentPEFTOK Veterans Convey Appreciation to PVAOVeterans of the Philippine Expeditionary Forcesto Korea (PEFTOK) conveyed their appreciation duringtheir courtesy call to PVAO Administrator ErnestoG. Carolina on January 6, 2012 at the MSB ConferenceRoom, PVAO Compound, Camp Aguinaldo, QuezonCity.A yearly tradition, the veterans of the first Philippinecontingent to a foreign country affirmed and appreciatedthe partnership of PVAO with PEFTOK VeteransAssociation Inc. (PVAI). Shown in the picture is PVAIPresident Col. Paterno V. Viloria awarding a Plaque ofRecognition to PVAO Administrator Carolina.▪Every PEFTOK Veteran Counts! As part of the joint efforts to locate and account all surviving PEFTOK veterans, the Philippine Veterans Affairs Officeand the PEFTOK Veterans Association, Inc. (PVAI) are inviting all PEFTOK veterans and their dependents to get in touch with PVAO and PVAI. Ifyou or your relative is part of this defining moment in our country’s history, please contact the PVAO office at (02) 911-4296 or Col. Paterno V.Viloria, Ph. D, PVAI President, at (02)911-2579 or email him at patviloria@yahoo.com. We’d be happy to hear from you.

PVAO BulletinVeterans Observe World Freedom DayP A G E 13VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012“Everyone is a freedom-fighter,” said former president Fidel V. Ramos in avery lighthearted yet engaging remarks during the 2012 World Freedom Daycelebration held on February 8, 2012 at the Main Restaurant, AFPCommissioned Officers Club, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.In the presence of war veterans from Taiwan, Korea, and the Philippines,the former President who is also a veteran of the Korean War, espousedunity of purpose, solidarity of values such as love of country, people, God,environment, hard work, education & excellence, and teamwork in nationbuildingregardless of rank, social status, or ethnic association.Selected individuals and organizations were also recognized for theirparticipation and contribution to achieving freedom, democracy, and humanrights for all. The awardees were Justice Aurora N. Reciña, Bulacan, formerCommissioner of the Commission on Human Rights, Rep. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado (5th District), Association ofGenerals and Flag Officers (AGFO) President Lt. Gen Raul S. Urgello (Ret.), Hunters ROTC Supremo and formerCongressman Frisco C. San Juan, PEFTOK Veterans Association Inc., Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine NationalPolice, and Philippine Civic Action Group.Joining in the awarding ceremony were former Executive Secretary Edurardo R. Ermita, Philippine Council of WorldFreedom (PCWF) President BGen. Guillermo A. Pecache AFP (Ret.), and PVAO Administrator Lt. Gen. Ernesto G.Carolina AFP (Ret.).Champions ofFreedom andDemocracy(L-R): JusticeAurora N. Reciña,Ma. Victoria R. Sy-Alvarado (forRep. WilhelminoM. Sy-Alvarado),and PCWF PresidentBGen. GuillermoA. Pecache.World Freedom Day marks the return of 22,000 ex-communist Chinese and North Korean war prisoners of the KoreanWar. It was promptly observed by founding units of the World League for Freedom and Democracy (WLFD), aninternational non-governmental organization dedicated to uniting the freedom-and-democracy-loving people withoutdistinction to race, nationality, location, occupation, religion, political affiliation, or sex. The WLFD is an offshoot of theAsian Pacific Anti-Communist League (APACL), which was established in 1954 under the joint sponsorship of the PresidentChiang Kai-shek of the Republic of China, President Syngman Rhee of the Republic of Korea, and President ElpidioQuirino of the Republic of the Philippines.Today, WLFD is a global organization comprised of 144 national chapters (including the Philippines) and affiliatedinternational agencies, whose mission is to spotlight and encourage political freedoms through the strengthening ofdemocratic principles in all countries of the world. The organization serves as a catalyst to focus international attentionon the activities of people who are fighting for civil liberties. ▪Champions ofFreedom andDemocracy(L-R): AGFOPresident Lt. Gen.Raul S. Urgello(Ret.), HuntersROTC SupremoCol. Frisco SanJuan, and representativefrom thePhilippine CivicAction Group.

PVAO BulletinP A G E 14VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012MATTERS THAT MATTER TO VETERANSConcerns on Suspension and Resumption of PensionConsistent with the government’s reform agenda to promotetransparency, accountability, and good governance in public service,the cleansing of pension list is now on its full swing at the PhilippineVeterans Affairs Office (PVAO).The cleansing of the pension list is a continuing process and involvesthree components: (1) the Revalidation Program, (2) the issuanceof PVAO Pensioner’s ID, and (3) the Direct Remittance PensionServicing System (DRPSS). Although it has been implemented since2008, a lot of our pensioners are still unaware of the positive developmentthat is ongoing in PVAO and are therefore unable to complywith the program. As a consequence, their pensions were suspendeddue to the following reasons:1. Change of AddressPVAO’s primary means of communicating with our pensioners is through mail. This is how we send the Pensioner’sUpdate Form and the Revalidation Form to our pensioners. However, if the pensioner has changedaddress and thus unable to receive the forms, this causes the delay (if not, failure) of submission on the part ofthe pensioner. Make sure to update PVAO by simply writing a letter informing us of any change in address.2. Direct Remittance Pension Servicing SystemThe Direct Remittance Pension Servicing System (DRPSS) does away with the mailing of checks and instead,pays the pension through bank remittance. It does not only allow a faster and safer delivery of pension, it alsonotifies PVAO of inactive bank accounts (or non-withdrawal of pension) for at least three (3) consecutivemonths. The servicing banks include the Philippine Veterans Bank, Land Bank of the Philippines, DevelopmentBank of the Philippines, United Coconut Planters Bank, Asia United Bank, Maybank, AFPSLAI, AMWSLAI, andCWSLAI. The DRPSS has been fully implemented since 2008.3. Returned Notice of Revalidation and/or Pensioner’s Update Form (PUF)The revalidation program is the agency’s way to determine the status and update the records of its pensioners.It is done through accomplishing a Revalidation Form and/or Pensioner’s Update Form (PUF). The accomplishedforms should be returned to PVAO. If PVAO does not receive an accomplished form from the pensioner,PVAO will mail another to the address indicated in the pensioner’s bank account. However, if the pensionerstill fails to accomplish and return the PUF, his/her pension will be suspended. Revalidation and mailingof PUF is done on the birth month of the pensioner. If you have not received any on your birth month, pleasecall the Veterans Records and Management Division at 986-1983 or download a PUF at www.pvao.mil.ph.5. Report of Re-marriageThe pensions granted to the surviving spouse of a veteran is valid until he/she remarries or dies. PVAO willimmediately suspend the pension of a veteran’s spouse after verification of a report of re-marriage.

PVAO BulletinP A G E 15VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 20126. Report of DeathAll the pensions granted to a veteran is valid until his/her death. PVAO will immediately suspend the pensionof a veteran after verification of a report of his/her death.7. Stop Payment (due to verification of identity, determination of legal heir, and other legal inconsistencies)Pensions can also be suspended if there are perceived irregularities in the pensioner’s identity, legal status,and other information that may question the pensioner’s rightful claim.If your pension was suspended due to any of these reasons, you just simply have to apply for a resumptionof pension by accomplishing a Resumption Form (which can be secured from the Resumption Section, ClaimsDivision or any PVAO Field Service Extension Office) along with submitting the following requirements:Type of SuspensionChange of AddressReturned Notice of RevalidationReturned Pensioner’s Update Form (PUF)Direct Remittance Pension Servicing SystemReport of Re-marriageReport of DeathStop Payment (due to verification of identity, determinationof legal heir, and other legal inconsistencies)1. Barangay Clearance2. Identity Form3. Thumbprint FormRequirements for Resumption1. Pensioner’s Account at any PVAO servicing banks2. Letter of Introduction (can be secured from the ClaimsDivision)3. Bank Remittance Form (can be secured from theFinance Division)4. Barangay Clearance5. Photocopy of ATM card where pension is remitted6. Letter of explanation1. Personal appearance of the pensioner2. Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from NSO. However,if the spouse indeed contracted subsequent marriage, her pensionwill be terminated with finality.1. Personal appearance of the pensioner(If the pensioner cannot appear personally due to poor physicalor health conditions, a spot investigation by PVAO will be conducted)2. Identity Form3. Thumbprint Form1. Personal appearance of the pensionerIf the pensioner cannot come personally to PVAO, an authorized representative may get the ResumptionForm from PVAO and have the pensioner accomplish the form at his/her current location. However, thethumbprints should be affixed in the presence of a PNP/AFP/NBI or barangay official.Why is it important to have your thumbprints done inthe presence of a PNP/AFP/NBI officer or barangayofficial?PVAO employs dactyloscopy to verify the identity of its pensionersand consequently cleanse its masterlist. These officersknow the right or sufficient marks needed by the fingerprintexaminers to perform dactyloscopy.Dactyloscopy /dak′ti/dak′ti-los′kŏlos′kŏ-pē/An examination of the markings in printsmade from the fingertips; employed as amethod of personal identification.

PVAO BulletinP A G E 16VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012Ang Beterano atang kaniyang mga benepisyoPatakaran ng estado, sang-ayon sa Konstitusyon, na tulungangpaunlarin ang kalalagayan at kabuhayan ng ating mga beterano.Ngunit, hindi lahat ng mga beterano—partikular na ang mga retiradongsundalo—at ng kanilang mga pamilya ay alam ang mgabenepisyong nakalaan para sa kanila sa panahong sila ay nakaabot na sa “veteran status.”Ang mas nakalulungkot pa dito, kahit sa kanilang pagpanaw, ang kanilang mga pamilya ay hindi agarang nakukuhaang mga benepisyong para sa kanila dahil umaabot sa maraming taon bago sila makapag-apply sa PVAO. At ang isa samga pinakamabigat na dahilan ay ang kawalan ng impormasyon sa ating batas ukol sa mga beterano.Heto ang ilan sa mga benepisyo na tinatanggap ng beterano at ng kaniyang mga pamilya sang-ayon sa RA 6948:Sinu-sino ang kinikilala bilang Beterano?Sang-ayon sa Section 10 ng RA 6948, na na-amyendahan ng Section 3 ng RA 7696, ikaw ay BETERANO kung ikaw ay: Isang AFP retiree/personnel na may cumulative service na anim (6) na taon at nakapagbigay ng honorable militaryservices bago mag Abril 2007. Kasama dito ang nag-serbisyo sa loob ng anim (6) na taon sa ilalim ng PhilippineConstabulary (PC) at napasama sa Philippine National Police (PNP) noong 1991, sa kondisyon na siya ay honorablydischarged/separated mula sa serbisyo. Gayundin ang mga nakapagbigay ng honorable military service saloob ng anim (6) na taon sa ilalim ng dating Coast Guard Unit ng Philippine Navy na ngayon ay PhilippineCoastguard sa ilalim ng DOTC; Isang beterano/AFP retiree/AFP personnel na hindi bababa sa dalawampung (20) taon ang cumulative service,kung sila ay sumapi sa AFP pagkatapos ng Abril 2007 (ito ay sang-ayon sa pagbabagong ginawa sa Republic Act No.9396 na na-aprubahan noong Marso 18, 2007), sa kondisyong ang beterano ay honorably discharged; Isang sundalo na natanggal sa serbisyo dahil sa karamdamang natamo habang ginagawa ang kaniyang sinumpaangtungkulin, kahit ano pa ang kanyang edad o haba ng serbisyo; Isang sundalo na nag-retiro sa serbisyo, kahit ito mandatory o optional, kahit ano pa ang kanyang edad.Ang mga BETERANO, sang-ayon sa listahang nabanggit, ay maaari nang tumanggap ng HOSPITALIZA-TION at MEDICAL CARE sa Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC). Sila rin ay maaari nangmabigyan ng mga benepisyo sa ilalim ng PVAO-VMMC Veterans Hospitalization Program (tingnan angpahina 6), sa kondisyong mapatunayan ng PVAO ang kanilang status bilang beterano (lalo na sa mgahindi PVAO pensioner).Sino ang pwedeng mag-apply apply ngOLD AGE PENSION?Ang mga nabanggit na beterano ay maaaring tumanggap ng OldAge Pension na P5000/buwan pagsapit ng kanilang ika-65 na kaarawano simula Agosto 1990 (kung kalian nagkaroon ng bias ang bataspara dito) - alinman sa pinakahuli. Hinihikayat ng PVAO ang lahat ngmga kwalipikadong beterano na mag-file na ng kanilang claims saedad na 64 para mabigyan ng sapat na oras ang ahensya na maprosesoang kanilang aplikasyon at mabayaran sila sa tamang oras.

PVAO BulletinP A G E 17VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012Para sa Naiwang Asawa ng BeteranoAng naiwang asawa ng beterano ay makakakuha din ng P5,000 kadabuwan sa pagkamatay ng kanyang asawang beterano.Kasama din dito ang asawa ng isang sundalo na: retirado/honorably discharged at namatay bago umabot ng 65years old namatay sa labanan (killed-in-action or in line of duty) na-discharge dahil sa isang karamdamang natamo habang ginagagampananang kanyang tungkulin at kalaunan ay namatay dahil sakaramdamang natamo.Ang benepisyong ito ay habang-buhay na ibinibigay sa asawa ng beterano, maliban na lamang kung siya ay nagasawangmuli o namatay. Ang benepisyo ito ay hindi kusang iginagawad sa asawa ng beterano. Kailangang itong i-apply sa PVAO, na siya namang mangangasiwa ng proseso ng aplikasyon.Sa mga May KapansananAng batas ay naggagawad din ng pro-rated nabuwanang Disability Pension sa World War II at Post-War veterans na nagkaroon ng matinding karamdamano kapansanan dahil sa pagtupad sa kanilang tungkulin.Kasama rin dito ang mga AFP officers/enlisted personnelna may disability discharge rating pagkatapossumailalim sa pagsusuri ng AFP Medical Center, kahitano pa ang kanilang edad.Maliban dito, ang asawa at mga anak*ng beteranona may 100% disability rating ay makatatanggap din ngkaragdagang P500 bawat isa.Ang beteranong tumatanggap ng disability pensionay makatatanggap din ng Old Age Pension pagdating ngkanyang ika-65 kaarawan. Kung ang beterano ay namataybago mag-65 na taong gulang, ang kanyangasawa at anak* ay tatanggap ng Death Pension naP1,000 kada buwan, sa kondisyong ang pagkamatay ngbeterano ay dahil sa karamdaman o kapansanan na natamosa pagtupad sa tungkulin. Ito ay susuriin ng PVAODisability Rating Board (DRB).Ano ang Death Pension?Ang mga AFP officers at enlisted personnel nanamatay sa pagtupad ng tungkulin [killed-in-action (KIA)o died in line-of-duty (LOD)] ay itinuturing na beterano.Dahil dito, ang PVAO ay nagbibigay ng Death Pensionna P1,000 kada buwan sa mga karapat-dapat na benepisyaryo: Ang asawa ng beterano, na naitala sa Declaration ofBeneficiaries ng beterano mula sa AFP. Mga anak* ng beterano, sila man ay lehitimo o hindi,at nakatala sa Declaration of Beneficiaries (ang pensionay hanggang sila ay umabot sa 18 years old lamang). Mga magulang ng namatay na beteranong walangasawa (P1,000 kada bawat buhay na magulang ; P2,000naman kung iisa na lang ang buhay na magulang)*Ayon sa batas, ang anak ng beterano nakwalipikado sa benepisyo ay ang anak na menor deedad at hindi pa nag-aasawa.*Ayon sa batas, ang anak ng beterano na kwalipikado sabenepisyo ay ang anak na menor de edad at hindi panag-aasawa.Para sa kumpletong impormasyon ng mga benepisyoat serbisyo para sa mga beterano at kanilang legal namga beneficiary, at para mag-download ng applicationforms, pumunta lamang sa PVAO website:www. pvao.mil.ph

PVAO BulletinSEC. GAZMIN INDUCTS VFP OFFICERSUrges VFP to Work for All VeteransP A G E 18VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012Defense Secretary Voltaire T. Gazminencouraged the newly-elected officersof the Veterans Federation of the Philippines(VFP) officers “to make VFPwork for all veterans” during their oathtakingand courtesy call last January 18,2012 at the EDSA Lounge, 3 rd flr., DNDBuilding.As a public corporation of veteranscreated pursuant to Republic Act 2640,VFP is direct supervision and control ofthe Secretary of National Defense. It wasprimarily established to represent and todefend the interest of all Filipino veterans,to coordinate the efforts of variousveterans on behalf of the interests oftheir respective members; to promotemutual help among former comrades-inarms;to perpetuate their common experiences in war; to undertake acts of charity and relief work, to preserve peaceand