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ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 99 -
DIRECTING THE ORGANIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTIVITIES AND
PROGRAMS TO CELEBRATE PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY ON JUNE 12, 2004
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commemorate
the heroism, patriotism and nationalism of our forefathers in the
struggle for independence;
WHEREAS, the 106th 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 should be proper planning, implementation and
coordination of all programs and activities leading to the celebrations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do
hereby order:
Section 1. The Secretary of Tourism is hereby designated to take the lead in
the planning, coordination, implementation and conduct of programs and
activities in celebration of Independence Day 2004.
Sec. 2. The Department of
Tourism, being the lead agency of this national event, shall
immediately convene the inter-agency organizing task force to plan and
implement effectively all programs, projects and activities relating to
the Independence Day 2004 celebrations.
Sec. 3. The inter-agency task
force shall be composed of the Secretary of Tourism, as Chairman, with
the Executive Director of the National Historical Institute and the
Secretary of Education, as Vice-Chairmen. Other members of the
inter-agency task force shall be designated and/or appointed by the
Secretary of Tourism.
Sec. 4. All departments,
bureaus, offices, national government agencies and local government
units and government-owned and controlled corporations are hereby
enjoined to give full support, assistance and cooperation to the
Secretary of Tourism in the exercise of his responsibilities under this
Order.
Sec. 5. 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 106th Philippine
Independence Day celebration will be a show of unit and strength during
these challenging times.
Local government units together
with private sector groups and NGO’s are likewise enjoined to celebrate
Philippine Independence Day in their respective localities.
Sec. 6. The programs and events
for the Philippine Independence Day celebrations shall include, to the
extent appropriate, the following:
1.
Pambansang Araw ng Watawat (Philippine National Flag Day) on May 28 as
the kick-off ceremony for 2004 Independence Day Celebration.
2. Raising of the national flag
and wreath-laying ceremonies at the Rizal National Monument in the
Rizal Park on June 12, 2004 at about 7:00 in the morning.
This activity will be
particularly replicated in places of national historical significance
such as the Barasoian Church in Malolos, Bulacan; Aguinaldo Shrine in
Kawit, Cavite; Mausoleo de los Veteranos de la Revolucion, Manila North
Cemetery; Bonifacio Monument in Kaloocan City; and Pinaglabanan
Memorial Shrine, San Juan, Metro Manila.
3. The Philippine Independence
Day Parade at the Quirino Grandstand in the afternoon of June 12 which
shall be meaningful and relevant to the theme of the celebration, to be
followed by a special cultural program at the same venue.
Sec. 8. The release of TEN
MILLION PESOS (P10,000,000.00) chargeable against the President’s
Contingent Fund for FY 2004 RA 9206; as reenacted is hereby authorized
to carry out the provisions of this Administrative Order.
Fund augmentation thereon, as
may be necessary, shall be sourced from any of the regular items in the
FY 2004 RA 9206, as reenacted or any applicable government
appropriations or from such other sources as may be determined by the
Department of Budget and Management.
Sec. 9. This Administrative
Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE, in the City of Manila, this 17th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Four.
(Sgd.)
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President:
(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive
Secretary
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Since 19.07.98.