Preamble
WHEREAS, in the continuing study being undertaken aimed at increasing the capacity of the government to provide adequate services for the benefit of Philippine veterans and ex-servicemen and their dependents it has been found that there is a need to incorporate certain amendments to Presidential Decree No. 244 issued on July 12, 1973 to boost the assistance potential of the government; WHEREAS, said study has determined additional tangible and justifiable forms of assistance that can be extended to intended beneficiaries; WHEREAS, said study likewise has determined necessary additional powers and funds of the Commission to enhance its effectiveness in carrying out its functions. NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, and General Order No. 1, dated September 22, 1972, as amended, in furtherance of the program of assistance to Philippine veterans and ex-servicemen and their dependents do hereby order and decree the amendment of Presidential Decree No. 244 as follows: