Memorandum Order No. 305, dated November 3, 2009, establishes a reconstituted negotiating panel to protect the Republic of the Philippines' interests. The panel is chaired by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and includes members from the Departments of Justice, Legal Affairs, and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority. It is authorized to negotiate with the United States Government regarding the settlement of claims over a ten-hectare property designated as the Consular Area in Fort Bonifacio. This order underscores the government's commitment to resolving property disputes with international partners.
November 3, 2009
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 305
IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, A NEGOTIATING PANEL IS HEREBY RECONSTITUTED TO BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING:
| CHAIRMAN | : | The Secretary of Foreign Affairs or his representative |
| MEMBERS | : | The Secretary of Justice or his representative |
| The Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs or his representative | ||
| The President/Chairman of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority or his representative |
As such, the Negotiating Panel is hereby authorized to negotiate with the United States Government for the settlement of its claim over the ten-hectare property described as the Consular Area, Fort Bonifacio. ETDHaC
Manila, November 3, 2009