WHEREAS, a century ago, with the country just out of bondage struggling for independence, a man of intellect and vision inspired the promulgation of the First Philippine Constitution and urged all Filipinos to develop themselves that they may earn the respect of other nations;

WHEREAS, as a man of peace and indomitable spirit, he introduced social and political reforms to build competence and stability in the newly formed Government of the Philippines to prove to foreign powers that Filipinos are capable of self-governance; and

WHEREAS, in remembrance of the man whose idea of a truly free and democratic nation is as relevant to Filipinos as when he first wrote about the First Philippine Republic, there is need to pay tribute to his timeless wisdom of establishing the country ™s unique place in the community of nations;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order the renaming of the Malaca ang Administration Building as Mabini Hall.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 29th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Six.

(Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS
President of the Philippines

By the President:
(Sgd.) RUBEN D. TORRES
Executive Secretary