Mandate for Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
- Section 8 of Executive Order No. 236 requires the Chancellery of Philippine Orders and State Decorations to develop the IRR.
- The IRR is essential for the effective implementation and enforcement of the Honors Code.
- The IRR must be approved by the President of the Philippines before taking effect.
Collaborative Development of the IRR
- The formulation of the IRR involved multiple government agencies, ensuring comprehensive coverage and adherence to national standards.
- Agencies involved include:
- The Historical Affairs Office (Office of the President)
- Department of Foreign Affairs
- Department of National Defense
- Department of Interior and Local Government
- Department of Transportation and Communications
- National Historical Institute
- National Academy of Science and Technology
- The Chief of Presidential Protocol authorized a series of meetings to consolidate inputs and finalize the IRR.
Approval and Formal Adoption of the IRR
- The Presidential Assistant for Historical Affairs submitted the finalized IRR for approval.
- Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo, under authority delegated by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, approved the IRR on 23 December 2003.
- This approval formalized the implementation mechanism for the Honors Code, enabling its operationalization throughout relevant government sectors.
Legal Authority and Procedural Compliance
- The approval was exercised under the powers vested by law to the Executive Secretary and the President.
- The document reflects procedural compliance with existing legal frameworks governing Executive Orders and administrative rules.
- The signed approval by the Executive Secretary and Senior Deputy Executive Secretary signifies official enactment and promulgation.
This memorandum order thereby ensures the operational and legal framework for recognizing, conferring, and organizing national honors according to the structured order of precedence established by Executive Order No. 236.