An Act Establishing in the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy a Commissioned Corps of Officers and for Other Purposes
Year:
1967
Category:
Other
Date Approved:
June 17, 1967
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This Act establishes a commissioned corps of officers at the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, detailing the ranks and appointment procedures for these officers. It aims to enhance the organizational structure of the academy by formalizing the ranks and roles of its personnel.Full Text
REPUBLIC ACT No. 5069
An Act Establishing in the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy a Commissioned Corps of Officers and for Other Purposes
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:
Section 1. There shall be established in the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy a commissioned corps of officers distributed in the grades of Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, Captain, and above, as the organization of said academy may require.
Section 2. The officers of the corps shall be citizens of the Philippines and shall be appointed by the president of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Board: Provided, That appointments and promotions to the rank of captain and above shall be made with the consent of the Commission on Appointments of the Congress.
Section 3. Upon the effective date of this Act, the President, through the recommendation of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy Board, shall be authorized to appoint to commissioned grades the superintendent, department heads, instructors, and other qualified personnel already serving in the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy to ranks commensurate with the salary they are presently receiving.
Section 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Approved: June 17, 1967.
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