QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 38)
It authorizes attendance of lawyers employed in government offices and agencies in the 9th National Convention of Lawyers to be held by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on May 21-24, 2003 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.
It will be held on May 21-24, 2003 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.
Lawyers employed in government offices and agencies are authorized to attend.
They may attend on official time.
The office head has discretion to determine the number of attendees so as not to disrupt the operations of their offices.
No. Attendance is subject to the discretion of the office head, including limits on the number of attendees to avoid disrupting office operations.
Participants must submit to their respective unit/heads a complete report of their attendance or participation.
It must be submitted to the participants' respective unit/heads.
It is conditional. Even though lawyers are authorized, attendance is on official time and is subject to the office head’s discretion regarding the number of attendees.
The circular requires it as a formal accountability measure to ensure that participation is documented and reported to the proper internal authority.
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) will hold the 9th National Convention of Lawyers.
The circular is dated May 15, 2003 and is issued “By authority of the President” and signed by Alberto G. Romulo, Executive Secretary.
To balance attendance rights with administrative necessity, ensuring that the office continues its functions and services without disruption.
The circular expressly states that the office head can determine the number of attendees to avoid disrupting office operations.
While the circular does not specify a penalty, failure to comply with the stated requirement would constitute non-compliance with an administrative instruction and may subject the participant to appropriate administrative action under applicable rules.