Memorandum Circular No. 123, issued on November 20, 2006, enjoins all national government officials and employees, including those in government-owned corporations, state universities, and local government units, to observe National Government Employees' Week from December 4 to 10, 2006. This week has been designated by Proclamation No. 1130 to recognize the vital contributions of government employees to nation-building. The 2006 theme, "Kawani ng Pamahalaan: Kaagapay, Pag-asa at Dangal ng Bayan," highlights the role of government workers in society. All relevant agencies are encouraged to participate in meaningful activities during this celebration.
November 20, 2006
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 123
ENJOINING OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS AND AGENCIES OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, AS WELL AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATIONS TO OBSERVE EMPLOYEES' WEEK ON DECEMBER 4 TO 10, 2006
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1130 dated November 11, 1997, the first week of December of every year has been declared as National Government Employees' Week. The proclamation aims to recognize the invaluable services rendered by deserving government employees and to underscore their contribution to nation building. For this year's celebration, the theme is "Kawani ng Pamahalaan: Kaagapay, Pag-asa at Dangal ng Bayan". HAISEa
In this regard, officials and employees in all departments, bureaus and agencies of the national government, including government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), government financial institutions (GFIs) and state universities and colleges, as well as local government units and government employees organizations are hereby enjoined to observe and participate in appropriate activities for a meaningful observance and celebration of National Government Employees' Week in coordination with other concerned agencies.
Manila, November 20, 2006