Creating the Board of Generals in the Armed Forces of the Philippines

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 730

Creation of the Board of Generals in the Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Established under Section 22 (1) of the National Defense Act
- Composed of the following officers:
  • Chief of Staff, AFP (Chairman)
  • Vice Chief of Staff, AFP (Member)
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP (Member)
  • Commanding General, Philippine Army (Member)
  • Chief of the Philippine Constabulary (Member)
  • Commanding General, Philippine Air Force (Member)
  • Flag Officer-In-Command, Philippine Navy (Member)
  • Deputy Chief of Staff J-1 (Secretary, non-voting)

Responsibilities of the Board of Generals
• Based on the number of promotion vacancies declared by the Minister of National Defense, the Board shall evaluate recommendations for promotion to Colonel and Brigadier General, or their Navy equivalents, in the Major/Technical Services. (Section 1)
• The evaluation criteria shall cover performance, leadership, and managerial or technical ability desired for every recommendee. (Section 1)
• Before being eligible for promotion, an officer must: (Section 1)
  • Have completed at least one year in the permanent grade of Lieutenant Colonel or Colonel, or their Navy equivalents
  • Have no pending case and financial or property accountabilities
  • Be physically fit for general military service
  • Be GSG eligible or its equivalent as prescribed by existing regulations
  • Satisfy any other requirement prescribed by the Board
• Assist the Minister of National Defense in discharging responsibilities under Section 8 of Republic Act No. 291, as amended. (Section 2)
• Submit the list of "best qualified" officers to the Minister of National Defense, who may recommend the list to the President for appointment. (Section 3)
• Promulgate rules and procedures necessary for selecting the "best qualified officer", including the creation of subordinate boards. (Section 4)