State Funeral for National Artists and Scientists

The Order recognizes National Artists and National Scientists as national heroes who, upon death, are entitled to state funeral.
The arrangements and expenses for these state funerals are to be borne by the Government.
The Order defines state funeral as the provision of appropriate honors/ceremonies befitting the stature of the deceased.
The Order aims to make administrative functions and operations more efficient among NCCA, NAST, and the AFP for state funeral services.

The Order applies to the death of a National Artist.
The Order applies to the death of a National Scientist.
The Order directs actions by the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) for National Artists.
The Order directs actions by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) for National Scientists.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) provides ceremonial elements in the necrological and interment services.

Section 1 requires that upon death of a National Artist, the NCCA shall appoint a funeral director.
Section 1 requires that upon death of a National Scientist, the NAST shall appoint a funeral director.
The appointed funeral director must arrange the wake, necrological, and state funeral services.
The funeral director must arrange these services with the immediate members of the family of the deceased.

Section 2 requires that, as may be appropriate, the Executive Director of the NCCA or the President of NAST shall inform the Chief of Presidential Protocol Officer about the death.
Section 2 requires that, as may be appropriate, the same officials shall inform the Chief of Staff, AFP about the death.
The information provided must include the arrangements made for the state funeral.

Section 3 directs that necrological and interment services are conducted by the NCCA in cases of a National Artist.
Section 3 directs that necrological and interment services are conducted by the NAST in cases of a National Scientist.
Section 3 requires the AFP to provide the ceremonial elements for these services.

Section 4 directs the NCCA or NAST to provide the AFP with lists of national artists and national scientists.
Section 4 requires these lists to be updated periodically.
Section 4 directs the NCCA or NAST to arrange modest accommodation for individuals who provide the ceremonial service.

Section 5 provides that if any portion or provision is declared unconstitutional, it shall not have the effect of nullifying the other provisions.
Section 6 provides that the Executive Order takes effect immediately.