Creation and Role of CAFGU and CAA Units
- Executive Order No. 264 (s. 1987) established the Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU).
- CAFGU mobilizes Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary (CAA) units to support the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
- CAA units complement regular AFP forces in addressing internal and external security threats.
Functions and Contributions of CAA Units
- CAA units provide vital military intelligence to AFP.
- They participate in both traditional and non-traditional military operations.
- They secure communities affected by conflict.
- Act as first responders during natural disasters.
Rationale for Financial Support
- Recognition of CAA members’ valuable assistance to AFP in security operations.
- Acknowledgment of their indispensable role in maintaining local peace and order and responding to local insurgencies.
- Compensation for their faithful service despite the risks to themselves and their families.
Grant of Financial Support (Section 1)
- Qualified CAA members shall receive financial support amounting to Seven Thousand Pesos (P7,000.00) per month.
- The support covers the months of November and December 2018.
Coverage and Conditions for Eligibility (Section 2)
- Only duly-appointed CAA members listed in the AFP-maintained roster are entitled to financial support.
- Members undergoing training are entitled to a prorated financial support after satisfactory completion of the training.
Funding Source for the Financial Support (Section 3)
- The financial support for November and December 2018 shall be funded from the FY 2018 Contingent Fund.
Role of the Department of Budget and Management (Section 4)
- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is tasked to study and propose measures for ongoing financial support to qualified CAA members.
- DBM shall identify possible funding sources for these grants.
- Such grants shall comply with applicable budgeting, accounting, and auditing laws, rules, and regulations.
Legal Clauses
- Separability Clause (Section 5): Invalidity or unconstitutionality of any provision does not affect the remaining provisions, which continue to be effective.
- Repealing Clause (Section 6): Any existing orders, rules, or regulations inconsistent with this Executive Order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity (Section 7)
- The Order takes effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette or any newspaper of general circulation.