Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month
Memorandum Circular No. 111, issued on August 24, 2006, mandates all Cabinet members and heads of government-owned corporations in the Philippines to actively participate in the National Peace Consciousness Month, celebrated in September. This initiative aims to enhance awareness and support for the peace process among the Filipino populace. Specific activities outlined include the ringing of a peace bell, displaying streamers, mobilizing personnel for events, and participating in exhibits at designated malls. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) is tasked with coordinating these efforts and reporting on the celebrations to the President.
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- What is Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month about?
- Memorandum Circular No. 111, issued on August 24, 2006, mandates all Cabinet members and heads of government-owned corporations in the Philippines to actively participate in the National Peace Consciousness Month, celebrated in September. This initiative aims to enhance awareness and support for the peace process among the Filipino populace. Specific activities outlined include the ringing of a peace bell, displaying streamers, mobilizing personnel for events, and participating in exhibits at designated malls. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) is tasked with coordinating these efforts and reporting on the celebrations to the President.
- What type of law is Memorandum Circular No. 111?
- Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month (Memorandum Circular No. 111) is a Philippine Presidential Issuances enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month enacted?
- Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month (Memorandum Circular No. 111) was enacted on Aug 24, 2006.
- What is the citation for Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month?
- Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month, Memorandum Circular No. 111, Aug 24, 2006 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Memorandum Circular No. 111
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Presidential Issuances
- Subcategory
- Memorandum Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 24, 2006
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 111
DIRECTING ALL CABINET MEMBERS AND HEADS OF GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE PEACE CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH THIS SEPTEMBER 2006
Pursuant to the thrust of the Government to instill greater consciousness and understanding among the Filipino people on the comprehensive peace process and to sustain institutional and popular support for and participation in the promotion of building a culture of peace, the month of September was declared as the "National Peace Consciousness Month."
Relative thereto, all Cabinet Members and Heads of Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations are hereby directed to actively participate in the celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month, both at the central and at the regional/field levels. In particular, you are directed to undertake any or a combination of the following:
1. Ringing of the peace bell on September 1, 2006 at exactly 8:00 in the morning (simultaneous nationwide). cIHCST
2. Placing of streamer(s) at conspicuous areas in respective offices (please refer to attached design, referred to as Annex "A", and made an integral part hereof).
3. Mobilize personnel to actively participate in the celebration on September 1, 2006 at the Quezon Memorial Circle to start at 7:00 in the morning.
4. Participate in the exhibits at Glorietta Mall in Makati City and SM Mall in Davao City.
5. Provide other support that may be needed to make the celebration more meaningful.
6. Conduct related activities/events with the theme: "Kapayapaan Atin 'To."
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) shall undertake the necessary coordination nationwide on the participation of government agencies.
The OPAPP is also directed to submit a report to the President on the conduct of the month-long celebration including the participation of government agencies, through the Executive Secretary, copy furnished the Presidential Chief of Staff.
SO ORDERED.
Manila, Philippines, August 24, 2006.
ANNEX A
Cite This Law
Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month, Memorandum Circular No. 111, Aug 24, 2006 (Philippines)
Participation of Cabinet Members and Heads of GOCC in the Celebration of the Peace Consciousness Month, Memorandum Circular No. 111 (Phil. 2006)
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