Memorandum Circular No. 169, issued on November 4, 2008, authorizes participation in the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) themed "Serbisyong CESO: Pamumunong Tapat at Wasto para sa Progreso." Government agencies are encouraged to display themed banners and engage in various activities throughout the month, including tree planting, flag-raising, an awarding ceremony, and an annual dinner. Heads of agencies must allow officials and employees to participate on official time, with expenses covered according to existing budgetary policies. The memorandum emphasizes the importance of dedicated service by senior civil servants to promote progress.
November 4, 2008
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 169
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE CAREER EXECUTIVE SERVICE BOARD (CESB)
The Career Executive Service Board (CESB) marks its 35th anniversary this November 2008, with the theme, "Serbisyong CESO: "Pamumunong Tapat at Wasto para sa Progreso". SEHTIc
All government agencies are encouraged to display banners/streamers following the attached design and specifications bearing the theme of the celebration.
As the theme for this month-long celebration underscores the value of an ideal and faithful service by senior civil servants in furtherance of progress, all Career Executive Service Officers (CESOs), CES Eligibles, and officials in the Career Executive Service (CES) are enjoined to actively participate in the following activities:
| Date | Event/Activity | Venue |
| November 7, 2008 | Tree Planting & | La Mesa Eco-Park Quezon City |
| November 10, 2008 | Simultaneous Flag - Raising Day | Government-wide |
| November 12, 2008 | Awarding of Gawad CES Winners & Oathtaking of CESOs | Malacañang |
| November 24, 2008 | CES Annual Dinner | Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Manila |
All heads of government agencies, departments, bureaus and offices, including government-owned and/or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries/units, and state universities and colleges shall authorize their respective officials and employees to attend and participate in the CES anniversary events on official time. IHcSCA
Expenses to be incurred by these officials and employees shall be allowed at prescribed rates in accordance with existing policies by the DBM and COA chargeable against the funds of the sending agencies/offices and subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules.
Manila, November 4, 2008