order; to foster love of country and things Filipino and inculcate individual civic consciousness and to uphold anddefend the democratic way of life as envisioned in the Constitution.Sec. Gazmin also reminded the elected officers of the VFP to always keep in mind the provision in Section 4 of RA2640 which states that, “In general, the Federation shall exist solely for purposes of a benevolent character, and notfor pecuniary profit of its members.”He likewise recognized the vigorous participation and full cooperation of its members in events and activities thatcommemorate and promote veterans’ heroic deeds and legacies.The VFP National Officers, who were elected during the 66 th Regular Meeting of the VFP Supreme Council last November20, 2011 are as follows:PresidentEmmanuel de OcampoExecutive Vice PresidentFrancisco T. San MiguelVice President for Charter Organizations Arnulfo D. BanezVice President for Affiliate Organization Cesar P. PobreRegional Vice President, NCROrestes F. LopezRegional Vice President, Region I Marcelino M. dela CruzRegional Vice President, Region II Melosino L. RespicioRegional Vice President, Region III Felix M. Miguel Sr.Regional Vice President, Region IV Sancho A. TamayoRegional Vice President, Region V Lope D. Rili Sr.Regional Vice President, Region VI Antonio Q. ColladoRegional Vice President, Region VII Democrito T. MendozaRegional Vice President, Region VIII Raymundo H. PaduaRegional Vice President, Region IX Leandro T. PacioRegional Vice President, Region X Albertino C. MacasRegional Vice President, Region XI Isaias A. PacudanRegional Vice President, Region XII Ramon P. MirandaRegional Vice President, Region XIII Andres V. AtegaRegional Vice President, CARGualterio P. AdalimVFP is located at PVAO Compound, GatpunoVillegas Street, Ermita, Manila 1000For inquiries on membership & benefits to itsmembers, please call tel. Nos.: 528-0609/10 and528-0749 or check its website: www.vfp.ph.

PVAO BulletinLingayen Gulf Landing CommemoratedP A G E 19VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1 ▪ March 2012Former President Fidel V. Ramos, Rep. Leopoldo N. Bataoil,Gov. Amado Espino Jr., Archbishop Socrates Villegas wereamong the famous Pangasinenses whose presence made thecommemoration of the 67 th Lingayen Gulf Landing more meaningfulto World War II veterans and heirs last January 9, 2012at the Veterans Memorial Park, Dagupan City.The commemoration ceremony was highlighted with thelaunching of the book, “Biographical Sketches of PangasinanHeroes of World War II” authored by Deborah Beltran-Castilloand Dr. Cecilia Beltran-Daranciang. The book features some 20veterans who played crucial roles in the liberation of the provincethat spurred other successful battles during the liberationThe book featuring 20 veterans who helped liberate Pangasinan wasunveiled during the 67th Lingayen Gulf Landing commemoration.campaign.A medical mission for veterans was also held simultaneously during the book launching. PVAO Administrator ErnestoG. Carolina commended the leadership of the province for a well-organized and well-prepared event. ▪Former Pres. Fidel V. Ramos shares a few light moments with the Pangasinense veterans who were featured in the book, “Biographical Sketches of PangasinanHeroes of World War II.” Meanwhile, PVAO Administrator Ernesto G. Carolina visited the medical mission held during the commemoration.Historical Value of Tayak Hill in Laguna RecalledAtty. Romeo S. Lazo, PVAO DeputyAdministrator who was the Guest of Honorcongratulates the municipality of Rizal,Laguna.The municipality of Rizal, Laguna recalled the historical value of Tayak Hillin World War II history during the 2nd Commemoration Ceremony at TayakHill, Brgy. Tala, Rizal, Laguna on February 22, 2012 .Due to its vantage view of Laguna, Tayak