Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1031)
The purpose is to direct all government ministries, corporations, agencies, and offices to extend full assistance and support to the organizing committee of the 49th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) hosted by the Philippines.
The Philippines is hosting the 49th General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in Manila from November 13 to November 21, 1980.
Hosting the assembly brings honor and prestige to the country, being the first time the assembly is held in the Philippines. It also focuses attention on the country’s advances in law enforcement and projects the nation’s economic, social, political, and cultural achievements internationally.
Ministers of Finance, National Defense, Tourism, Foreign Affairs, the Budget, Public Information; Commissioner of Customs; Chief Philippine Constabulary; Director-General of the Integrated National Police; Director-General of the National Intelligence and Security Authority; Commissioner Napoleon; Commanding General of the Aviation Security Command; and others including the Governor of the Central Bank, Metro Manila Commission, and heads of various agencies involved in public order and event management.
The NBI is authorized to host the 49th General Assembly of Interpol in Manila.
Interpol is described as an organization established to promote international cooperation, coordination, development, and advancement in matters related to law enforcement among 131 member countries worldwide.
It is expected to highlight the country's progress in maintaining law and order and showcase its economic, social, political, and cultural developments to the international community.
It is an executive directive issued by the President in the form of a Letter of Instructions, which has the force of law during the time of its effect, directing government agencies to support the event.
It was signed on May 28, 1980.