Administrative Order No. 400

SECTION 1. Creation of a National Organizing Committee for the Inaugural Ceremonies for the President-Elect and the Vice President-Elect. A National Organizing Committee for the Inaugural Ceremonies hereinafter referred to as the NOC, is hereby established. The NOC shall oversee the preparations for the Inaugural Ceremonies and related activities on 30 June 1998. The members of the Committee shall include the following: Chairman: Executive Secretary Co-Chair: Lead Representative of President-Elect Members: Acting Head, Presidential Management Staff   Incoming Head, Presidential Management Staff   Representative of Vice President-Elect   Governor of Bulacan (for the Inaugural Activities in Bulacan)   Mayor of Malolos, Bulacan (for the Inaugural Activities in Bulacan)   Barasoain Parish Priest (for the Inaugural Activities in Bulacan)   Mayor of the City of Manila (for the Inaugural Activities at the Quirino Grandstand)   Four (4) Other Representatives of the President-Elect   Chairmen and Co-Chairmen of the Sub-Committees of the NOC

Creation of Sub-Committee on Security, Traffic and Parking

SECTION 2. Creation of Sub-Committee on Security, Traffic and Parking. There is hereby created a Sub-Committee on Security, Traffic and Parking. The Sub-Committee shall be primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of security arrangements for the Incumbent President, the President-Elect, the Vice-President-Elect and other guests who are expected to attend and participate in the Inaugural Ceremonies, as well as a traffic and parking plan for the Barasoain Church and its environs to facilitate the smooth flow of activities and prevent vehicle congestion in the program areas. The Sub-Committee shall likewise be responsible for the formulation and implementation of security arrangements as well as a traffic and parking plan for the President and other guests for the Inaugural Address at the Quirino Grandstand. In addition, the Sub-Committee shall prepare a comprehensive plan for the motorcade of guests from Barasoain Church to the Quirino Grandstand to ensure their timely attendance and participation in both activities as well as the provision of Health and First Aid services that may be required for the guests and the general public. The Sub-Committee on Security, Traffic and Parking shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government Co-Chair: Representative of President-Elect Members: Chief, Philippine National Police (PNP)   Group Commander, Presidential Security Group (PSG)   Commanding General, North Luzon Command   Director, PNP Region III   Director, PNP NCR   Traffic Director, Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)   Chief, Western Police District   Undersecretary, DOH   Chairman, National Parks and Development Committee

Creation of a Sub-Committee on Parades and Honor Ceremonies

SEC. 3. Creation of a Sub-Committee on Parades and Honor Ceremonies. There is hereby created a Sub-Committee on Parades and Honor Ceremonies. The Sub-Committee shall primarily be responsible for identifying the appropriate Honor Ceremonies at the Barasoain Church area and the Quirino Grandstand. The Sub-Committee shall also be responsible for identifying the sequence and program for the Parade at the Quirino Grandstand. The Sub-Committee shall also undertake coordination with other concerned agencies and the public sector for the said activities. The Sub-Committee on Parades and Honor Ceremonies shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Secretary, Department of National Defense Co-Chair: Representative of President-Elect Members: Secretary, Department of Interior and Local Government or Representative   Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs or Representative   Chief Presidential Protocol Officer   Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines   Secretary, Department of Education, Culture and Sports   Executive Director, National Centennial Commission   Two (2) Other Representatives of President-Elect   Chairman, MMDA or Representative

Creation of a Sub-Committee on Protocol

SEC. 4. Creation of a Sub-Committee on Protocol. There is hereby created a Sub-Committee on Protocol which shall primarily be responsible for formulating a comprehensive guest list and seating plan for participants and guests to the Inaugural Ceremonies (Bulacan and Quirino Grandstand, respectively), preparation and issuance of invitations to said participants and guests, and the provision of the required documents for the oath-taking (i.e. oath of office for the President-Elect and Vice-President-Elect, Holy Bible, etc.). The Sub-Committee on Protocol shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs Co-Chair: Representative of President-Elect Members: Chief Presidential Protocol Officer   Incumbent and Designate-Incoming PA for Legislative Affairs   Incumbent and Designate-Incoming Executive Assistant to the President   Incumbent and Designate-Incoming Socials Secretary

Sub-Committee on Media Affairs

SEC. 5. Sub-Committee on Media Affairs. There is hereby created a Sub-Committee on Media Affairs which shall primarily be responsible for formulating and implementing a plan of action to maximize and ensure tri-media coverage of the Inaugural Ceremonies in Malolos, Bulacan and at the Quirino Grandstand, and to conduct an information dissemination campaign to instill public awareness on the significance of the events. The Sub-Committee on Media Affairs shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Press Secretary-Designate Co-Chair: Press Secretary Members: Executive Director, Radio Television Malacañang   Undersecretary, Philippine Information Agency   Director, Radyo ng Bayan   Bureau Director, Bureau of Communication Services

