Composition and Appointment of Members
- Twenty members are appointed by the President of the Philippines.
- Appointments are based on recommendations from organizations engaged in educational, scientific, and cultural sectors.
- Only individuals with moral integrity and academic qualifications are eligible for appointment.
Leadership Structure and Terms
- The Commission elects a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from among its members.
- Both officers serve two-year terms or until successors are qualified.
- The Chairman presides over the Commission and serves ex officio as Head of the Executive Committee.
Committees and Organizational Structure
- The Commission is empowered to create an Executive Committee.
- Additional committees or sub-committees may be formed as necessary for effective functioning.
Rule-making Authority
- The Commission holds the power to promulgate its own rules and regulations governing its affairs.
Transfer of Supervision and Assets
- Supervision of the Commission is transferred from the Department of Foreign Affairs to the President of the Philippines.
- All records, property, equipment, appropriations, and personnel of the Commission are likewise transferred to the President's jurisdiction.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.