Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 651)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 651 is to create the Roxas Memorial Commission to take charge of a nation-wide campaign for funds for the construction of the Roxas Memorial and a low-cost housing project for disabled war veterans on sites reserved by proclamation.
Manuel Roxas was the first President of the Republic of the Philippines, recognized for rendering invaluable services to the country until his death in 1948.
The two main projects are: 1) Roxas Memorial Project No. 1 for the construction of the Roxas Memorial on the reserved site, and 2) Roxas Memorial Project No. 2 for the construction of a low-cost housing project for disabled war veterans on a reserved site in Diliman, Quezon City.
The Commission is tasked with conducting a nation-wide fundraising campaign for the two projects, organizing subcommittees in provinces and cities, promulgating rules and regulations for its work, holding meetings, and reporting to the President.
The Secretary of Public Works and Communications serves as the Chairman of the Commission.
Members include the Secretary of Commerce and Industry, Administrator of Economic Coordination, Administrator of Social Welfare Administration, Treasurer of the Philippines (also Treasurer of the Commission), Director of the National Planning Commission, among others including private sector representatives.
All funds shall be deposited with the Philippine National Bank or any authorized banking institution in the Philippines, with withdrawals authorized only by checks signed by the Treasurer of the Commission, countersigned by the Chairman and an auditor designated by the Auditor General.
Yes, the Commission is authorized to create subcommittees in provinces, chartered cities, and municipalities to assist in the accomplishment of its tasks.
Executive Order No. 635 was revoked by Executive Order No. 651.
Proclamation No. 359 reserved the site in Manila for the Roxas Memorial, while Proclamation No. 422 reserved the site in Diliman, Quezon City for the low-cost housing project for disabled war veterans.