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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 120 -
DIRECTING THE ORGANIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES AND
PROGRAMS TO CELEBRATE THE PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ON JUNE 12, 2000
AND CREATING A NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE CELEBRATION
WHEREAS, there is a need for the Filipino
people to commemorate the heroism and self-sacrifice of our forefathers
in the struggle for independence;
WHEREAS, the 102nd anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine
Independence is the ideal occasion for all Filipinos to unite and rally
behind the government and the country's institutions;
WHEREAS, there is a need to properly plan, implement and coordinate all
programs and activities leading to the said celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do
hereby order:
Section 1.
Sec. 2.
Activities that promote a strong national identity and deepen the
spirit of patriotism among Filipinos should be undertaken. There will
be cultural festivals, theatrical presentations, symposia, historical
tours and/or similar other activities in all regions.
All branches of government are enjoined to participate in the
Independence Day celebration as well as to enlist the participation of
private sector groups and non-government organizations so that the
102nd Philippine Independence Day celebration will be a true show of
unity and strength during these challenging times.
Towards this end, local government units together with the private
sector groups and NGOs are enjoined to celebrate Independence Day in
their respective localities.
Sec. 3.
a.
b.
These activities will be replicated in historically significant places
such as the Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan, Aguinaldo Shrine in
Kawit, Cavite, the Bonifacio Monument in Kalookan City and the
Pinaglabanan Shrine in San Juan, Metro Manila.
All other cities and municipalities around the country are enjoined to
simultaneously hold similar activities on the same day and time.
c.
Sec. 4.
Chairman,
National Commission for Culture
and the Arts
Secretary of
Tourism
Secretary of Education, Culture
and Sports
Secretary of Interior and Local
Government
Chairman, National Historical
Institute
Secretary of National
Defense
Secretary of Foreign
Affairs
Secretary of
Finance
Secretary of Public Works and
Highways
Secretary of Trade and
Industry
Secretary of Budget and
Management
Secretary of Transportation and
Communication
Secretary of
Health
Secretary of Science and
Technology
Secretary of Social Welfare and
Development
Press
Secretary
Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of
the
Philippines
(AFP)
Director-General, Philippines
National Police
Chief, Presidential
Protocol
Director-General, Philippine
Information Agency
Chairman, Metro Manila
Development
Authority
(MMDA)
President, Cultural Center of
the Philippines
(CCP)
Executive Director, National
Parks and
Development Committee
(NPDC)
Governor, Province of
Bulacan
Governor, Province of
Cavite
Mayor, City of
Manila
Mayor, City of
Kalookan
Mayor, Municipality of San
Juan
Chairman, EDSA People Power
Commission
President, League of
Provinces
President, League of City
Mayors
President, League of
Municipalities
of the
Philippines
President, Liga ng mga
Barangay
Sec. 5.
Sec. 6.
Sec. 7.
Sec. 8.
Fund augmentation thereon, as may be necessary, shall be sourced from
any of the regular items in the 1999 GAA, or from such other sources as
may be determined by DBM and the Executive Committee for the 102nd
Philippine Independence Day Celebration.
Sec. 9.
DONE in the City of Manila,
this 11th of May, in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand.
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