Amending MO No. 115 for DND inclusion

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MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 115-A: Amending MO No. 115 for DND inclusion

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Title Supreme Court: Amending MO No. 115 for DND inclusion

Law: Memorandum Order No. 115-a

Decision Date: Oct 3, 2003

Amendment to Memorandum Order No. 115 includes the Secretary of National Defense as a member of the National Committee responsible for the security preparations of President George W. Bush's State Visit to the Philippines.

security preparations

preparations and arrangements

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Importance of the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines

The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) play a crucial role in the State Visit preparation.
Their focus is on ensuring adequate and comprehensive security coverage throughout the event.
Their involvement is vital due to the high-profile nature of the visit involving a foreign head of state.

Amendment to Memorandum Order No. 115, s. 2003

Memorandum Order No. 115-A amends the original Memorandum Order No. 115, series of 2003.
The amendment explicitly includes the Secretary of National Defense as a member of the National Committee.
This inclusion formalizes the active participation of the DND in all preparatory activities related to the State Visit.

Designation and Authority

The Honorable Eduardo R. Ermita, then Secretary of National Defense, is formally designated as a Committee member through this Order.
The amendment reinforces the multi-agency cooperation required for the success of the State Visit.

Effectivity and Legal Formalization

The Memorandum Order takes effect immediately upon its signing.
It is issued under the authority of the President of the Philippines.
The signing officiated in Manila on October 3, 2003, by the Executive Secretary Alberto G. Romulo, underscoring its official and binding legal status.

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