LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 115

: The main purpose is to establish and implement a systematic and efficient distribution of cooking oil and other essential coconut byproducts to relieve the pressure of demand for these prime commodities during a shortage.
: The Secretary of National Defense, the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Secretary of Trade, and the Administrator of the Philippine Coconut Administration are directed to implement the provisions.
: The letter directs the cooking oil industry to speed up deliveries to all outlets to normalize supply and demand to the level prior to the shortage.
: It seeks to restore order amidst conflicts between producers and planters on one hand, and refiners, copra, and coconut oil exporters on the other.
: The Secretary of National Defense is designated to issue implementing rules and regulations to give effect to the instructions provided in the letter.
: No, the letter specifically directs that injury to persons and property must be carefully avoided.
: Proclamation No. 1081, dated September 21, 1972, is related and cited as the basis for the letter's issuance.
: The broader national goal is to provide a decent living to the people by making available their basic needs, including essential commodities like cooking oil.