Title
Creation of Committee for Geronima Pecson Centennial
Law
Executive Order No. 375
Decision Date
Oct 25, 1996
A Special Committee is established to organize and oversee the celebration of Geronima Tomelden Pecson's centennial birth anniversary, including programs, activities, and projects in Pangasinan, Visayas, and Mindanao, with the aim of honoring her contributions in education, culture, and sports in the Philippines.
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Committee chairmanship and core tasks

  • The Committee must undertake these centennial activities:
    • Prepare the general program of the Centennial and submit a copy to the President for information.
    • Promote and direct an appropriate symposium on the life of Geronima Tomelden Pecson in Manila or Pangasinan.
    • Prepare and publish a comprehensive biography of Geronima Tomelden Pecson.
    • Install a fitting and inspiring monument in honor of the late Senator Geronima Tomelden Pecson in her birth place of Lingayen, Pangasinan.
  • The Committee’s work is directed toward preparations for nationwide commemoration of the centennial birth anniversary.

Technical and administrative support

  • The Committee receives technical and administrative support.
  • Support personnel are drawn from the National Historical Institute, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the National Centennial Commission.

Funding and budget source

  • The Committee is funded with an initial budget.
  • The initial budget is to be drawn from the President’s Contingent Fund.
  • The initial budget amount is recommended by the Committee and approved by the President.

Ad hoc status and termination

  • The Committee is an ad hoc body.
  • The Committee’s existence terminates upon the completion of all activities, programs, and projects related to the centennial of the birth anniversary of Geronima Tomelden Pecson.

Effectivity and issuance details

  • Executive Order No. 375 takes effect immediately.
  • The Executive Order is issued by FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, on October 25, 1996.
  • The Order is signed with RUBEN D. TORRES as Executive Secretary “By the President.”

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