Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor
Administrative Order No. 437, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on March 15, 1979, establishes an Executive Committee to plan and execute commemorative activities for the 37th anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor. This initiative aims to honor the valor and sacrifices of those who fought for freedom and democracy during these historic events. The committee will include various government officials and representatives from relevant agencies and organizations, and it is authorized to seek assistance from other government entities as necessary. The commemoration is intended to reinforce national pride and awareness of these significant milestones in Philippine history.
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- What is Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor about?
- Administrative Order No. 437, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on March 15, 1979, establishes an Executive Committee to plan and execute commemorative activities for the 37th anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor. This initiative aims to honor the valor and sacrifices of those who fought for freedom and democracy during these historic events. The committee will include various government officials and representatives from relevant agencies and organizations, and it is authorized to seek assistance from other government entities as necessary. The commemoration is intended to reinforce national pride and awareness of these significant milestones in Philippine history.
- What type of law is Administrative Order No. 437?
- Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor (Administrative Order No. 437) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor enacted?
- Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor (Administrative Order No. 437) was enacted on Mar 15, 1979.
- What is the citation for Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor?
- Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor, Administrative Order No. 437, Mar 15, 1979 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 437
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 15, 1979
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 437
CREATING AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF COMMEMORATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THE 37TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF BATAAN AND THE FALL OF CORREGIDOR
WHEREAS, the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor are historic milestones in our nationhood;
WHEREAS, it is deemed fitting and proper to commemorate these historic events with appropriate activities and/or ceremonies in order to impress our people as well as the rest of the world of the valor and sacrifices of those who fought and died during the epic struggle for freedom and democracy, and of the transcending significance of such struggle in our national development and aspirations;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby constitute and create an Executive Committee to formulate plans and devise ways and means for the successful execution of appropriate activities and/or ceremonies for the commemoration of the 37th anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor. The Committee shall be composed of the following:
| The Deputy Minister for Civilian Relations | Chairman |
| Ministry of National Defense | |
| The Deputy Minister of Tourism | Co-Chairman |
| Ministry of Tourism | |
| The Deputy Chief of Staff | Vice-Chairman |
| Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| The Administrator | Member |
| Philippine Veterans Affairs Office | |
| The General Manager | Member |
| Philippine Tourism Authority | |
| The Commanding General | Member |
| Philippine Army | |
| The Flag Officer-in-Command | Member |
| Philippine Navy | |
| The Executive Vice-President | Member |
| Veterans Federation of the Philippines | |
| The Special Assistant on Veterans Affairs | Member |
| Ministry of National Defense | |
| The Chairman | Member |
| National Historic Institute | |
| The Director | Member |
| National Media Production Center | |
| The Director | Member |
| Bureau of Public Works | |
| The National Commander | Member |
| Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor | |
| The Chief, Civil Relations Service, AFP | Member |
| The Acting Chief Member/Secretary | |
| Military Shrines Service, PVAO |
The Committee may request any ministry, bureau, office, agency or instrumentality of the government for such assistance as it may need, and to create such committee, sub-committee or staffs as may be necessary.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 15th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and seventy nine. CAIHTE
Cite This Law
Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor, Administrative Order No. 437, Mar 15, 1979 (Philippines)
Creating an Executive Committee to Take Charge of the Planning and Execution of Commemorative Activities for the 37th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan and the Fall of Corregidor, Administrative Order No. 437 (Phil. 1979)
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