Creation and Composition of the Board on National Pantheon
- A Board on National Pantheon is created with five members:
- Secretary of the Interior
- Secretary of Public Works and Communications
- Secretary of Education
- Two private citizens appointed by the President with Commission on Appointments’ consent.
Duties and Functions of the Board
- Select, acquire, survey, and fence a suitable site for the National Pantheon.
- Designate distinct portions of the site for burial of Presidents and for heroes, patriots, and other prominent figures.
- Order and supervise construction of uniform monuments, mausoleums, or tombs.
- Oversee interment of mortal remains of Presidents, national heroes, and patriots.
- Order and supervise construction of road access from nearest national or provincial road to the Pantheon.
- Perform other necessary functions to execute the Act.
Funding Provisions
- Appropriates one million pesos from the National Treasury for initial expenses.
- Authorizes the Board to conduct a popular subscription until December 31, 1950, to raise additional funds.
- Permits the appointment of committees to assist in fund-raising efforts.
- All voluntary contributions to be deposited in a government bank in Manila with withdrawals made as needed.
Administrative Powers
- Board may appoint an executive secretary, auditor, and other personnel.
- Compensation for appointed personnel to be fixed by the Board.
Effectivity
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.