Title
Launching Bagong Pilipinas Campaign
Law
Memorandum Circular No. 24
Decision Date
Jul 3, 2023
The Bagong Pilipinas Campaign is a government initiative in the Philippines that aims to achieve economic and social transformation by aligning all government programs with its principles and objectives, as well as incorporating a logo for consistent representation and recognition.

Governing policy and purpose

  • The Circular implements a unified national branding and communications strategy under the Bagong Pilipinas theme.
  • The Bagong Pilipinas brand is described as a call for “deep and fundamental transformations” in sectors of society and government.
  • The Circular frames the brand as principled, accountable, and dependable governance reinforced by unified institutions of society.
  • The campaign is directed to support comprehensive policy reforms and full economic recovery.

Legal basis and related government plans

  • The Circular anchors its initiatives on Executive Order No. 14 (s. 2023), which approved and adopted the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.
  • The Circular references the President’s 8-Point Socioeconomic Agenda on bureaucratic efficiency, fiscal management, job creation, poverty reduction, livable communities, agriculture and food security, energy access, and education gaps from the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Circular references the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Program (“4PH Program”) as a priority Administration program.
  • The Circular is issued under the President’s authority through the Executive Secretary.

Scope: who must follow

  • All National Government agencies (NGAs) and instrumentalities must be guided by the Bagong Pilipinas principles, strategies, and objectives in planning programs, activities, and projects.
  • The Circular covers government-owned or -controlled corporations (GOCCs).
  • The Circular covers state universities and colleges (SUCs).
  • Covered entities include those participating in or operating through the National Government’s branding and communications strategy.

Adoption of the Bagong Pilipinas logo

  • The Bagong Pilipinas logo, annexed to the Circular, is approved.
  • Covered NGAs and instrumentalities must adopt the Bagong Pilipinas logo.
  • Covered NGAs and instrumentalities must incorporate the logo in:
    • letterheads,
    • websites,
    • official social media accounts, and
    • other documents and instruments pertaining to flagship programs of the government.
  • The Circular requires the use of the logo as part of official branding for flagship government programs.

Campaign as branding and communications strategy

  • The Bagong Pilipinas campaign forms part of the National Government’s branding and communications strategy.
  • Covered agencies must align planning of programs, activities, and projects with the Bagong Pilipinas brand’s guiding principles and objectives.
  • The campaign is positioned as an Administration-wide communications undertaking supported by unified institutional action.

Annex and reference requirements

  • The Circular approves the Bagong Pilipinas logo that is annexed to it.
  • The Circular requires integration of the logo into official communications and flagship-program-related documents and instruments.

Approving authority and completion clause

  • The Circular is executed in the City of Manila.
  • It is dated July 03, 2023.
  • It is signed by LUCAS P. BERSAMIN, Executive Secretary, “By authority the President.”

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