Memorandum Order No. 115-A, issued on October 3, 2003, amends the previous Memorandum Order No. 115 to include the Secretary of National Defense, Eduardo R. Ermita, as a member of the National Committee responsible for preparations for the State Visit of U.S. President George W. Bush. The amendment recognizes the critical role of the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in ensuring security and organizing the detailed program for the visit. This order takes effect immediately.
October 3, 2003
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 115-A
AMENDING MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 115, s. 2003, TO INCLUDE THE SECRETARY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE AS MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO TAKE CHARGE OF THE STATE VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY GEORGE W. BUSH, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHEREAS, a National Committee was created to take charge of all preparations and arrangements in connection with the State Visit of His Excellency GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America in October 2003;
WHEREAS, the roles of the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines are critical in the preparation of the detailed program of the State Visit particularly in providing adequate security coverage;
NOW, THEREFORE, Memorandum Order No. 115, s. 2003, is hereby amended to include the HONORABLE EDUARDO R. ERMITA, Secretary of National Defense, as member of the National Committee to take charge of the state visit of his Excellency GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America.
This Memorandum Order shall take effect immediately.
DONE in the City of Manila, this 3rd day of October, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Three.