Tanggapan ng Pangulo ng Pilipinas

(OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES)

MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 1202

AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE IN THE 1980 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ASEAN

LAW ASSOCIATION ON NOVEMBER 24-29, 1980.

The Asean Law Association will host the 1980 General Assembly at the Philippine International Convention Center on November 24-29, 1980.

Considering the significance of the Assembly to the promotion of regional cooperation in the field of law among Asean nations, all heads of ministries, bureaus and offices, including government-owned or controlled corporations, are hereby authorized to send not more than two (2) lawyers each to the Assembly on official time with reasonable expenses for transportation, per diems, and a registration fee of not exceeding ₱565.00 per participant, chargeable against the appropriations of their respective offices, in accordance with the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 544 dated November 26, 1973, as implemented by COA General Circular No. 127, series of 1973, subject to the availability of funds, the usual accounting and auditing requirements, as an exception to Memorandum Circular No. 593 of this Office dated August 8, 1972. Participants residing or stationed within the Metro Manila Area shall be entitled to convention fees only. Meals covered by the convention fee and the cost for the shuttle-bus service shall be deducted from per diems and transportation expenses, respectively.

The participants shall submit to their respective office agency heads a complete report on their attendance or participation in the Assembly as prescribed under Memorandum Circular No. 987 dated June 10, 1977. Likewise, the organizer shall submit to this Office a report and evaluation of the convention, copy furnished the Ministry of the Budget, including a list of participants from the government sector indicating their respective offices.

(Sgd.) JUAN C. TUVERA

Senior Presidential Assistant

Manila, November 6, 1980

Source: Presidential Management Staff