[ ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 12, February 03, 1987 ]

CREATING AN AD-HOC NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEBRUARY 22-25, 1986 REVOLUTION



WHEREAS, the success of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution was made possible by the collective courage of various sectors of our people;

WHEREAS, these sectoral groups have signified their intention to conduct individual celebrations on the occasion of the first anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution;

WHEREAS, the occasion can best be commemorated by a well-coordinated and integrated activity;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby create an ad-hoc National Committee for the commemoration of the first anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution, hereinafter referred to as the Committee.

The Committee shall be composed of the following:
Ms. June Keithley - Chairperson Minister Rafael M. Ileto - Member Minister Mita Pardo de Tavera - Member Minister Alberto G. Romulo - Member General Fidel V. Ramos - Member Press Secretary Teodoro C. Benigno - Member Former Minister Juan Ponce Enrile - Member Mr. Ramon del Rosario - Member, representing the business sector A Representative of His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin - Member, representing the religious sector Mr. Agapito œButz  Aquino - Member, representing the cause-oriented groups
The Committee shall have the following functions:
  1. Formulate and implement a comprehensive plan for the commemoration of the first anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution; and

  2. Direct, supervise and coordinate the participation of all sectors who have signified their intentions to celebrate the occasion of the first anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution under this Administrative Order.
The Committee is hereby authorized to call on any government agency for support and assistance in the accomplishment of its tasks under this Administrative Order.

The Minister of Budget and Management is hereby authorized to allocate the amount necessary to support this activity.

This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.

Done in the City of Manila, this 3rd day of February in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty-seven.

(Sgd.) CORAZON C. AQUINO
President of the Philippines

By the President:
(Sgd.) JOKER P. ARROYO
Executive Secretary