Constitutional Basis and Policy Intent
- The State must foster patriotism and nationalism among citizens, especially the youth, under Article II, Sections 13 and 17 (Whereas clauses).
- The educational system must inculcate patriotism and nationalism and promote appreciation of national heroes under Article XIV, Section 3(2) (Whereas clauses).
- The State should proclaim National Heroes—men and women of sterling character and remarkable achievements—who direct the country’s historic destiny (Whereas clauses).
- Proclamation of National Heroes is described as timely and appropriate under the Whereas clauses.
Committee Composition and Authority
- Section 1 creates the National Heroes Committee to study and recommend the proclamation of National Heroes.
- The Secretary of Education, Culture and Sports serves as Chairman (Section 1).
- The Secretary of Foreign Affairs serves as a Member (Section 1).
- The Secretary of National Defense serves as a Member (Section 1).
Government Support Requirement
- Section 2 directs all departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government to extend the fullest support to the Committee.
- Section 2 covers government-owned or controlled corporations as part of the entities required to support the Committee.
- The support is required to enable the Committee’s performance of its functions (Section 2).
Private Sector Participation
- Section 3 urges the private sector to assist the National Heroes Committee.
- The assistance is for the Committee’s performance of its functions (Section 3).
Secretariat and Implementation
- Section 4 designates the National Historical Commission to act as the Secretariat of the Committee.
- The Secretariat role supports the Committee’s mandate to study and recommend the proclamation of National Heroes (Sections 1 and 4).
Effectivity
- Section 5 provides that the Executive Order takes effect immediately.