Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 730)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 730 is to create the Board of Generals in the Armed Forces of the Philippines for the recommendation and promotion of officers to the grades of colonel and brigadier general, or their Navy equivalents.
The Board of Generals is composed of the Chief of Staff, AFP as Chairman; Vice Chief of Staff, AFP; Deputy Chief of Staff, AFP; Commanding General, Philippine Army; Chief of the Philippine Constabulary; Commanding General, Philippine Air Force; Flag Officer-In-Command, Philippine Navy as members; and the Deputy Chief of Staff J-1 as Secretary (non-voting).
The Board of Generals was created by virtue of the power vested in the President by Section 22(1) of the National Defense Act, as amended.
The Board considers performance, leadership, and managerial or technical ability of each recommendee when recommending promotions to colonel and brigadier general.
An officer must have completed at least one year in the permanent grade of lieutenant colonel or colonel, have no pending cases or financial/property accountabilities, must be physically fit for general military service, must be GSG eligible or its equivalent, and satisfy other requirements the Board may prescribe.
The Board assists the Minister of National Defense in his responsibilities under Section 8 of Republic Act No. 291, as amended, including submitting a list of the best qualified officers for promotion.
The Board passes upon the recommendations for promotion based on declared promotion vacancies and submits a list of the best qualified officers to the Minister of National Defense, who may then recommend such list to the President for appointment.
Yes, the Board of Generals may promulgate rules and procedures necessary to assist in the selection of the best qualified officers, including the creation of subordinate boards.
The President of the Philippines has the authority to appoint officers recommended by the Board, based on the recommendation of the Minister of National Defense.
No, the Deputy Chief of Staff J-1 serves as Secretary to the Board and is a non-voting member.