Memorandum Circular No. 49 Entitled "Authorizing All Government Agencies and Instrumentalities to Extend Support and Participate in the Laro't Saya sa Parke"

July 24, 2013 BLGF MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 076-13 TO : All Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau and Others Concerned SUBJECT : Memorandum Circular No. 49 Entitled "Authorizing All Government Agencies and Instrumentalities to Extend Support and Participate in the Laro't Saya sa Parke" For the information and guidance of all concerned, attached is a copy of the Memorandum from the Department of Finance dated July 10, 2013 regarding the above-captioned subject. CcAHEI The Central and Regional Directors of this Bureau are hereby instructed to take note of the above and disseminate the contents to all Bureau Staff and encourage support and participation thereof. Please be guided accordingly. (SGD.) ATTY. SALVADOR M. DEL CASTILLO OIC-Executive Director ATTACHMENT Department of Finance July 10, 2013 Memo for : Heads of Offices This Department Heads of Bureaus/Attached Agencies Department of Finance From : Director Lourdes Z. Santiago Subject : Memorandum Circular No. 49 entitled "Authorizing All Government Agencies and Instrumentalities to Extend Support and Participate in the "Laro't Saya sa Parke" Project" Attached for information and guidance is a copy of Memorandum Circular No. 49 dated July 4, 2013 of the Office of the President on the above-captioned subject. (SGD.) LOURDES Z. SANTIAGO Director IV Central Administration Office Office of the President of the Philippines Malacaang MALACAANG RECORDS OFFICE Manila, July 5, 2013 Hon. Cesar V. Purisima Secretary Department of Finance Manila Sir : I have the honor to transmit for your information and guidance, certified copy of Memorandum Circular No. 49 dated July 4, 2013 entitled "AUTHORIZING ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES TO EXTEND SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE "LARO'T SAYA SA PARKE" PROJECT". SEcTHA For this purpose, all concerned departments shall undertake measures to disseminate said Memorandum Circular to your component units/bureaus, government-owned and controlled corporations including agencies attached to or under your administrative supervision. Thank you. Very truly yours, (SGD.) MARIANITO M. DIMAANDAL Director IV July 4, 2013 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 49 AUTHORIZING ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES TO EXTEND SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE "LARO'T SAYA SA PARKE" PROJECT WHEREAS, Section 19, Article XIV of the Constitution provides that the state shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry; WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 6847 created the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) to promote physical education, encourage and sustain the development of sports in the country to foster physical fitness, self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry through a unified national sports promotion and development program; WHEREAS, in pursuit of the above mandate, PSC implemented the "Laro't Saya sa Parke," a park-based sports for fun and recreation program to be held every Saturday and Sunday; and WHEREAS, the project promotes an active lifestyle by engaging Filipino families in sports and physical fitness activities. NOW THEREFORE, all government agencies and instrumentalities, including Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Government Units (LGUs), are hereby enjoined to extend support and assist PSC in the implementation of the "Laro't Saya sa Parke" project. Further, the private sector is also encouraged to support the project. IcaHTA This Memorandum Circular shall take effect immediately. DONE in the City of Manila, this 4th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Thirteen.