Title
Amending EO on Pinaglaba Commemorative Commission
Law
Executive Order No. 394
Decision Date
May 16, 1972
Ferdinand E. Marcos reorganizes the Pinaglabanan Commemorative Commission to oversee the establishment of a monument honoring the Battle of Pinaglabanan, emphasizing national remembrance and soliciting public contributions for its construction.
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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.

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