EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 78 December 2, 1986
AMENDING PARAGRAPH 4 OF SECTION 6 OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBER 291, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROCUREMENT, PROMOTION AND ELIMINATION OF REGULAR OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, there is an imperative necessity to enhance merit and fairness in the promotion system of the officers in the New Armed Forces of the Philippines (NAFP) that would ultimately strengthen unity within the military establishment;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, do hereby order:
Sec. 1. Paragraph 4 of Section of Republic Act No. 291 is hereby amended to read as follows:
"(4) Members of each Selection Board shall be composed of Regular and Reserve Officers: Provided, That the Chairman and the majority of the members thereof shall be Regular Officers. They must be senior in permanent grade to any officer being considered by their board, and must be holding a commission at least in the grade of Captain or...
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Amending Paragraph 4 Of Section 6 Of Republic Act Number 291, As Amended, Entitled An Act To Provide For The Procurement, Promotion And Elimination Of Regular Officers Of The Armed Forces Of The Philippines And For Other Purposes.
Executive Order No. 78
Summary of Executive Order No. 78
Amending Paragraph 4 of Section 6 of Republic Act Number 291
- Pertains to the composition of Selection Boards for promotion of officers in the New Armed Forces of the Philippines (NAFP)
Key Provisions:
- Section 1: Amends Paragraph 4 of Section 6 of Republic Act No. 291 to read as follows:
"(4) Members of each Selection Board shall be composed of Regular and Reserve Officers: Provided, That the Chairman and the majority of the members thereof shall be Regular Officers. They must be senior in permanent grade to any officer being considered by their board, and must be holding a commission at least in the grade of Captain or its equivalent rank in the Navy."
- This provision outlines the composition requirements for Selection Boards, including:
• The board must have both Regular and Reserve Officers
• The Chairman and majority of members must be Regular Officers (Section 1)
• Members must be senior in permanent grade to officers being considered (Section 1)
• Members must hold at least the rank of Captain or equivalent (Section 1)
- Section 2: Repeals or modifies any laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order
- Section 3: Specifies that the Executive Order takes effect immediately
Amending Paragraph 4 of Section 6 of Republic Act Number 291
- Pertains to the composition of Selection Boards for promotion of officers in the New Armed Forces of the Philippines (NAFP)
Key Provisions:
- Section 1: Amends Paragraph 4 of Section 6 of Republic Act No. 291 to read as follows:
"(4) Members of each Selection Board shall be composed of Regular and Reserve Officers: Provided, That the Chairman and the majority of the members thereof shall be Regular Officers. They must be senior in permanent grade to any officer being considered by their board, and must be holding a commission at least in the grade of Captain or its equivalent rank in the Navy."
- This provision outlines the composition requirements for Selection Boards, including:
• The board must have both Regular and Reserve Officers
• The Chairman and majority of members must be Regular Officers (Section 1)
• Members must be senior in permanent grade to officers being considered (Section 1)
• Members must hold at least the rank of Captain or equivalent (Section 1)
- Section 2: Repeals or modifies any laws, orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order
- Section 3: Specifies that the Executive Order takes effect immediately