H. No. 1210 / 51 OG No. 9, 4459 (September, 1955)
"(e) Service rendered by him as civilian official or employee in the Government or in the American Red Cross prior to the creation of Philippine Red Cross; or in the Philippine Red Cross: Provided, That he has rendered at least ten years of active service in the Armed Forces of the Philippines: Provided, further, That if the period of his service as such civilian official or employee is longer than the period of his military service, his services as civilian official or employee shall be credited only as equal to his military service."SEC. 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.