Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 718)
Republic Act No. 718 authorizes the appointment of non-commissioned officers who have shown outstanding ability and rendered exceptional service to the grade of second lieutenant in the Reserve Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, regardless of their age and educational attainments.
Non-commissioned officers of the Regular Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who have shown outstanding ability and rendered exceptional service.
No, educational attainment cannot limit the appointment as the law specifically states appointments can be made regardless of educational attainments.
The President of the Philippines, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of National Defense.
No, the appointment can be made regardless of the age of the non-commissioned officers.
No, it specifically applies to non-commissioned officers.
Non-commissioned officers of the Regular Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Act took effect upon its approval, which was on June 6, 1952.
A recommendation from the Secretary of National Defense is required.
No, the law does not specify any penalty for non-compliance.