WHEREAS, 30 November 2013 marks the 150 th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, founder of Katipunan and leader of the Philippine Revolution forIndependence.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO, III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Lead Agency. The Chair of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) is hereby directed to take the lead in the organization and implementation of the program of activities, beginning with the countdown activities on 30 November 2012 until 30 November 2013.

SECTION 2. Inter-agency task force. The NHCP shall convene an inter-agency task force to plan, coordinate and implement effectively all programs, projects and activities related to this milestone event.

SECTION 3. Support to NHCP. All departments, agencies, bureaus, offices, national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs) and government-owned and –controlled corporations (GOCCs) are hereby enjoined to give full support, assistance and cooperation to the Chair of NHCP in the exercise of responsibilities under this AO.

SECTION 4. Funding. The NHCP shall utilize the budget of TEN MILLION PESOS (P 10,000,000.00) from the FY 2013 NHCP budget allocated for the event. Participating NGAs, LGUs and GOCCs are authorized to use part of their respective savings to defray the expenses for the activities commemorating this milestone event.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. This AO shall take effect immediately.

DONE, in the City of Manila, this 2nd day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twelve.

(Sgd.) BENIGNO S. AQUINO III
President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.
Executive Secretary