Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 131)
The purpose of Executive Order No. 131 is to facilitate the state funeral of deceased National Artists and National Scientists by organizing efficient administrative functions and operations to provide appropriate state funeral honors and ceremonies.
National Artists and National Scientists are entitled to state funerals under Executive Order No. 131.
State funeral means appropriate honors and ceremonies befitting the stature of the deceased National Artists or National Scientists.
The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) is responsible for National Artists, and the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is responsible for National Scientists.
The AFP provides ceremonial elements during the necrological and interment services of the state funeral.
The NCCA or NAST shall appoint a funeral director respectively to arrange the wake, necrological, and state funeral services with the immediate members of the family of the deceased.
They must inform the Chief of Presidential Protocol Officer and the Chief of Staff of the AFP about the death and provide information about the arrangements made for the state funeral.
These services are conducted by the NCCA or NAST with the AFP providing the ceremonial elements.
They are directed to provide the AFP with lists of National Artists and National Scientists, update these periodically, and arrange modest accommodations for individuals providing ceremonial service.
Yes, any portion or provision of the Executive Order that may be declared unconstitutional shall not nullify the rest of the provisions.