Veteran and pension laws
·
Veteran
and pension laws: Liberal construction to effectuate purpose of
the law—to compensate a class of men who suffered in the service for the
hardships they endured and the dangers they encountered in line of duty.
·
Retirement
laws:
Liberal construction in favor of the retiree—“to provide for sustenance, and
hopefully even comfort, when he no longer has the stamina to continue earning
his livelihood.” (Santiago vs. COA)
Cases:
·
Ortiz
vs. Commission on Elections (courtesy resignation)
·
In Re
Application for Gratuity Benefits of Associate Justice Efren I. Plana (lack of
age requirement for retirement)
·
In re
Pineda (requirement in applying the Plana Doctrine)
·
In re
Martin (availing of disability retirement benefits)
·
Cena v.
Civil Service Commission (reaching the compulsory retirement age but not the
service requirement)
Based on the book, Statutory Construction by Ruben E. Agpalo
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