Constitution of National Committee for Commemoration of 1986 EDSA Revolution

January 31, 1997

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 313

CONSTITUTING A NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF THE ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEBRUARY 22–25, 1986 EDSA REVOLUTION

WHEREAS, our national spirit was forged by a ceaseless struggle for freedom of Filipinos who rose against colonial masters to become a nation of our own aspiration;

WHEREAS, the February 22–25 EDSA Revolution restored democratic institutions and ushered meaningful political, social and economic reforms in the country;

WHEREAS, the Filipinos astounded the world with feats of valor at EDSA, showing other captive people the way towards a democratic revolution of our time, thereby winning the respect and admiration of the world; aisadc

WHEREAS, the triumph of this revolution is rooted in the same spirit that brought our people to freedom a century ago.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Constitution of a National Committee. — There is hereby constituted a National Committee for the commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the February 22–25, 1986 EDSA Revolution which shall be Chaired by Mr. Manolo Lopez, with Agrarian Reform Secretary Ernesto Garilao as Co-Chairman, and the following as members:

Representatives from the NGOs/Business Community:

1. Ms. Victoria Garchitorena

2. Mr. Jose Alejandro

3. Mr. Jose Concepcion, Jr.

4. Mr. Octavio Espiritu

5. Mr. Christopher Carreon

6. Ms. Denise Manosa

7. Mr. Jose Escaner

8. Mr. Lito Lorenzana

9. Monsignor Socrates Villegas

10. Mr. Vicente Jayme

11. Mr. Felipe Cruz, Jr.

12. Mr. David Consunji

13. Mr. Alberto Manlapid

14. Mr. Perfecto Quicho

15. Ms. Tina Monzon-Palma

16. Mr. Norberto Gonzales

17. Ms. Maria Montelibano

18. Ms. Patricia C. Sison

Representatives from the Government Sector:

19. Secretary Domingo Siazon, Department of Foreign Affairs

20. Secretary Gregorio Vigilar, Department of Public Works and Highways

21. Secretary Robert Barbers, Department of Interior and Local Government

22. Secretary Salvador Enriquez, Jr., Department of Budget and Management

23. Secretary Renato de Villa, Department of National Defense

24. Secretary Cesar Bautista, Department of Trade and Industry

25. Secretary Robert de Ocampo, Department of Finance

26. Secretary Ricardo Gloria, Department of Education, Culture and Sports

27. Secretary Leonardo Quisumbing, Department of Labor and Employment

28. Chairman Dionisio dela Serna, CORD-NCR

29. Chairman Angel Alcala, Commission on Higher Education

30. PA Amina Rasul-Bernardo, National Youth Council

31. Secretary Alexander Aguirre, Presidential Management Staff

32 Chairman Prospero Oreta, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

33. Mayor Ismael Mathay, Jr.

34.  Administrator Jose Rufino, Livelihood Corporation

35. Undersecretary Honesto Isleta, Philippine Information Agency

36. Chairman Alfredo Antonio, Development Bank of the Philippines

37. Chairman Victorino Basco, Bases Conversion and Development Authority

38. Director Serafin Quiazon, National Historical Institute

39. Chairperson Imelda Nicolas, National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women

40. Director-General Jose Lacson, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

41. Mayor Benjamin Abalos, Chairman, Metro Manila Peace and Order Council

42. Director-General Bren Guiao, KABISIG People's Movement-National Operations Center

Mr. Jose Concepcion, former chairperson of the National Committee for the commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the EDSA Revolution, shall serve as adviser to the Committee. cd

SECTION 2. Functions. — The Committee shall have the following functions:

1.  Formulate a comprehensive plan for the nationwide commemoration of the 11th Anniversary of the February 22–25, 1986 EDSA Revolution and coordinate with all sectors concerned in the implementation of the same, taking into consideration austerity measures and the spirit of volunteerism;

2. Create such working committees and designate the respective members thereof from both the private and government sectors, as may be necessary, to ensure the success of the celebration; and

3.  Invite or enjoin and mobilize all sectors who would like to participate in the celebration and call upon any government instrumentality to render the necessary assistance therefor.

SECTION 3. Staff Support. — The KABISIG People's Movement-National Operations Center (KPM-NOC) and the Department of Agrarian Reform shall provide the technical and secretariat support to the Committee. The Heads of departments, agencies, government owned and controlled corporations and other government instrumentalities are directed to give full support to the Committee and its various working Committees and to actively participate in the said celebrations.

SECTION 4. Funding. — The Secretary of Budget and Management is hereby directed to allocate the amount of FIVE MILLION PESOS (P5,000,000.00) to support this activity. Concerned agencies may allocate such amount as may be necessary to defray the expenditures that may be incurred from participation in the EDSA anniversary, subject to the usual accounting and auditing regulations.

SECTION 5. Effectivity. — This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 31st day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Seven.