Conduct of Information Seminars on Concept of New Society
Letter of Instructions No. 136, issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos on October 11, 1973, mandates that all Cabinet members and heads of government agencies conduct information seminars. The objective is to ensure that government personnel are well-informed about the reasons for the proclamation of martial law, the vision of the New Society, and the accompanying reform programs. This initiative aims to enhance understanding and commitment among officials, which is deemed essential for the effective implementation of these reforms and for building a New Society. The directive emphasizes the importance of communication and education within the government during this period.
October 11, 1973
LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 136
FOR : The Members of the Cabinet, Heads of Other Government Agencies and Offices
WHEREAS, we are now all engaged in the great task of building a New Society;
WHEREAS, in this effort it is necessary that our people fully understand the reasons for the proclamation of martial law, our concept of the New Society as well as all the programs of reforms being undertaken to bring about this political, social and economic order;
WHEREAS, to make our efforts truly effective and meaningful it is important that the people in government, themselves, are thoroughly informed of the reasons for the proclamation of martial law, and informed and committed to the New Society and our programs under it;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, do hereby direct all members of the Cabinet, heads of other government agencies and offices, to undertake information seminars in their own departments or offices on the reasons for the proclamation of martial law, our concept of the New Society, our programs of reforms under it, and other related subject matters. cdt
DONE in the City of Manila, this 11th day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy-Three.