Section 1Sec./Art. 1

Section 20 of Republic Act No. 6948, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 20. Burial Assistance. Unless the person who defrayed the expenses for the funeral of a deceased veteran is entitled to a similar benefit from the United States Government, he or she shall be given Twenty thousand pesos (P20.000.00) as burial assistance upon application therefor in due form which shall be filed within two (2) years from the death of the veteran concerned."