Hill served as the command post ofthe Filipino-American Irregular Troops (FAIT) during World War II. The said unitsaved three American soldiers whose planes had been damaged in a raid inManila and had to perform an emergency landing in the hill, which also servedas a landing field with a 300-meter runway. On on February 22, 1945, at thestrong suggestion of Major Charles Howe, the US Armed Forces starteddropping war material and food supplies, making Tayak Hill as the main depotof arms, ammunition, and foods to all guerilla fighting units in the province ofLaguna.These information were gathered through the books, “For Love of Freedom”by Juan B. Hernandez and “Lorenzo Cornista’s Guerilla Interview” by HistorianDavid L. Dwiggins who was one of the special guests of the said event.PVAO Deputy Administrator Atty. Romeo S. Lazo was the guest of honor andspeaker for the commemoration. He lauded the municipal government, led byVice Mayor Ferdinand Sumague, and the Batang Rizal Organization for itsdeeper appreciation and regard for their municipal’s history. ▪

Maaring Maputol ang Inyong mga Benepisyomula sa PVAO dahil sa mga "Claims Fixers”Ang Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) ay isang maka-mamamayan at bukasna ahensya na naatasang pangasiwaan ang pagbibigay ng pensyon at benepisyo samga beterano. Samakatuwid, hindi na kailangan ang mga “claims fixers” upangmaipatupad ang tungkuling ito.Sa kabila ng mga paalalang ito, patuloy pa ring nakatatanggap ang PVAO ng mga claims mula sa mgabeterano o sa kanilang mga naulila na gumagamit ng serbisyo ng mga "claims fixers."Kadalasan ang mga ito ay may mga peke o hindi totoong ebidensya, na siya naman naming masusinginiimbestigahan. Ito ang nagpapatagal sa aming pagpoproseso ng inyong mga claims. Kapag napatunayan na may mgapandaraya kaugnay sa mga dokumentong inyong ibinigay, maaaring maputol ang anumang benepisyong inyongnatatanggap mula sa PVAO. Ang pagputol na ito ay permanente at pang-habambuhay. Ang inyong mga naulila attagapagmana ay mawawalan rin ng lahat ng karapatan na tumanggap ng anumang benepisyo mula sa PVAO(mula sa RA 6948 Section 24).Walang Koneksyon ang mga"Claims Fixers" sa PVAOWalang koneksyon ang mga "claims fixers" sa PVAO.Kung kayo ay lalapitan ng sinuman na nagsasabi na siyaay may koneksyon sa PVAO, ipagbigay alam ninyo pokaagad sa aming tanggapan. Ang mga "claims fixers" aywalang magagawang tulong sa inyo at ipapahamaklamang nila kayo.Ang Facebook page na “Consultancy for PVAO and AFP Claims”ay wala pong kaugnayan sa PVAO. Hindi po namin hinihikayatang pag-“konsulta” sa Facebook page na ito. Ang opisyal naFacebook page ng PVAO ay Philippine Veterans Affairs Office .Mga Dapat Gawin Laban sa"Claims Fixers"Gawin ang mga sumusunod upangmaprotektahan ang inyong mga sarili laban sa"claims fixers": Huwag lumapit sa mga "claims fixers." Huwagpumirma ng anumang form o blankong papelhangga’t hindi naisusulat ang lahat ng impormasyonna dapat nakasaad dito. Siguraduhing tama ang lahatng impormasyong nakasulat dito. Hangga’t maari,kayo mismo ang maglagay ng mga impormasyon saform o blankong papel. Huwag pipirmahan ang anumang "affidavit" osalaysay kung walang katotohanan ang nakasulatdito. Huwag pipirma sa anumang salaysay na pabor saclaims ninuman hangga’t hindi kayo nakakatiyak natama ang lahat ng nakasulat dito. Huwag kayong magususumite ng anumang salaysayo ebidensya kung ang mga ito ay hindi totoo. Huwag magbayad kahit kanino ng perang katumbasng inyong serbisyo sa pagtatanggol sa ating bayan.Wala silang karapatan sa mga benepisyong iyon.Tumawag o makipag-ugnayan kina:Atty. Rolando D. Villaflor—Chief, Legal Affairs DivisionAtty. Brian James C. Cuevas—Asst. Chief, LADTelephone : 02) 9124869 / 9121895 ; Mobile Phone : 09283187371E-mail : support@pvao.mil.ph; Text : PVAO