Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 82)
The President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in him by law.
The Commission shall initiate awareness activities about EDSA's principles and values, organize the yearly EDSA Revolution commemoration, manage the People Power Monument, provide for the EDSA Freedom Center and Museum, submit reports to the President, and perform other functions directed by the President.
It shall be chaired by a Cabinet Member designated by the President, co-chaired by a private sector representative appointed by the President, and have 25 members serving six-year terms, with staggered initial terms of six and three years respectively.
Former President Corazon C. Aquino, Former President Fidel V. Ramos, and Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin.
Secretariat support is provided by the Chairman of the Commission.
The Secretary of Budget and Management shall allocate Three Million Pesos as a development fund, with appropriations for succeeding years included in the Office of the President's regular budget. Additional funds from non-government sources are separately accounted and regularly reported.
Yes, it may call on other government agencies and invite private sector groups and individuals to participate in its programs and activities.
They are repealed or modified accordingly.
The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on February 22, 1999.