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Aquino allots P10M for Independence Day rites


The Aquino administration has allocated P10 million for the observance of the 113th anniversary of the proclamation of the Philippine Independence in June. In Administrative Order 11, President Benigno Simeon Aquino III has directed the National Historical Commission to lead the organization and implementation of the Independence Day celebration on June 12. “The amount of P10 million is hereby set aside to defray the expenses for the activities commemorating the 113th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence chargeable against the NHCP budget for Fiscal Year 2011," the order stated. “Any deficiency shall be charged against the regular budget of the participating agencies," it further said. — Amita O. Legaspi/LBG, GMA News

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