Question & AnswerQ&A (Act No. 2605.)
The purpose of the Academy for Officers of the Philippine Constabulary is to educate and train students for service as officers in the Philippine Constabulary or in any similar institution that may be created in the future.
The academy is under the direct control of the Chief of the Philippine Constabulary, subject to the general supervision of the Secretary of Commerce and Police.
The academy is established at Baguio, the capital of the subprovince of Benguet, Mountain Province, in buildings designated by the Governor-General.
The personnel includes a superintendent (major of Constabulary or other officer), an assistant superintendent and instructor (captain of Constabulary), an adjutant and instructor (first lieutenant of Constabulary), a supply officer and instructor (first lieutenant of Constabulary), an instructor and surgeon (first lieutenant of Constabulary), additional necessary instructors, enlisted men of the Constabulary, and employees as approved.
They are appointed by the Chief of the Philippine Constabulary with the consent of the Secretary of Commerce and Police.
Cadets must be unmarried graduates of the University of the Philippines or other government-approved colleges or higher institutes.
Up to sixty cadets may be appointed annually. Nominations are apportioned: three by the Governor-General, three by the Speaker of the Philippine Assembly, two by each member of the Upper House, and one by each member of the Philippine Assembly.
Training is over two years, covering military art, constabulary manual, criminal law of the Philippines, military law, international law, municipal, provincial and insular governments, topography, equitation, and athletics.
Cadets are appointed to fill vacancies as third lieutenants in the Philippine Constabulary or equivalent lowest commissioned grade in similar organizations, commissioned by the Governor-General according to their class standing.
Cadets live in barracks during the instruction period and receive pensions and allowances as provided by the legislature. They may have vacations with pay and allowances not to exceed two and one-half months during the calendar year.