QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 46)
It aims to improve the efficiency of processing requests for Presidential issuances and/or approvals by reiterating that such requests must be submitted to the Office of the President only after complete staff work has been conducted, with complete supporting documents and a concise covering memorandum.
Requests for Presidential issuances and/or approvals such as executive orders, proclamations, administrative orders, memorandum orders, memorandum circulars, and similar directives.
The request must be submitted only after complete staff work has been conducted.
The request must enclose the basic papers and all documents related thereto, plus a covering Memorandum not exceeding two pages containing specified information.
It must not exceed two (2) pages.
An explanation on the economic, administrative, or other justification for the requested issuance or approval.
A statement citing the legal basis for the requested issuance or approval.
A statement enumerating the Departments, agencies, or offices that may be involved in, or affected by, the implementation of the requested issuance or approval.
A statement that necessary coordination or consultations were made with involved or affected agencies, attaching copies of their comments/recommendations duly signed by the concerned Department Secretaries or Heads of Agencies.
A statement on the potential risks, problems, or complications, if any, that may arise if the request is granted or denied.
Such requests may be returned to the requesting Department/Agency/Official for completion of necessary staff work.
Yes. It requires copies of agency comments/recommendations, duly signed by Department Secretaries or Heads of Agencies concerned.
By requiring a covering memorandum that includes (1) Justification and (2) Legal Basis, along with complete supporting documents and agency coordination materials.
To ensure efficiency and completeness in evaluating requests, reducing delays and the need for return submissions due to missing documents or inadequate analysis.
It should not submit the request to the Office of the President; it must conduct necessary coordination/consultations and attach duly signed copies of the agencies’ comments/recommendations.