Memorandum Circular No. 36

Section 17, Article VII of the Constitution vests in the President the power of control over all Executive departments, bureaus and offices; NOW, THEREFORE, to ensure the successful preparations and hosting of the 31 st Annual Meeting of the APPF, the following are hereby ordered:

Directive to NGAs

Section 1. Directive to NGAs. The Secretaries or Heads of the following NGAs are hereby directed to closely coordinate with, and assist the Congress in, the preparation for the hosting of the 31 st Annual Meeting of the APPF: a. Department of Foreign Affairs; b. Department of Justice; c. Department of Transportation; d. Department of Tourism; e. Department of Finance; f. Department of Health; g. Department of Public Works and Highways; h. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority; and i. Philippine National Police.

Support from Other Agencies

Section 2. Support from Other Agencies. As may be necessary, Congress may enlist the support and assistance of other relevant departments, bureaus, offices, agencies or instrumentalities of the government, consistent with their respective mandates.

Funding

Section 3. Funding. The funds necessary for the implementation of this Circular may be sourced from available appropriations of the concerned agencies, subject to applicable budgeting, accounting and auditing laws, rules and regulations.

Venues

Section 4. Venues. The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), as conference venues for the meetings and sessions of the 31st Annual Meeting, shall ensure availability of their grounds and facilities, and, shall undertake the necessary improvements thereof as may be suitable for the event.

Effectivity

Section 5. Effectivity. This Circular shall take effect immediately. DONE, in the City of Manila, this 11 th of October, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty-Three. (SGD.) FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR.   By  the President:   (SGD.) LUCAS P. BERSAMIN Executive Secretary