Executive Order No. 47 (2017) — —Executive Order No. 82 (s. 1999) created the EDSA People Power Commission to institutionalize the legacy of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, through a dedicated organization established specifically to institute appropriate activities that will serve to enshrine the EDSA People Power as a continuing and permanent source of inspiration for future generations;

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Section 1 Section 2 · Functions Section 3 · Composition Section 4 · Secretariat Section 5 · Funding Section 6 · Assistance from Other Government Agencies and the Private—Sector Section 7

Section 1

Section 1. —Sections 2 to 6 of Executive Order No. 82 are hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 2

Functions

Section 2.

Functions. The Commission shall have the following functions:

a.—Initiate activities that will expand awareness of the principles and values that the EDSA People Power Revolution stands for;

b.—Plan, organize and implement the yearly commemoration of the 1986 EDSA Revolution every 25 th of February;

c.—Submit regular reports to the President; and

d.—Perform such other functions as may be directed by the President.

Section 3

Composition

Section 3.

Composition. The Chairman of the National Historical Commission—of the Philippines shall serve as ex officio Chairman of the Commission.

The Commission shall have four (4) other members from the private sector,—who shall all be appointed by the President and shall serve for a period of—three (3) years. The President shall designate one of the members as Vice-—Chairman of the Commission.

Section 4

Secretariat

Section 4.

Secretariat. Secretariat support to the Commission shall be—provided by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

Section 5

Funding

Section 5.

Funding. The funding necessary for the implementation of this—Order shall be charged against the current appropriation of the National—Historical Commission of the Philippines. Subsequent funding requirements—shall be incorporated in the annual budget proposal of the National Historical—Commission of the Philippines through the General Appropriations Act.

Section 6

Assistance from Other Government Agencies and the Private—Sector

Section 6.

Assistance from Other Government Agencies and the Private—Sector. —The Commission may call on other government agencies and—instrumentalities and invite private sector groups and individuals to participate in its activities and programs."

Section 7

Section 7. People Power Monument The National Historical Commission of—the Philippines shall assume the management of the People Power—Monument and ensure its continued maintenance and upkeep."