Facilitating the State Funeral of Deceased National Artists and National Scientists

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 131 October 26, 1993

FACILITATING THE STATE FUNERAL OF DECEASED NATIONAL ARTISTS AND NATIONAL SCIENTISTS

WHEREAS, National Artist and National Scientists are heroes who, upon death, are entitled to state funeral, the arrangements for and the expenses of which shall be borne by the Government, upon death;

WHEREAS, State funeral for these purposes shall mean appropriate honors/ceremonies befitting the stature of the deceased;

WHEREAS, it is desirable to make more efficient the administrative functions and operations of the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA), the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in providing state funeral services:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution do hereby order and direct:

Sec. 1. Upon the death of a National Artist or a National Scientist, the NCCA or the NAST respectively shall appoint a funeral director to arrange for the wake, necrological, and the state...

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State Funeral for Deceased National Artists and National Scientists

- Upon the death of a National Artist or National Scientist, the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) or the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) shall appoint a funeral director to arrange for the wake, necrological, and state funeral services with the deceased's family. (Section 1)
- The Executive Director of NCCA or the President of NAST shall inform the Chief of Presidential Protocol Officer and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) about the death and funeral arrangements. (Section 2)
- The necrological and interment services shall be conducted by NCCA or NAST, with the AFP providing ceremonial elements. (Section 3)
- NCCA or NAST shall provide the AFP with lists of National Artists and National Scientists, update them periodically, and arrange modest accommodation for individuals providing ceremonial services. (Section 4)
- Any unconstitutional provision shall not nullify the entire Executive Order. (Section 5)
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately. (Section 6)