MALACAÑANG
M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 183 May 6, 1973
PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION OF RESERVISTS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES; GRANTING SECURITY OF TENURE TO RESERVISTS EMPLOYED IN PRIVATE FIRMS WHILE UNDERGOING REFRESHER TRAINING, MOBILIZATION OR ASSEMBLY TESTS OR ANNUAL ACTIVE DUTY TRAINING IN FULFILLMENT OF THEIR MILITARY OBLIGATIONS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the reservists of the Armed Forces of the Philippines constitute the bigger bulk of its manpower requirement in the event of total or partial military mobilization in time of war during periods of national emergency;
WHEREAS, records pertaining to the number, status, location, skills and other important information regarding AFP reservists are either lacking, incomplete or not up-to-date, thus rendering difficult their prompt, orderly and efficient mobilization and utilization during war or national emergencies;
WHEREAS, existing laws and regulations are not adequate for purposes of maintaining up-to-date and reliable information, data, and pertinent records concerning AFP reservists, necessitating the adoption of appropriate remedial measures;
WHEREAS, to provide for a...
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Presidential Decree No. 183
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 183
Annual Registration of Reservists
- All reservists of the Armed Forces of the Philippines must register annually with the local civil registrar from May 1 to 31. (Section a)
- Failure to register without lawful excuse is punishable by imprisonment of up to one year and/or a fine of up to 1,000 pesos. (Section b)
- Local civil registrars must forward registration documents to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and report deaths of reservists. (Section c)
Notification Requirements
- Notification to the Armed Forces is required for reservists departing the country as a prerequisite for passport issuance or travel clearance. (Section d)
Technical Assistance
- The National Computer Center shall provide technical assistance in updating and analyzing reservist records. (Section e)
Security of Tenure for Reservists in Private Firms
- Private firms with an annual gross volume of business of at least 250,000 pesos and at least 20 employees must not terminate or withhold pay from employees who are reservists undergoing refresher training, mobilization or assembly tests, or annual active duty training. (Section f)
- Such firms can claim the salaries paid during training as a deductible item in their income tax return. (Section f)
Penalties for Employers
- Employers or public officials who prevent employees from fulfilling military obligations are subject to imprisonment of up to six months and/or a fine of up to 1,000 pesos. (Section g)
Mail Privileges
- The Armed Forces can transmit official communications related to this Decree through mail free of charge, subject to penalties for unauthorized use. (Section h)
Annual Registration of Reservists
- All reservists of the Armed Forces of the Philippines must register annually with the local civil registrar from May 1 to 31. (Section a)
- Failure to register without lawful excuse is punishable by imprisonment of up to one year and/or a fine of up to 1,000 pesos. (Section b)
- Local civil registrars must forward registration documents to the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and report deaths of reservists. (Section c)
Notification Requirements
- Notification to the Armed Forces is required for reservists departing the country as a prerequisite for passport issuance or travel clearance. (Section d)
Technical Assistance
- The National Computer Center shall provide technical assistance in updating and analyzing reservist records. (Section e)
Security of Tenure for Reservists in Private Firms
- Private firms with an annual gross volume of business of at least 250,000 pesos and at least 20 employees must not terminate or withhold pay from employees who are reservists undergoing refresher training, mobilization or assembly tests, or annual active duty training. (Section f)
- Such firms can claim the salaries paid during training as a deductible item in their income tax return. (Section f)
Penalties for Employers
- Employers or public officials who prevent employees from fulfilling military obligations are subject to imprisonment of up to six months and/or a fine of up to 1,000 pesos. (Section g)
Mail Privileges
- The Armed Forces can transmit official communications related to this Decree through mail free of charge, subject to penalties for unauthorized use. (Section h)