Creation of a Sub-Committee on Transportation

SEC. 6. Creation of a Sub-Committee on Transportation. There is hereby created a Sub-Committee on Transportation which shall primarily be responsible for planning and coordination of the vehicle requirements for the Inaugural Ceremonies (in Malolos, Bulacan and at the Quirino Grandstand) and ensure the provision of adequate transportation for all participants and guests to the said events. The Sub-Committee on Transportation shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Secretary, Department of Transportation and Communication Co-Chair: Representative of President-Elect Members: Chairman, Metro Manila Development Authority or Representative   Head, Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board   Head, Land Transportation Office   2 other Representatives of President-Elect   Representative of President-Elect   Representative, Philippine National Police   Representative, Armed Forces of the Philippines   Representative, Presidential Security Group

Creation of a Sub-Committee on Programme

SEC. 7. Creation of a Sub-Committee on Programme. A Sub-Committee on Programme is hereby created. The Sub-Committee on Programme shall primarily be responsible for the formulation of the program of activities for the Inaugural Ceremonies in Malolos, Bulacan and the program for the Inaugural Address at the Quirino Grandstand, and the preparation and packaging of the souvenir program and other documents/materials needed for the event. The Sub-Committee shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Acting Head, Presidential Management Staff (PMS) Co-Chair: Designate – Incoming Head, PMS Members: Press Secretary or Representative   Secretary, Department of Tourism or Representative   Executive Director, Radio Television Malacañang   Bureau Director, Bureau of Communication Services   Two (2) Other Representatives of President-Elect

Creation of a Sub-Committee on Finance

SEC. 8. Creation of a Sub-Committee on Finance. A Sub-Committee on Finance is hereby created to identify the appropriate funding source and ensure the provision of funds necessary for the preparations and actual conduct of the Inaugural Ceremonies. The Sub-Committee shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Secretary, Department of Budget and Management Co-Chair: Representative of President-Elect Members: Secretary, Department of Finance   Director, OP Finance   Chairman, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation   Two (2) Other Representatives of President-Elect

Creation of a Sub-Committee on Physical Arrangements

SEC. 9. Creation of a Sub-Committee on Physical Arrangements. A Sub-Committee on Physical Arrangements is hereby created to ensure the provision of the necessary resources and materials for the preparation of the program area and other areas to be used in relation to the Inaugural Ceremonies on 30 June 1998. The Sub-Committee on Physical Arrangements shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Representative of President-Elect Co-Chair: Secretary, Department of Public Works and Highways Members: Secretary, Department of Tourism or Representative   Executive Director, National Centennial Commission   Representative, Bulacan Provincial Government   Representative, Municipal Government of Malolos, Bulacan   Representative, City Government of Manila   Chairman, Metro Manila Development Authority or Representative   Administrator, National Parks and Development Committee   President, Philippine National Construction Corporation   General Manager, Public Estates Authority   Two (2) Other Representatives of the President-Elect   Barasoain Barangay Captain

Creation of a Sub-Committee on Food and Refreshments

SEC. 10. Creation of a Sub-Committee on Food and Refreshments. There is hereby created a Sub-Committee on Food and Refreshments which shall be responsible for the provision of appropriate food and refreshments for all the guests and participants to the Inaugural Ceremonies and other related activities at the Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan and at the Quirino Grandstand at the Rizal Park in Manila. The Sub-Committee on Food and Refreshments shall be composed of the following: Chairman: Secretary, DTI Co-Chair: Representative of President-Elect Members: Secretary, DSWD or Representative   Secretary, DECS or Representative   Secretary, DOT or Representative   Two (2) Other Representatives of the President-Elect

Assistance from Agencies

SEC. 11. Assistance from Agencies. All departments and agencies of government are hereby directed to provide support and assistance to the NOC on request or as may be required.

Submission of Regular Reports

SEC. 12. Submission of Regular Reports. The different Sub-Committees shall submit regular reports (at least 1 report per week until 30 June 1998) to the NOC.

SEC. 13. Submission of an Implementation Plan for the Inaugural Ceremonies and Regular Reports on the Status of Preparations Therefor. The NOC shall submit an integrated implementation plan for the Inaugural Ceremonies not later than 15 June 1998. The NOC shall also submit regular reports on the status of preparations for the said event.

Provision of Secretariat Support

SEC. 14. Provision of Secretariat Support. The Presidential Management Staff shall provide secretariat support to the NOC. The Sub-Committees shall identify and designate their respective Secretariat.

Funding Support

SEC. 15. Funding Support. The DBM and OP Finance shall be responsible for identifying the appropriate funding source for the expenses relative to the preparations and actual conduct of the Inaugural Ceremonies and related activities.

Effectivity

SEC. 16. Effectivity. This Administrative Order shall take effect immediately. DONE in the City of Manila, this 4th day of June, in the year of our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Ninety-Eight. (Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS President of the Philippines By the President: (Sgd.) ALEXANDER P. AGUIRRE Executive Secretary