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CA 1 (The National Defense Act) Section 58

Section 58

SEC. 58. The following persons are exempt from registration: Members of the Philippine Scouts and the Philippine Army. Young men, citizens of the Philippines who are residing abroad. These persons shall register within five days after their return to the Philippines in order to determine their obligation for military training. If under thirty years of age on their return, they shall be liable for military service, and shall enter thereon if drawn at the next national drawing for military service following their return. Persons who, because of incarceration awaiting trial undergoing sentence of a court of law, are prevented from registering. They shall upon their release from custody register for military trainee instruction with the president of the municipality or township in which they reside. If under thirty years of age at the time of release, they shall be liable for trainee instruction; if over that age, they shall not be required to serve with the colors.

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Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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