Title
Centennial Commemoration of Filipino Migration to Hawaii
Law
Executive Order No. 457
Decision Date
Aug 23, 2005
The Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) is designated as the lead agency for coordinating and overseeing the commemoration of the Centennial of Filipino Migration to Hawaii, aiming to strengthen ties among Filipinos in Hawaii and the United States, promote tourism and investments for the Philippines, and highlight the contributions of the Filipino-American community.

Where/when: commemoration coverage period

  • The commemoration covers the Centennial of Filipino Migration to Hawaii, anchored on the migration that began with the December 20, 1906 arrival in Hawaii of Filipino plantation workers aboard the Doric.
  • The overall commemoration programming is organized to cover Filipino migration in 1906 onwards.
  • The Commission’s existence runs until March 31, 2007, after which it ceases to exist.

Lead agency designation

  • Section 1 designates the Commission on Filipino Overseas (CFO) as the lead agency for the commemoration.
  • The CFO performs its lead role either by itself or through agencies identified for support coordination.

Government support and coordination structure

  • Section 2 requires the CFO to coordinate integrated assistance by seeking technical, financial and administrative support from: Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Tourism (DOT), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), National Historical Institute (NHI), and Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA).
  • The agencies named in Section 2 must be represented by an official with rank no below that of an Assistant Secretary.
  • The CFO is authorized to seek assistance from the private sector.

CFO functions for the centennial programs

  • Section 3 directs the CFO, by itself or through support agencies, to prepare an over-all program to commemorate Filipino migration to Hawaii in 1906 onwards to highlight contributions to Hawaii, the United States, and the Philippines.
  • Section 3 requires the CFO to oversee the implementation of the various commemorative programs and activities and to encourage the widest participation of Filipinos in the country, in Hawaii and the rest of the United States.
  • Section 3 mandates the CFO to coordinate with the Filipino Centennial Celebration Commission in Hawaii, and with Filipino associations and organizations in the United States, for joint commemorative activities.
  • Section 3 requires the CFO to organize working groups to coordinate and supervise matters related to the commemorative activities.
  • Section 3 authorizes the CFO to mobilize private sector participation in all aspects of the commemorative activities.
  • Section 3 commands the CFO to perform other functions necessary to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the activities.

Cooperation by other government offices

  • Section 4 authorizes the CFO to call upon all other departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government whose assistance and support are necessary.
  • Section 4 directs those called upon entities to extend full cooperation for the effective performance of the commemorative functions.

Funding: grants and donations

  • Section 5 authorizes the CFO to seek grants and to accept donations to finance or support its projects, programs and activities connected to the commemorations.

Commission existence and final reporting

  • Section 6 provides that the Commission shall cease to exist after March 31, 2007.
  • Section 6 requires cessation only after the Commission submits a final report to the Office of the President.
  • The final report under Section 6 must include (a) an accounting of all moneys received and disbursed and (b) a report of all its activities.

Separability and validity

  • Section 7 establishes a separability clause: if any part or provision is held unconstitutional or invalid, the remaining parts or provisions continue in full force and effect.

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