WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2 dated May 6, 1998 by the National Historical Institute and Presidential Decree No. 260 dated August 1, 1973, declared Malaca ang Palace a National Historical Landmark;

WHEREAS, every past administration in the country reflects a particular period in our nation's rich history; and

WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that Malaca ang Palace, residence and office of the President of the Philippines should recognize the historic connection past presidents have with Malaca ang Palace.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the authority vested in me by law, do hereby rename the old Cabinet Room, on the first floor of Kalayaan Hall, Malaca ang Palace, as the Osme a Room, in recognition of the historic value of the room in which President Osme a attended meetings of the Council of State when he was Speaker of the House, and then as Vice President and Secretary of Public Instruction, and used thereafter during his presidency, thereby serving as a tangible reminder of President Sergio Osme a's service to the nation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the sea! of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 9th day of September,' in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Three.


By the President:

(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary