MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 177

: The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations is spearheading the event.
: On June 7, 2009, from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Rajah Sulayman Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, with starting points at Baywalk by the Manila Yacht Club and Baywalk by the US Embassy.
: To bring awareness to the issue of child hunger and to raise funds for school-feeding activities of the World Food Programme.
: All Cabinet Members and Heads of their attached agencies, Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations, Government Financial Institutions, and State Universities and Colleges.
: 1. Platinum Sponsor - P500,000 minimum; 2. Gold Sponsor - P100,000 minimum; 3. Silver Sponsor - P50,000 minimum; 4. Bronze Sponsor - P10,000 minimum; 5. Employee Engagement Package - P7,500 minimum or 50 individuals/participants at P150 per head.
: Yes, sponsorship packages are chargeable against the respective funds of the agencies and institutions.
: The NYC favorably endorsed the event through Resolution No. 84, dated May 8, 2008.
: It is a directive issued by the Office of the President or a government agency to enjoin compliance and cooperation of government agencies and instrumentalities in carrying out specific programs or initiatives.
: They may directly contact the WFP through telephone numbers 750-2561 and 894-2730.