QuestionsQuestions (LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 333)
It was issued pursuant to Proclamation No. 1081 (Sept. 21, 1972) and General Order No. 1 (Sept. 22, 1972), as amended.
Because AFPMBAI provides welfare services vital to the morale of AFP personnel and was authorized to manage governmental funds, particularly those for insurance coverage under Presidential Decree No. 352 (Dec. 22, 1973).
Governmental funds provided under Presidential Decree No. 352 intended to provide insurance coverage for military personnel.
On June 19, 1973, the Chief of Staff issued a Letter of Instructions creating a Committee to take over management, operation, and control of AFPMBAI to protect the interests of its members due to military necessity.
The Chief of Staff, AFP, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.
The Chief of Staff is primarily responsible for morale and welfare of Armed Forces personnel.
The Chief of Staff must continue the management, control, and operation of AFPMBAI.
It requires reforms necessary to improve management and operation of AFPMBAI, including weeding out or punishing undesirable officers and employees.
Grounds provided for by pertinent laws, including dishonesty, incompetence, or misconduct.
Military necessity and protection of the members’ interests.
It acknowledges AFPMBAI’s authorization to manage governmental funds provided under PD 352 for insurance coverage of military personnel.
It implies the LOI was issued under the formal controlling authorities granted by those instruments, making it part of the legal basis for governance during the period.
It indicates that punishment/weeding out must be based on grounds and procedures found in existing laws, not solely on the LOI’s general directions.
To continue management/control/operation while also implementing additional reforms as necessary to improve the system and enforce discipline consistent with relevant laws.