BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 269

CREATING A COMMITEE TO COORDINATE OFFICIAL ACTS AND OBSERVANCES IN CONNECTION WITH THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE LATE CORAZON C. AQUINO, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

WHEREAS , Corazon C. Aquino, former President of the Philippines, died on August 1, 2009, to the deep sorrow and anguish of the Filipino people;

WHEREAS , it is only fitting and proper that appropriate officials acts and observances be carried out in connection with the funeral arrangements for the former President, commensurate with the people's love and respect for her;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO , President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in line by law, do hereby create a Committee on the Funeral of the Late President Corazon C. Aquino, composed of the following officials or their duly-designated acting representatives:

     The Executive Secretary               Chairman
     The Secretary of Foreign Affairs      Member
     The Secretary of National Defense     Member
     The Secretary of the Interior and     Member
     Local Government

In addition, representatives duly designated by the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Supreme Court, as well as of the family of the late President, are invited as members.

The Committee is hereby empowered to create such sub-committee as may be necessary to assist it in the performance of its functions,

DONE in the City of New York for Manila, Philippines, this 1st day of August, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.

By the President:

EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary