Historical Significance of the Aguinaldo Mansion
- The mansion holds great historical importance as the site where the independence of the Philippines was proclaimed.
- It houses valuable artifacts and relics that are testimonies to the Filipino people's struggle for self-rule.
Duty to Preserve the Mansion and Contents
- The preservation of the mansion and its relics is considered a sacred responsibility to maintain the spirit of nationalism.
- Ensuring the mansion remains a symbol and reminder of Filipino heritage and history for future generations.
Assignment of Custody to the National Museum
- By executive order, the mansion and all its contents were assigned to the care and custody of the National Museum.
- Responsibility for protection, preservation, and management of the mansion and its artifacts was officially transferred to this institution.
Authority and Effectivity
- The order was issued by President Diosdado Macapagal using his executive powers.
- The delegation of custody is formal and binding, executed on March 13, 1964.
- The Acting Executive Secretary attested the order, lending official administrative acknowledgment.