Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 69)
The purpose is to grant financial support to members of the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary (CAA) in recognition of their service supporting the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in dealing with security threats and maintaining local peace and order.
Each qualified member of a CAA unit is granted Seven Thousand Pesos (P7,000.00) per month covering the months of November and December 2018.
Only duly-appointed CAA members appearing in the roster maintained by the AFP are entitled to the financial support, including those undergoing training who have satisfactorily completed it, subject to prorated payment.
The funding is sourced from the FY 2018 Contingent Fund.
The DBM is directed to study and propose measures for granting financial support to qualified CAA members on a monthly basis in succeeding years, and identify funding sources for this support.
Section 18, Article VII of the Constitution (President as Commander-in-Chief) and Section 4, Article II of the Constitution (Government may require citizens to render personal military service) are cited.
CAA units support the AFP by providing military intelligence, joining military operations, securing conflict-affected communities, and acting as first responders during natural disasters.
The separability clause states that the remaining provisions not affected shall continue to be in full force and effect.
It took effect immediately upon completion of its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Yes, all orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.