National Historical Institute to Organize Observance of 110th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal
Administrative Order No. 166, issued on December 20, 2006, by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, directs the National Historical Institute (NHI) to organize activities commemorating the 110th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal on December 30, 2006. This observance is deemed significant for the nation, recognizing Rizal's contributions as a national hero. The order also authorizes the release of one million pesos from the President's Contingent Fund to cover the expenses related to these commemorative activities. The initiative underscores the importance of honoring Rizal's legacy in Philippine history.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Administrative Order No. 166
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Orders
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
December 20, 2006
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 166
DIRECTING THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL INSTITUTE TO ORGANIZE THE OBSERVANCE OF THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE RIZAL ON DECEMBER 30, 2006
WHEREAS, the entire country will be commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the death of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal come December 30, 2006;
WHEREAS, the observance of this momentous occasion is but appropriate, and the National Historical Institute is the agency best fit to organize activities related thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the power vested in me by law, do hereby direct the National Historical Institute (NHI) to organize the observance of the 110th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal on December 30, 2006.
The Department of Budget and Management is hereby authorized to release the amount of ONE MILLION PESOS (P1,000,000.00) chargeable against the President's Contingent Fund for FY 2006 and from other savings to defray the expenses for the Year 2006 activities commemorating the heroic martyrdom of Dr. Rizal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 20th day of December in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand Six.
Cite This Law
National Historical Institute to Organize Observance of 110th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, Administrative Order No. 166, Dec 20, 2006 (Philippines)
National Historical Institute to Organize Observance of 110th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, Administrative Order No. 166 (Phil. 2006)
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