EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 482

: The President of the Philippines has the authority to create the committee, as exercised by President Ferdinand E. Marcos in this order.
: The Secretary of Education & Culture is designated as the Chairman of the committee.
: The Secretary of Public Information serves as the Vice-Chairman of the committee.
: Yes, the committee may create sub-committees as may be necessary for the purpose of discharging its functions.
: Yes, any department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality of the Government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, may be called upon for assistance by the committee.
: The Chairman of the committee is responsible for calling meetings.
: Yes, members include representatives from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities, Veterans Federation of the Philippines, Civil Assembly of Women of the Philippines, and a representative from the Youth Group.
: The Presidential Protocol Officer serves as the Member Secretary of the committee.
: Yes, the EO formalizes the organization of a national committee responsible for the official celebration, underscoring its recognition as an important national event.
: Executive Orders issued by the President are directive orders that have the force and effect of law within the scope of the President's authority, used to manage operations of the government.