Appointment of Outstanding Non-Commissioned AFP Officers as 2nd Lt. in Reserve Force
Republic Act No. 718, enacted on June 6, 1952, allows for the appointment of non-commissioned officers from the Regular Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to the rank of second lieutenant in the Reserve Force. This appointment is based on their demonstrated outstanding ability and exceptional service, without regard to age or educational qualifications. The appointments are made by the President upon the recommendation of the Secretary of National Defense. The law took effect upon its approval and was published in the Official Gazette.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 718
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 6, 1952
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 718
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADE OF SECOND LIEUTENANT IN THE RESERVE FORCE OF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS WHO HAVE SHOWN OUTSTANDING ABILITY AND HAVE RENDERED EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of existing law, non-commissioned officers of the Regular Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, who have shown outstanding ability and have rendered exceptional service, may, regardless of their age and educational attainments, be appointed in the grade of second lieutenant in the Reserve Force by the President upon recommendation of the Secretary of National Defense.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 6, 1952
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 48, No. 6, p. 2137 in June 1952
Cite This Law
Appointment of Outstanding Non-Commissioned AFP Officers as 2nd Lt. in Reserve Force, Republic Act No. 718, Jun 6, 1952 (Philippines)
Appointment of Outstanding Non-Commissioned AFP Officers as 2nd Lt. in Reserve Force, Republic Act No. 718 (Phil. 1952)
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