Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 5464)
Republic Act No. 5464 declares the year 1969 as the General Aguinaldo Centennial Year to honor and commemorate General Emilio Aguinaldo.
General Emilio Aguinaldo was the first and only President of the first Republic of the Philippines, which was also Asia's first democratic republic.
The period from January 1 to December 31, 1969, is declared as the General Aguinaldo Centennial Year.
The purpose is to hold proper and fitting ceremonies, celebrations, and other activities to honor and commemorate the memory of General Emilio Aguinaldo.
The sum of five hundred thousand pesos is appropriated for this purpose.
Funds shall be sourced from the National Treasury out of any funds not otherwise appropriated.
The General Emilio Aguinaldo National Centennial Commission is responsible for the disbursement of the funds.
He led the Philippine revolution against Spain, won the independence, was the President of the First Philippine Republic, and is considered a patriot and statesman deserving of the Filipino people's gratitude.
This Act took effect upon its approval on April 14, 1969.
The Act mentions proper and fitting ceremonies, celebrations, and other activities but does not specify the exact types.