The Freedom Project of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF)

June 20, 2012 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 042-12 TO : All BLGF Central and Regional Directors, This Bureau and Other Offices Concerned SUBJECT : The Freedom Project of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is a copy of letter of Mr. Jules Maaten, Country Director, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (with attachments) dated May 23, 2012 on the above-mentioned subject, which aims to recognize outstanding initiatives that promote, safeguard and maximize the benefits of freedom. The Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau are hereby instructed to take note of the above and encouraged to participate in the project. Please be guided accordingly. (SGD.) SALVADOR M. DEL CASTILLO OIC-Executive Director ATTACHMENT Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Roxas Boulevard Corner Pablo Ocampo Sr. Street Manila 1004 May 31, 2012 Memo for : Heads of Offices This Department Heads of Bureaus/Attached Agencies Department of Finance Subject : The Freedom Project: Posters, Brochures and Nomination Forms Attached for information and guidance is a copy of letter dated 23 May 2012 of Mr. Jules Maaten, Country Director, Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) on the above-captioned subject. IaDSEA (SGD.) LOURDES Z. SANTIAGO Director IV Central Administration Office Friedrich Naumann FOUNDATION FOR FREEDOM PHILIPPINE OFFICE THE FREEDOM PROJECT Department of Finance - The Secretary - Hon. Cesar Purisima May 23, 2012 Dear Secretary Purisima: Once again, The Freedom Project is in search for legislation, policies, and programs that made an impact in the national or local scene, and that translated the concept of freedom into practical ideas that engage the public. This project aims to recognize outstanding initiatives that promote, safeguard and maximize the benefits of freedom. It seeks to translate freedom from a mere concept to actual programs that bear the standards and exemplify its values, such as participatory democracy, good governance, human rights and free trade. In this regard, we would like to ask your good office to help us advertise the search for The Freedom Project. It would be valuable if we could involve as many local government units, communities, civil society organizations, and schools as possible and together recognize efforts to empower individuals and transform society. It is our objective that these initiatives be emulated towards the achievement of, as President Aquino had said, "true freedom." cSIADH We are sending you posters and brochures for distribution. Nominations can also be made online at www.fnf.org.ph/thefreedomproject. We would appreciate if you could link this in your website and post it on your social media page as well. Nominations are until 31 July 2012, and the presentation of selected entries will be on 06 September 2012. The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF) is a German political foundation that advocates liberal democracy. The Freedom Project is part of its campaign It's All About Freedom. You may contact us at (02) 8196086/87 should you need more information. Thank you very much for your support. Kind regards, (Sgd.) Jules Maaten Country Director