Celebration of the International Anti-Corruption Day and the Launching of 1st UN Convention Against Corruption
Memorandum Circular No. 167, issued on October 22, 2008, directs all Cabinet members and heads of government-owned and controlled corporations in the Philippines to actively support the celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day and the launch of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) on December 9, 2008. This initiative aims to raise awareness about corruption in the country, enhance public understanding, and promote participation in anti-corruption programs. The Multi-Sectoral Anti-Corruption Council (MSACC) will lead these efforts to improve both national and international perceptions of the Philippines regarding corruption. The Office of the Executive Secretary will coordinate the activities across government agencies.
October 22, 2008
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 167
DIRECTING ALL CABINET MEMBERS AND THEIR ATTACHED AGENCIES AND HEADS OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE AND GIVE FULL SUPPORT IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION DAY AND THE LAUNCHING OF 1ST UNITED NATIONS CONVENTION AGAINST CORRUPTION (UNCAC)
The Multi-Sectoral Anti-Corruption Council (MSACC), the consultative and coordinating body of the National Anti-Corruption Program of Action (NACPA), will celebrate the International Anti-Corruption Day and the launching of 1st United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) on December 9, 2008. aCHDAE
The twin activities will be good opportunity to instill greater consciousness and understanding among the Filipino people on the corruption problem in the country, and to sustain institutional and popular support for and participation in the comprehensive anti-corruption programs of the Government, and to improve the international perception about the Philippines.
Relative thereto, all Cabinet Members and their attached agencies and Heads of the Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations are hereby directed to actively participate and give full support in the celebration of International Anti-Corruption Day and the launching of 1st United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) on December 9, 2008.
The Office of the Executive Secretary, thru Assistant Executive Secretary Lynn Danao-Moreno, Chairperson of MSACC's Ad Hoc Committee, shall undertake the necessary coordination nationwide on the participation of government agencies. ESITcH
Manila, October 22, 2008