WHEREAS, the February 22-25, 1985 Revolution restored democratic institutions and ushered in meaningful political, social, and economic reforms:

WHEREAS. the triumph of this Revolution was anchored upon People Power, the spontaneous demonstration of the citizens ™ solidarity, in seeking to transform Philippine society and chart a new course for their nation by linking arms and courageously asserting their democratic rights;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby create a National Citizens Committee for the commemoration of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution.

The Committee shall be headed by Mrs. Patricia Cepeda Sison and shall be composed of representatives of the private sector and non-government organizations (NGOs).

The Committee shall coordinate with the Office of the Executive Secretary through the Head, Presidential Management Staff (PMS) for the purpose of mobilizing the resources of Government in connection with this commemoration.

The Committee shall have the following functions:

1. Formulate and implement a comprehensive plan for the commemoration of the Fifth Anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution; and
   
   
2. Direct, supervise and coordinate the participation of all sectors who would like to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of the February 22-25, 1986 Revolution.

The Secretary 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 1st day of February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety one.


By the President:
(Sgd.) OSCAR M. ORBOS
Executive Secretary