SECTION 22. The survivors of an officer or enlisted man retired under Section 6 or 7 or separated under Section 13 or 14 shall be entitled to a monthly annuity equivalent to fifty per centum of his base and longevity pay based on his separation grade to be divided among them in equal shares and with the right to accretion: Provided, That in the case of survivors of an officer in the grade of Colonel/Captain (PN) and higher, the basis of computation of their annuity shall be in the grade next higher than his separation grade.
Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗ · Data as of July 4, 2026
CitationPD 1638 Section 22 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).
