Memorandum Order No. 245, issued on May 15, 2007, authorizes all government agencies in the Philippines to support and participate in the "KABISIG National Government and Foreign Embassies Expo 2007." The expo, scheduled for June 11-15, 2007, at SM Mall of Asia and other locations, aims to promote public awareness of government operations and showcase the contributions of foreign embassies. Participation is encouraged for all government departments, with expenses being chargeable to their respective budgets, subject to available funds and compliance with accounting regulations. The initiative is part of the KABISIG Program established under Proclamation No. 650 to enhance collaboration between the government and the private sector.
May 15, 2007
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 245
AUTHORIZING ALL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES TO EXTEND SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CONDUCT OF THE "KABISIG NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND FOREIGN EMBASSIES EXPO 2007"
The KABISIG People's Movement (KABISIG) Program was created by virtue of Proclamation No. 650 to facilitate, coordinate and monitor the implementation of government programs and projects and provide linkages between and among the private sector groups and the government agencies and instrumentalities for the purpose. ASIETa
In pursuit of the above mandate, KABISIG is conducting the "KABISIG National Government and Foreign Embassies Expo 2007" having the theme "Global Community: Unity in Diversity", on June 11-15, 2007 at SM Mall of Asia and in other capital towns or cities nationwide.
The project will feature the profiles, service facilities and programs, projects, products and accomplishments of the national government, departments and attached agencies and its instrumentalities. This is an opportunity to promote public awareness and understanding of how the government works and promotes national development, as well as, a wide range of information on the role of the foreign embassies in the country.
In this connection, all heads of government departments, agencies, government owned or controlled corporations and other government instrumentalities are enjoined to extend support to — and participation in — said exhibit.
All agencies extended invitation to participate in said exhibits may authorize the participation of their respective offices with corresponding participation fee and other incidental expenses chargeable against the appropriations of each office, subject to the availability of funds and usual accounting and auditing rules.
Manila, 15 May 2007