Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 7230)
The ranks of Lieutenant General/Vice Admiral are authorized for Commanders of the Major Services, the Deputy Chief of Staff, and the Southern Command.
The ranks of Major General/Rear Admiral are authorized for Commanders of the Northern Luzon Command, Southern Luzon Command, Visayas Command, Western Command, and the Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy.
Republic Act No. 7230 was approved on March 19, 1992.
Section 2 states that Presidential Decree No. 360, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 1769, and all other inconsistent laws, proclamations, decrees, letters of instruction, executive orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances are repealed or modified accordingly.
The Act was approved by President Corazon C. Aquino, President of the Senate Neptali A. Gonzales, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Ramon V. Mitra.
The law authorizes specific ranks for certain key command positions in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, establishing the rank structure for commanders of major services and regional commands.
Yes, Section 3 of RA 7230 provides that the Act shall take effect upon its approval.
The Act was passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
These positions represent highly important command roles that oversee major service branches and regional commands within the Armed Forces of the Philippines, indicating responsibilities over significant military operations and administration.
Yes, it repeals or modifies provisions of previous laws, specifically Presidential Decree No. 360 as amended and other inconsistent issuances, to align with the new rank authorizations.