SEC. 2. The officers of the corps shall be citizens of the Philippines and shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines through the recommendation 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.
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CitationRA 5069 Section 2 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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