MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
[ ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 8, December 16, 1986 ]
DESIGNATING THE RIZAL DAY NATIONAL COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the 90th Death Anniversary of Jose Rizal on December 30, 1986 falls in the year when our nation overthrew through a peaceful and democratic process the tyranny of an oppressive dictatorship;
WHEREAS, it is fitting that all officials and citizens of the Republic render tribute to the ideals and noble cause embodied in the life and martyrdom of our national hero and patriot;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, call upon all our people to observe this anniversary with the most appropriate ceremonies and programs expressive of the nation’s highest homage and gratitude.
I hereby designate the Rizal Day National Committee composed of the following:
| Lourdes Quisumbing, Minister of Education Culture and Sports |
Chairperson |
| Hon. Alberto G. Romulo, Minister of the Budget |
Member |
| Hon. Teodoro Benigno, Press Secretary |
Member |
| Hon. Juanito Ferrer, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Highways |
Member |
| Hon. Ciriaco Alfelor, Deputy Minister of Local Government |
Member |
| Karina David, Deputy Minister of Social Services and Development |
Member |
| Miguel Perez-Rubio, Chief Presidential Protocol Officer |
Member-Secretary |
| Hon. Jose Lina, Governor of Metro Manila |
Member |
| Hon. Gemiliano Lopez, Jr. Mayor of Manila |
Member |
| Simeon C. Medalla, Supreme Commander of the Knights of Rizal |
Member |
| Trinidad Gomez, President of the Civic Assembly of Women of the Philippines |
Member |
| Mr. Serafin Quiason, Jr., Chairman of the National Historical Institute |
Member |
| Mr. Orlando Mercado, Chairman of the National Park Development Committee |
Member | £A⩊phi£
| Mr. Teodoro Locsin, Sr |
Member |
to organize and effect all arrangements necessary for the appropriate celebration of the day all over the Philippines and secure the cooperation of all government and private instrumentalities to ensure its success. The Committee may create such subcommittees as may be necessary.£A⩊phi£
DONE in the City of Manila, this 16th day of December, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and eighty-six.
(Sgd.) CORAZON C. AQUINO
President of the Philippines
By the President:
(Sgd.) JOKER P. ARROYO
Executive Secretary
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