Disabled veterans and their dependents will enjoy a more dependable and stable source of income after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
signed the law increasing their monthly disability pension by as much as five-fold, according to Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
Republic Act 11958 or “An Act Rationalizing the Disability Pension of Veterans” was signed by President Marcos last August 24. It amends RA 6948 enacted in 1990 to provide a monthly pension to veterans who were disabled due to sickness, disease or injuries sustained in the line of duty. Romualdez noted that disabilities often limit a veteran’s ability to work and earn a living. “Thus, a more substantial disability pension ensures that veterans and their dependents have a reliable source of income to cover daily living expenses, healthcare costs, and other essential needs,” he pointed out.
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