Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP
Administrative Order No. 501, issued on December 3, 1985, establishes a Board of Generals and Colonels tasked with studying the reorganization and revitalization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the development of PHIVIDEC into a multinational entity. The Board, composed of high-ranking military officials, will serve as an advisory body to the Commander-in-Chief on military organization and resource management. It is authorized to seek assistance from various government agencies and will establish committees as needed to fulfill its duties. Upon completion of its study and recommendations, the Board may continue to provide counsel to the AFP if required.
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- What is Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP about?
- Administrative Order No. 501, issued on December 3, 1985, establishes a Board of Generals and Colonels tasked with studying the reorganization and revitalization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the development of PHIVIDEC into a multinational entity. The Board, composed of high-ranking military officials, will serve as an advisory body to the Commander-in-Chief on military organization and resource management. It is authorized to seek assistance from various government agencies and will establish committees as needed to fulfill its duties. Upon completion of its study and recommendations, the Board may continue to provide counsel to the AFP if required.
- What type of law is Administrative Order No. 501?
- Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP (Administrative Order No. 501) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP enacted?
- Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP (Administrative Order No. 501) was enacted on Dec 3, 1985.
- What is the citation for Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP?
- Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP, Administrative Order No. 501, Dec 3, 1985 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 501
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 3, 1985
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 501
CREATING A BOARD OF GENERALS AND COLONELS TO STUDY REORGANIZATION OF THE AFP AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Conformably with the Constitution and pertinent laws, a Board of Generals and Colonels is hereby created to study the revitalization of the AFP and the development of the PHIVIDEC into a multinational and to make appropriate recommendations therefor to the President. DcCEHI
The Board of Generals and Colonels shall be composed of the following:
GENERAL ERNESTO S. MATA (Ret) former SND and CSAFP
GENERAL FABIAN C. VER AFP CSAFP
LT. GEN. MANUEL F. CABAL (Ret) former CSAFP
LT. GEN. FIDEL V. RAMOS AFP VCSAFP and Chief of Constabulary/Director General, INP
GEN. PROSPERO OLIVAS
B. GEN. MARIANO ORDOÑEZ (Ret)
President, Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO)
B. GEN. REYNALDO MENDOZA (Ret) former Superintendent, PMA
COMMO. SERAPIO C. MARTILLANO AFP The Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP
M. GEN. JOSEPHUS Q. RAMAS AFP Commanding General, PA
M. GEN. VICENTE M. PICCIO JR. AFP Commanding General, PAF
R. ADM. SIMEON M. ALEJANDRO AFP
Flag Officer In-Command, PN
B. GEN. JOSE MA CARLOS L. ZUMEL AFP Superintendent, PMA
COL. EUGENIO A. OCAMPO JR. PC (GSC) Commanding Officer, MCMTC
COL. CESAR L. GO PAF (GSC) National Defense College of the Philippines
COL. ALEXANDER P. AGUIRRE PC ACofs for Operations, C3, PC
COL. RODOLFO C. BIAZON PN (M) (GSC) CO, 3rd Marine Brigade
B.GEN. FELICISIMO R. AMANO AFP Commandant, AFPCGSC
The Board shall act as an advisory body to the Commander-in-Chief on policy matters affecting the organization and management of military resources.
The Board shall be chaired by the most ranking member in the active military service. It shall meet at the call of the Chairman or by at least one half of the members thereof, and, for the purpose of discharging its functions, may create such committees as may be necessary.
The Board is hereby authorized to call upon any Ministry, Bureau, Office, Agency or instrumentality of the government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, for such assistance as it may need in discharging its duties and functions.
The Commandant, AFPCGSC shall establish a Secretariat to provide staff assistance to the Board, making available the research facilities and support services of the AFPCGSC for the purpose.
Upon completion of the study and the submission of final recommendations to the Commander-in-Chief, the Chief of Staff, AFP may retain the counsel of the Board to complement the functions of existing staffs and offices of the AFP, should the services of the Board be subsequently deemed no longer necessary, the Chairman shall recommend its reactivation.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 3rd day of December, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five. IDaCcS
Cite This Law
Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP, Administrative Order No. 501, Dec 3, 1985 (Philippines)
Creation of Board of Generals and Colonels To Study the Reorganization of the AFP, Administrative Order No. 501 (Phil. 1985)
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