Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1884)
The primary policy declared is to achieve within a reasonable time self-sufficiency in small arms, mortars, other weapons, ammunition for these weapons, and other munitions for the use of military establishments.
The Secretary of National Defense is designated to supervise and control the government arsenal and is authorized to establish, operate, and maintain the arsenal and accessory plants.
The Office is responsible for continuous study, advising the Secretary of National Defense on design, development, manufacture, procurement, stockpiling, and allocation of small arms and munitions; recommending policies and regulations for the government arsenal; and mobilizing civilian industry during emergencies.
The President of the Philippines appoints the Undersecretary of Defense for Munitions with the consent of the Commission on Appointments. The appointee must be a natural born citizen of the Philippines, technically educated, and have at least five years of experience in munitions.
The annual compensation is nine thousand pesos.
They must be located at places suitable and consistent with the safety of adjacent communities, security requirements, and principles of modern warfare.
The Act authorizes a total of five million six hundred forty-five thousand one hundred ninety-three pesos (P5,645,193.00) for three fiscal years.
Not more than two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) for overhead expenses, not more than three million three hundred fifty-seven thousand pesos (P3,357,000.00) for fixed assets, and not more than two million eighty-seven thousand seven hundred forty-five pesos (P2,087,745.00) for working capital.
Yes, subject to the Secretary of National Defense's approval, military and civilian personnel may be detailed from the Armed Forces of the Philippines as deemed necessary.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 22, 1957.