Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General
Republic Act No. 3714, enacted on June 22, 1963, amends Section 9 of Republic Act No. 291 to define the promotion process for the grades of General and Major General in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The law stipulates that the title of General is conferred only upon the officer appointed by the President as Chief of Staff, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments. Similarly, the Major General title is for the Vice Chief of Staff, who is also appointed by the President. The Chief of Staff serves a three-year term, after which they retire as a Lieutenant General. Additionally, only certain qualified officers are eligible for these positions, with specific requirements outlined for promotion and appointment.
Quick Answers
- What is Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General about?
- Republic Act No. 3714, enacted on June 22, 1963, amends Section 9 of Republic Act No. 291 to define the promotion process for the grades of General and Major General in the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The law stipulates that the title of General is conferred only upon the officer appointed by the President as Chief of Staff, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments. Similarly, the Major General title is for the Vice Chief of Staff, who is also appointed by the President. The Chief of Staff serves a three-year term, after which they retire as a Lieutenant General. Additionally, only certain qualified officers are eligible for these positions, with specific requirements outlined for promotion and appointment.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 3714?
- Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General (Republic Act No. 3714) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General enacted?
- Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General (Republic Act No. 3714) was enacted on Jun 22, 1963.
- What is the citation for Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General?
- Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General, Republic Act No. 3714, Jun 22, 1963 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 3714
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 22, 1963
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3714
AN ACT TO FURTHER AMEND SECTION NINE OF REPUBLIC ACT NUMBERED TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY-ONE, AS AMENDED, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE GRADE OF GENERAL OF THE ARMED FORCES
SECTION 1. Section nine of Republic Act Numbered Two hundred ninety-one, as amended, is hereby further amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 9. Promotion to grade of major general and general of the Armed Forces. — (a) The grade of general of the armed forces shall be conferred only upon the officer appointed by the President, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, to the office of Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The grade of major general in the active list shall be conferred only upon the officer appointed by the President, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments, to the office of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
"(b) The officer appointed as Chief of Staff shall hold office for a term of three years, unless sooner relieved by the President. Upon his relief as Chief of Staff, he shall be retired from the service in the grade of lieutenant general or be reverted to the permanent grade of lieutenant general and released from the active service without prejudice to his retirement under Republic Act Numbered Three hundred and forty, as amended. casia
"(c) The President shall select from among officers in the permanent grade of general and colonel the officer who, in his opinion, is best qualified for the offices of Chief of Staff and Vice Chief of Staff: Provided, That an officer in the permanent grade of colonel must have completed at least one year's service in said grade before being nominated or appointed to occupy the office of Chief of Staff or Vice Chief of Staff: Provided, further, That officers appointed in the Judge Advocate General's Service, the Chaplain Service, or in the several corps of the Medical Service shall not be eligible for nomination or appointment to the office of Chief of Staff."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 22, 1963
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 59, No. 46, p. 7880 on November 18, 1963
Cite This Law
Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General, Republic Act No. 3714, Jun 22, 1963 (Philippines)
Amendment to R.A. No. 291 Re: Grade of AFP General, Republic Act No. 3714 (Phil. 1963)
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