Memorandum Circular No. 127, issued on February 7, 2007, authorizes all government lawyers to participate in the 11th National Convention of Lawyers, scheduled for March 29-31, 2007, in Cagayan de Oro City. The theme of the convention is "Lawyers & the Law: Resilience Amidst Trying Times." Attendance is permitted on official time, with no additional costs to the government, aside from the regular payment of salaries. However, participation should not hinder the functions of their offices or the delivery of public services.
February 7, 2007
MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 127
AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION ON OFFICIAL TIME OF ALL LAWYERS IN THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE IN THE 11TH NATIONAL CONVENTION OF LAWYERS
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) will sponsor the 11th National Convention of Lawyers on March 29 to 31, 2007 at the LKK Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City, with the theme "Lawyers & the Law: Resilience Amidst Trying Times". TcCEDS
In this connection, all lawyers in the government service are hereby authorized to attend the above-mentioned Convention on official time only, at no cost to the government except payment of their salaries, provided such attendance will not adversely affect the functions of their respective offices as well as the delivery of services to the public.
Manila, 07 February, 2007