Office of the President

of the Philippines

Malacañang

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 50

AUTHORIZING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS TO ATTEND ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS THE NATIONAL LECTURE ON DECEMBER 4, 1999, TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

The Program in Development Economics (PDE) of the University of the Philippines School of Economics (PDE) has organized a National Lecture on “Myths and Fallacies on Current Economic Thinking” on December 4, 1999 in order to evaluate current economic issues vis-a-vis economic theory learned in the Program. The lecture is part of the continuing education of the PDE that aims to upgrade the knowledge and skill of program participants in economic theory and economic policymaking.

In this connection, all government officials and employees who have participated in the Program in Development Economics of the UP School of Economics are hereby enjoined to attend this lecture series. Their attendance shall be on official business and the cost of their participation shall be in accordance with the existing rates for conferences, seminars and workshops prescribed under National Budget Circular No. 442, dated March 29, 1995.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) RONALDO B. ZAMORA

Executive Secretary

NOV 16 1999

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