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MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 160
[ MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 160, February 03, 2005 ]
DIRECTING THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES CONCERNED TO ASSIST THE SENATE OF THE PHILIPPINES IN THE PREPARATIONS FOR THE HOSTING OF THE INTER-PARLIAMENTARY UNION ASSEMBLY IN THE PHILIPPINES IN APRIL 2005
WHEREAS, the Philippine Congress, led by the Senate of the Philippines, will host the 112th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly and Related Meetings on April 3 to 8, 2005; WHEREAS, the holding of said IPU will bring international prestige, publicity, goodwill, and economic benefit to the country; WHEREAS, the hosting by the Philippines of the prestigious international event will positively project the country as a competitive tourist and convention destination, and will ultimately redound to more substantial economic benefits; WHEREAS, it is essential for the executive department and other government agencies concerned to play a part in the preparations for the IPU Assembly; NOW, THEREFORE I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me be law, do hereby order: SECTION 1. The Department Secretaries/Heads of the following government agencies are hereby directed to closely coordinate with and assist the Senate of the Philippines in the preparations for the hosting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)Assembly to ensure the successful conduct of the same:
- Department of Tourism
- Department of Budget and Management
- Department of the Interior and Local Government
- Department of Transportation and Communication
- Department of Public Works and Highways
- Office of the Press Secretary
- Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
- Philippine National Police
- Manila International Airport Authority
- Philippine International Convention Center
- Cultural Center of the Philippines
- Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation
- Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
- Philippine National Construction Corporation
- Philippine Reclamation Authority
(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
By the President:
(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary