Creation of Independence Day National Committee

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 176: Creation of Independence Day National Committee

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Creation of Independence Day National Committee

Law: Executive Order No. 176

Decision Date: Mar 22, 1969

A national committee is established to organize and oversee the celebration of Philippine Independence Day, composed of government officials and representatives from various organizations, with the authority to create sub-committees, call for meetings, and request assistance from government entities.

Law Summary

Composition and Membership

The Committee is chaired by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
Vice-Chairman is the Secretary of Labor.
The members include high-ranking government officials and representatives from key organizations:
- The Press Secretary
- The Commissioner of the Budget
- The Commissioner of the National Integration Commission
- The Undersecretary of Public Works
- The Undersecretary of Education
- The Undersecretary of National Defense
- The Undersecretary of Commerce
- The Deputy Administrator of Economic Coordination
- The Mayor of Manila
- The Chairman of the Philippine Historical Commission
- The President of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)
- The President of the Veterans Federation of the Philippines
- The President of the Civic Assembly of Women of the Philippines (CAWP)
- The President of the Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
- The Vice-Chairman of the National Parks Development Committee
- The Presidential Protocol Officer, who serves as Member-Secretary.

Committee Meetings and Operational Authority

The Committee meets upon the call of its Chairman.
It possesses the authority to create sub-committees as necessary for effectively discharging its functions.

Powers to Request Government Assistance

The Committee is empowered to call upon any government department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality, including government-owned or controlled corporations, to provide assistance required in carrying out its duties.

Formalization and Effectivity

The Executive Order is signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and countersigned by the Executive Secretary, Rafael M. Salas, establishing the Committee officially on March 22, 1969, in Manila.

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