Purpose and historical significance
- The order recognizes that Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo donated the mansion to the Republic of the Philippines through a deed dated March 22, 1963.
- The order states that the donation was duly accepted by the President in representation of the Philippine Government.
- The order declares that the Aguinaldo Mansion has profound historical significance connected to Philippine independence and contains valuable effects and relics.
- The order states a duty to preserve the mansion and its contents for posterity to keep alive nationalistic spirit.
Assignment of Aguinaldo Mansion to National Museum
- Executive Order No. 73 assigns the Aguinaldo Mansion and all its contents to the care and custody of the National Museum.
- The assignment is made for the protection and preservation of the mansion and its contents.
Donation acceptance basis
- The order grounds the assignment on a donation by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo made by deed dated March 22, 1963.
- The order states that the donation was accepted by the President acting for the Government of the Republic of the Philippines.
Provisions on custody and preservation
- The National Museum assumes responsibility for the protection of the Aguinaldo Mansion and its contents.
- The National Museum is tasked with the preservation of the mansion and its contents.
Issuance, authentication, and signatories
- The order was done in the City of Manila on March 13, 1964.
- The order is signed by DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL, President of the Philippines.
- The order is countersigned by Calixto O. Zaldívar, Acting Executive Secretary.