Memorandum Order No. 319, issued on November 7, 1995, establishes new communication and reporting procedures for the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) and Cabinet Secretariat in the Philippines. All reports and communications intended for the President must be routed through the Executive Secretary, and only the Executive Secretary may sign outgoing communications to Cabinet members regarding Cabinet decisions, excluding routine indorsements. Additionally, proposed Cabinet agendas are required to be submitted for clearance to the Executive Secretary at least three days before Cabinet meetings. This order supersedes any prior inconsistent directives.
November 7, 1995
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 319
| TO | : | The Head, Presidential Management Staff and Cabinet Secretariat |
| SUBJECT | : | Communication and Reporting Procedures |
Unless otherwise specifically instructed by the President, effective immediately, you are hereby directed to observe the following:
1. All communications and reports prepared by the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) and the Cabinet Secretariat for the President's information, consideration and approval should be coursed through the Executive Secretary.
2. Except for routine indorsements, all outgoing PMS and Cabinet Secretariat official communications addressed to the Cabinet members and heads of Presidential and Constitutional offices involving Cabinet decisions and other matters arising therefrom should be signed by the Executive Secretary.
3. The proposed Cabinet Agenda should be submitted to the Executive Secretary for clearance at least three days before the scheduled Cabinet meeting prior to submission to the President. SCaDAE
This Order supersedes all previous issuances inconsistent herewith.