Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 396)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 396 is to amend Executive Order No. 226 dated January 2, 1957, by designating additional members to the National Campaign Committee to raise funds for the objectives of the Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission.
It amends the Executive Order No. 226, dated January 2, 1957.
Mr. Roberto Oca, President of the Philippine Transport Workers Organization, and Mr. Jose Hernandez, Secretary-General of the Philippine Trade Union Councils.
The main function of the National Campaign Committee is to raise funds to carry out the objectives of the Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission.
It aims to commemorate the centennial of Jose Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines.
It was signed on June 1, 1960.
The amendment is done by virtue of the powers vested in the President by law.
Natalio P. Castillo, the Executive Secretary, signed the order alongside President Carlos P. Garcia.
Designating additional members strengthens the committee by including influential leaders from labor organizations to assist in the fundraising and organizational efforts for the Jose Rizal National Centennial.