MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 79

: The purpose is to authorize officials and employees in various government agencies and local government units to participate on official time in the National Convention of Government Employees during Government Employees Week, without additional cost to the government except their salaries.
: The Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) and the National Convention of Government Employees Working Council are the organizers.
: The theme is "Kawani a Bayani ng Bayan: Iangat ang Kabuhayan a Tanggalin ang Katiwalian".
: The convention was scheduled from December 6 to 12, 2004.
: Proclamation No. 1130 and Memorandum Circular No. 72 support the observance.
: The authorization was made by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines.
: No, attendance on official time is authorized at no cost to the government except for the payment of salaries.
: Attendance must not adversely affect the functions of their respective offices or the delivery of services to the public.
: Yes, it authorizes participation for officials and employees in various government agencies and local government units.
: It officially grants the authority for government employees to use official time to attend the National Convention, making such participation legitimate and recognized by the government.