Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 28)
The Secretary of Education is the Chairman of the National Heroes Commission.
The mandated members include the Secretary of Education (Chairman), the Director of Public Libraries, the Director of the National Museum, the President of the Philippine Historical Association, and other persons the President may designate.
The duties include preparing for the centenary celebrations of national heroes, publishing their works in multiple languages, printing and distributing biographies, administering funds approved by the President, studying and proposing national or local holidays honoring heroes, and overseeing the celebrations to ensure harmony and propriety.
The Commission may call upon any government department, bureau, office, agency, or government-owned or controlled corporation for assistance or information needed to perform its functions.
The Commission must report to the President from time to time, but not less than once every six months.
The Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission was abolished to create the National Heroes Commission.
Yes, the Commission can administer and appropriate donated funds and proceeds from income related to its duties, with the approval of the President.
Works should be translated into English, Filipino, and major languages of the Philippines.
The Commission studies who should be honored with special public holidays, the scope of celebrations (national or local), the manner of observance, and whether the natal day or death anniversary should be commemorated.