Question & AnswerQ&A (MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 21)
The primary objective is to ensure efficiency in the processing of requests for Presidential issuances, authorizations, and other approvals.
Government agencies must ensure strict compliance with the strengthened standards of Complete Staff Work (CSW) pursuant to Memorandum Circular Nos. 72 (s. 2019) and 02 (s. 2022).
The Memorandum must contain a concise statement of the background/history of the request, justification and/or rationale, legal basis, agency coordination, potential problems, and fund availability.
A printed draft of the action document or proposed issuance, an edible electronic copy, copies of comments and/or recommendations signed or endorsed by Department Secretaries or Heads of Agencies concerned, and a statement by the proponent certifying the necessary coordination or consultations with other relevant government entities.
They shall be returned to the proponent.
They must respond within the period prescribed by the requesting office.
They shall be considered as having interposed no objection to the proposal or position of the proponent, upon proof of receipt of the request.
It must notify in writing the requesting office such as the OES, OSDES, ODESGA, ODESLA, ODESFA, or PMS, citing the meritorious reasons for non-compliance.
Yes, as may be requested by the OES, OSDES, ODESGA, ODESLA, ODESFA, or PMS, agencies must participate in any and all coordination meetings or briefings.
The Circular took effect immediately upon issuance on May 18, 2023.