Transfer of Responsibilities for Fort Santiago Shrine
- By presidential directive, the Committee was also responsible for the Fort Santiago Shrine in Manila.
- This additional responsibility reflects overlapping duties that contribute to redundancy.
Duplication of Functions with the Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission
- The Committee’s functions largely duplicate those of the Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission established by Executive Order No. 52 (Aug 10, 1954).
- To streamline operations and avoid redundancy, consolidation of efforts was deemed necessary.
Transfer of Personnel, Property, Assets, and Records
- All personnel, property, assets, and records of the abolished Committee are transferred to the Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission.
- This transfer ensures continuity and preservation of ongoing projects and administrative management.
Legal Authority and Formalization
- The President of the Philippines, exercising the powers vested by law, issued the Executive Order abolishing the Committee.
- The order is formalized with the signatures of the President (Carlos P. Garcia) and the Executive Secretary (Fortunato De Leon).
- The order is dated June 27, 1957, in Manila, marking its legal effectivity.