Establishment and Frequency of the Award
- The Presidential Award in Education is formally established by the President of the Philippines.
- Initially awarded in 1970 and to be conferred every three years thereafter.
- Recognizes significant and distinctive contributions to the field of education in the country.
Composition and Role of the Award Committee
- A dedicated Committee on the Presidential Award in Education is created to manage the award's implementation.
- The Committee plans and oversees the award system, including selection procedures and funding.
- Membership includes:
- The incumbent Secretary of Education as Chairman.
- A former Secretary of Education.
- An outstanding citizen, both appointed by the President.
Legal Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon signing.
- Signed by the President of the Philippines and attested to by the Acting Executive Secretary.
Key Legal Concepts Involved
- Utilization of executive powers vested by law to establish national awards.
- Promotion of educational excellence as a government policy objective.
- Structured and presidentially supervised recognition mechanisms for contributions in education.