Functions and Advisory Role
- The General Military Council functions primarily to advise the Secretary of National Defense.
- The Council provides counsel on broad military policy matters.
- It also advises on other military issues as directed by the Secretary of National Defense.
Meetings and Operational Procedures
- The Council is mandated to convene at least once every month.
- Meetings are called by the Chairman, i.e., the Secretary of National Defense.
Legal Effect and Formalization
- This amendment changes Section 4 of Executive Order No. 389 dated December 23, 1950.
- The executed order is formalized by the President of the Philippines and the Executive Secretary, reflecting its authoritative status.
- The order was made on February 10, 1960, in Manila, emphasizing the ongoing development and reorganization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines post-independence.