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PD 577 Section 1

Definition of Terms.

Section 1

SECTION 1. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this decree, the following terms are defined as shown: Dependents — The spouse and unmarried children of married military personnel, and the parents or any one next of Kin of unmarried military personnel. Military Personnel — Commissioned officers, enlisted personnel, trainees and draftees who are in the active service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Grantee — The military dependent who is the recipient of the benefit. Benefit — Complete exemption from the payment of tuition and matriculation fees in any public or private school. School Year — Total of two (2) semesters and one (1) summer. School Levels — Elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels, excluding- pre-school and postgraduate courses. Tuition Fee — Fee collected by the school to be used in paying for the instruction. Matriculation Fee — Fee collected by the school in consideration for the acceptance and registration of student.

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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 577 Section 1 (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).

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