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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 342
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 342 -
CREATION OF A MALACAÑANG HISTORICAL COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Malacañang, which was
acquired in 1825 by then Spanish Governor-General Juan Antonio Martinez
to serve as summer residence of Spanish Governor Generals and since
1863, has become the official residence of the highest official of the
land and the official venue for all state functions and events;
WHEREAS, the Malacañang,
considered one of the most important historical treasures of the
country, has also been the site of many socio-political landmark events
in our history as a people;
WHEREAS, there is need to
produce a comprehensive multi-media documentary on the rich historical
heritage of Malacañang, showcasing significant events that
transpired therein and featuring the people who occupied and visited it
as well; and
WHEREAS, the production of a
documentary material on Malacañang requires collaborative
efforts and close coordination among concerned agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V.
RAMOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the
powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the following:
Section 1.
Creation of a Malacañang Historical Committee. — There is hereby
created a Malacañang Historical Committee (hereinafter referred
to as the "Committee") which shall be an ad-hoc body tasked to plan,
conduct research and supervise the production of a multi-media (print,
video and-ROM) historical documentary on the Malacañang Palace.
Sec. 2.
Composition of the Committee. — The Committee shall be composed of
Secretary Alexander P. Aguirre, Head, Presidential Management Staff as
Chairman, Press Secretary Hector R.R. Villanueva, as Co-Chairman,
Appointments Secretary Apolinario L. Lozada, Jr. as Vice-Chairman, and
the following as members:
a.
Presidential Protocol Chief Marciano A. Paynor, Jr.;
b.
Presidential Assistant Lolita R. Haney, Internal House Affairs;
c. Brig.
General Jose M. Calimlim, Commanding General, Presidential Security
Group;
d. Executive
Director Gloria P. Mara, Radio Television Malacañang;
e. Director
Teresita B. Paynor, Internal House Affairs — Palace;
f. Director
Adoracion M. Bolos, National Library;
g. Director
Ricardo L. Manapat, Records Management and Archives Office;
h. OIC
Director Emelita V. Almosara, National Historical Institute;
i. Director
Ma. Edna S. Gaffud, Malacañang Heritage Foundation;
j. General
Manager Ramy Diez, People's Television Network;
k. Director
Alexander M. Arevalo, Office of the President; and,
l. Director
Cirio H. Santiago, Film Development Foundation of the Philippines.
The Committee shall also include
two (2) representatives from the private sector to be determined by the
Committee.
Sec. 3.
Functions of the Committee. — The Committee shall exercise the
following functions and responsibilities:
a.
Formulate a work program for the production of multi-media material
(print, video and computer-based) on Malacañang Palace;
b. Conduct a
comprehensive research on the significant events, milestones and people
surrounding the history of Malacañang and gather/collate
personal accounts/first-hand experiences of former and current
Malacañang occupants, officials and staff to get insights and
views of the Palace, its occupants and the events which took place in
the area;
c. Negotiate
and conclude contract relative to the project, including services of
consultants, as necessary;
d. Call on any
department, bureau or office of the Government, including
government-owned and controlled corporations, to render such assistance
as it may need in the discharge of its functions;
e. Seek the
assistance of, and coordinate with private entities, associations,
foundations, cooperatives, and other non-government organizations, in
mounting and meeting the requirements of the project;
f. Submit
periodic reports to the President on the status of preparations of the
said historical documentary; and,
g. Perform
other functions/tasks as may be directed by the President.
Sec. 4.
Secretariat. — The Presidential Management Staff shall serve as the
Secretariat to the Committee to service its technical and
administrative requirements.
Sec. 5.
Funding. — The funding requirements for the project, including fund
sources thereof, shall be determined by the Committee, in coordination
with the Department of Budget and Management.
Sec. 6.
Term of the Committee. — The Committee shall cease to exist upon
completion of the project.
Sec. 7.
Effectivity. — This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE, in the
City of Manila, this 25th day of June, in the year of Our Lord,
Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Seven.
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