Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 67)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 67 is to promulgate rules and regulations covering the detail or assignment of military personnel to civilian offices and officials in the Philippines.
The President has the authority to determine the number and grades of Aides-de-Camp assigned to him.
The President, the Secretary of National Defense, general or flag officers in active service, and general or flag officers appointed as Philippine diplomatic representatives of the rank of minister or higher are entitled to military Aides-de-Camp.
Yes, Military Assistants may be assigned to the Office of the Vice-President with the approval of the President.
Military Assistants must be in the active service of the armed forces, and they receive the pay and allowances of their respective grades and ranks along with any additional allowances and per diems allowed by law and regulations.
Personal Military Assistants may be assigned by the Secretary of National Defense to the Vice-President, Senate President, Speaker of the House, or Philippine diplomatic representatives of the rank of minister or higher who are not entitled to an aide-de-camp. Only one assistant is allowed per official, the officer’s rank must not be higher than Captain or Lieutenant Senior Grade, and they shall only receive their regular pay and allowances from the armed forces during assignment.
The Chief of Staff may, by arrangement with heads of government offices, agencies, or entities, assign or detail armed forces liaison officers to such civilian offices or agencies.
They may detail armed forces security guards to civilian government offices, officials, or private entities when such detail is deemed in the public interest by the official ordering the same.
No, this order does not regulate or apply to the assignment or detail of army, air force, and naval attaches to Philippine diplomatic missions abroad.
Yes, the President may assign or detail commissioned officers to any civilian government office pursuant to law, in addition to the specific assignments enumerated in the order.