State Funeral for National Artists and Scientists

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 131: State Funeral for National Artists and Scientists

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Title Source: Supreme Court: State Funeral for National Artists and Scientists

Law: Executive Order No. 131

Decision Date: Oct 26, 1993

Guidelines are established for state funerals of deceased National Artists and National Scientists in the Philippines, ensuring appropriate honors and ceremonies are provided, with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts or the National Academy of Science and Technology coordinating arrangements.

Law Summary

Administrative Responsibilities and Coordination

The National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) handles state funeral arrangements for National Artists.
The National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) manages arrangements for National Scientists.
Both bodies are tasked with appointing a funeral director to coordinate the wake, necrological, and funeral services with the immediate family of the deceased.

Notification and Protocol Involvement

The Executive Director of the NCCA or the President of NAST must inform both the Chief of the Presidential Protocol Officer and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) upon the death of a national artist or scientist.
The notification should include details about the arrangements planned for the state funeral.

Conduct of Funeral Services and Role of AFP

The necrological and interment services are to be conducted by the NCCA or NAST, depending on the deceased’s designation.
The AFP is responsible for providing ceremonial elements during the state funeral.

Record-Keeping and Support Services

The NCCA and NAST are directed to maintain and periodically update lists of National Artists and National Scientists respectively.
They are also responsible for arranging modest accommodation for individuals providing ceremonial services during funerals.

Severability Clause

Any portion of this Executive Order found unconstitutional will not result in the invalidation of the entire order.
The remaining provisions will continue to be in effect.

Effectivity Clause

The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance.
It was signed by the President and the Executive Secretary on October 26, 1993, in Manila.

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