Establishment of the National Cultural Shrine
- The Commission is tasked to construct a National Cultural Shrine dedicated to Jose Rizal, comprising a national theater, museum, and library, ideally on a single site.
- Existing laws and projects related to these cultural institutions are amended to place them under the Shrine’s jurisdiction and the Commission’s oversight.
- This provision does not preclude the construction of other Rizal memorials.
- The Commission is authorized to organize national fund campaigns to raise private funds, allowing public participation in financing the shrine and other memorials.
Sale of Publications and Revenue Use
- Publications, stamps, medals, and similar items issued by the Commission shall be sold on a non-profit basis.
- Proceeds from these sales are immediately available to the Commission to support its activities until its work concludes.
Composition and Reporting of the Commission
- The Commission membership includes key government officials, cultural and educational leaders, and five renowned Rizalists.
- Members include:
- Secretary of Education (Chairman)
- Secretary of Finance (Co-Vice Chairman)
- Supreme Commander of the Order of the Knights of Rizal (Co-Vice Chairman)
- Chairpersons of Education Committees of Senate and House
- President of the University of the Philippines
- Chairman of UNESCO National Commission
- Director of Public Libraries and Chairman of Philippine Historical Committee
- Directors of Public and Private Schools
- Five notable Rizalists from cultural, education, and civic groups
- The Commission must present an annual activity and accomplishment report to Congress fifteen days prior to the regular session.
Fund Management and Reversion
- Appropriated funds are placed at the disposal of the Jose Rizal National Centennial Commission established by Executive Order No. 52 dated August 10, 1954.
- Any unexpended funds after the Commission completes its work and dissolves shall revert to the National Treasury.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act becomes effective immediately upon approval.