Creating the Presidential Commission on Culture

Chaired by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports.
Members include the Deputy Minister for Culture, Director of the National Historical Institute, President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, a Deputy Minister designated by the Minister of Tourism, and a representative from the Office of the President.

Formulate and maintain national cultural and arts policy frameworks.
Promote a sense of national pride through conservation of cultural heritage.
Ensure freedom and support for diverse artistic expressions.
Collaborate with government and private sectors to promote culture nationally and internationally.

Establish an administrative secretariat headed by the Deputy Minister for Culture.
Conduct consultations with cultural subsectors to promote participation in policy-making.
Coordinate with governmental and non-governmental entities to facilitate reforms and support.
Develop and promulgate policies supporting cultural heritage preservation and arts development.
Authorize organizational transfers or changes as recommended by advisory bodies.
Generate resources from various sectors for culture and arts development.

Formation and coordination of 14 national committees under three sub-commissions:
- Sub-Commission on Cultural Heritage (Libraries, Museums, Shrines)
- Sub-Commission on the Arts (Literary, Visual, Dramatic, Broadcast, Music, Dance, Film)
- Sub-Commission on Cultural Dissemination (Language, Cultural Events, Ethnic Culture, Cultural Education)
The chairpersons of these committees constitute the National Advisory Board to the Commission.

The Chairman will approve the Commission’s position structure and staffing within 120 days.
Authorized positions shall be filled through regular appointments by the Chairman or the President.

The Chairman must implement a system for regular, objective performance evaluation of the Commission.
Annual performance reports must be submitted to the President.

Reorganizational changes materially affecting third-party rights require prior notice or consent as per existing agreements.
No changes to the reorganization are valid without prior Presidential approval to maintain efficiency.

An appropriation of Ten Million Pesos from the National Treasury is allocated to the Commission, subject to availability and proper procedures.

The Chairman is empowered to issue necessary rules and regulations for effective implementation of this Executive Order.

Any unconstitutional provision of this Order does not invalidate the remaining provisions if they can operate independently.
Existing laws or issuances inconsistent with this Order are repealed or modified accordingly.