Funeral Arrangements and Interment of Late Diosdado P. Macapagal, Former Philippine President
Administrative Order No. 330, issued on April 22, 1997, by President Fidel V. Ramos, establishes a committee to oversee the funeral arrangements and interment of former President Diosdado P. Macapagal, who passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 1997. The order emphasizes the need for official necrological services and a state funeral that reflects the respect and affection of the Filipino people for Macapagal. The committee is composed of key government officials, including members from the Senate, House of Representatives, and Supreme Court, along with family representation. The committee is authorized to form sub-committees as needed to fulfill its duties effectively.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 330
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 22, 1997
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 330
CREATING A COMMITTEE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS AND INTERMENT OF THE LATE DIOSDADO P. MACAPAGAL, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
WHEREAS, Diosdado P. Macapagal, former President of the Republic of the Philippines, died unexpectedly on April 21, 1997, to the deep sorrow and anguish of the Filipino people;
WHEREAS, it is only fitting and proper that adequate arrangements be made for the holding of official necrological services and a state funeral for the former President, commensurate with the people's love and respect for him;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby create a Committee on Funeral Arrangements and Burial, composed of the following:
| Hon. Domingo L. Siazon | Chairman | |
| Secretary of Foreign Affairs | ||
| Hon. Ernesto Maceda | Member | |
| or Representative | ||
| Senate | ||
| Hon. Jose de Venecia Jr. | Member | |
| or Representative | ||
| House of Representatives | ||
| Hon. Andres R. Narvasa | Member | |
| or Representative | ||
| Supreme Court | ||
| Hon. Ruben D. Torres | Member | |
| Executive Secretary | ||
| Hon. Renato de Villa | Member | |
| Secretary of National Defense | ||
| Hon. Manuel M. Lapid | Member | |
| Pampanga Governor | ||
| A Member of the Family | Member | |
| Others as designated | Member |
The Committee is hereby empowered to create such sub-committees as may be necessary to assist it in the performance of its functions.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 22nd day of April, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Seven.
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Funeral Arrangements and Interment of Late Diosdado P. Macapagal, Former Philippine President, Administrative Order No. 330, Apr 22, 1997 (Philippines)
Funeral Arrangements and Interment of Late Diosdado P. Macapagal, Former Philippine President, Administrative Order No. 330 (Phil. 1997)
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