WHEREAS, the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution ushered in a new political, social and economic system anchored on democratic tradition;
WHEREAS, there is need to commemorate said occasion in recognition of our people’s capacity to transform their way of life and the future of their nation by acting decisively with vision and courage;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby create a National Committee for the commemoration of the Fourth Anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution.
The Committee shall be composed of the following:
The Secretary of Tourism | - Chairman |
The Head, Presidential Management Staff | - Vice-Chairman |
The Secretary of National Defense | - Member |
The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports | - Member |
The Secretary of Public Works and Highways | - Member |
The Press Secretary | - Member |
Four (4) representatives of the private sector to be designated by the President after consultation with the non-government organizations (NGO) | - Members |
The Committee shall have the following functions:
- Formulate and implement a comprehensive plan for the commemoration of the Fourth Anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution; and
- Direct, supervise and coordinate the participation of all sectors who would like to celebrate the Fourth Anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution.
The Committee is hereby authorized to call on any government agency for support and assistance in the accomplishment of its tasks.
The Secretary of Budget and Management is hereby authorized to allocate the amount necessary to support this activity.
This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
Done in the City of Manila, this 17th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred ninety.
(Sgd.) CORAZON C. AQUINO
President of the Philippines
By the President
(Sgd.)
CATALINO MACARAIG, JR.Executive Secretary