Reorganization of the Commission
- The Executive Order reorganizes the Pinaglabanan Commemorative Commission.
- Key appointed members include:
- Hon. Isidro Rodriguez, Governor of Rizal as Chairman
- Hon. Joseph Ejercito Estrada, Mayor of San Juan as Co-Chairman
- Hon. Guillermo B. Guevarra, President of the Spirit of 1896 as Executive Vice-Chairman
- Mrs. Carmen Guerrero Nakpil and Justice Calixto Zaldivar as Members
- Architect Otillo Arellano as Member
- Mrs. Narda N. Camacho as Executive Secretary
- The Provincial Auditor of Rizal as Auditor ex officio
Powers and Responsibilities of the Commission
- Soliciting and collecting voluntary contributions for erecting the monument or memorial.
- Selecting and acquiring the site for the monument by donation, purchase, or other means.
- Directing and supervising the construction and completion of the monument or memorial.
Financial Management and Accountability
- All funds collected are to be deposited in the Philippine National Bank under the Commission's name.
- Withdrawals require dual authorization: signature by Chairman or Executive Vice-Chairman and countersignature by the Auditor.
- Books of accounts must be open for audit by the Auditor General's authorized representatives.
Reporting Requirements
- The Commission is mandated to submit a progress report on its work annually to the President of the Philippines.
- The report is due on the first of July each year.
Legal and Procedural Formalities
- The Executive Order was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos and his Executive Secretary Alejandro Melchor on May 16, 1972, formalizing the reorganization and the Commission's mandate.