Creating a National Committee to Take Charge of the Celebration of Philippine Independence Day on 12 June 1978

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Executive Order No. 501

Creation of a National Committee to Celebrate Philippine Independence Day on June 12, 1978

- The President creates a National Committee to take charge of the celebration of Philippine Independence Day on June 12, 1978. (Section 1)
- The Committee is composed of the following members: (Section 1)
    - Secretary of Education & Culture (Chairman)
    - Secretary of Public Information (Vice Chairman)
    - Commissioner of the Budget
    - Presidential Assistant on National Minorities
    - Presidential Assistant on Legal Affairs
    - Undersecretary of Public Works
    - Undersecretary of Labor
    - Undersecretary of National Defense
    - Undersecretary of Trade
    - Undersecretary of Local Governments and Community Development
    - Undersecretary of Tourism
    - Undersecretary of Youth and Sports Development
    - Mayor of Manila
    - Chairman, National Historical Commission
    - Director, National Media Production Center
    - President, Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities
    - President, Civic Assembly of Women of the Philippines
    - Presidential Protocol Officer (Member-Secretary)
- The Committee shall meet at the call of the Chairman and may create sub-committees as necessary. (Section 2)
- The Committee is authorized to call upon any government department, bureau, office, agency, or instrumentality, including government-owned or controlled corporations, for assistance in discharging its duties and functions. (Section 3)