Law fixing 3-year-term for top AFP brass signed

of staff, vice chief of staff, deputy chief of staff; the Philippine Army’s commanding general; the Philippine Air Force’s commanding general; the Philippine Navy’s flag officer in command; unified commanders; and the inspector general.

The tour of duty of the aforementioned officers will begin once the date the appointment is signed and will occupy their post for three consecutive years unless sooner terminated by the President, provided that those mentioned will not be eligible for any other position in the Armed Forces unless promoted to the position of Chief of Staff.Grades of Second Lieutenant/Ensign to Colonel/Captain – upon reaching 56 years of age or 30 years in active duty, whichever is later.

In addition, the fixed tour of duty of the chief of staff may be extended by the President “in times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress.”Rep. Ruffy Biazon welcomed the new law, calling it “a game changer for the AFP.” “I am thankful that after filing and refiling it since my first term since 2001, it has finally become a Republic Act,” Biazon added.

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