Title
Creating Committee for 3rd ASEAN Info Meeting
Law
Executive Order No. 141
Decision Date
Dec 7, 1993
President Fidel V. Ramos establishes the National Organizing Committee to prepare for the Third ASEAN Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Information in Manila, allocating nearly P3 million for operational expenses and involving multiple government agencies to ensure a successful event.
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Composition and Leadership of the Committee

  • Chairman appointed from the Office of the Press Secretary.
  • Vice-Chairman appointed from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
  • Members include representatives from:
    • Office of the Press Secretary
    • Philippine Information Agency
    • People's Television Network Incorporated
    • Bureau of Broadcast Services
    • National Information Bureau
    • Philippine News Agency
    • Department of Budget and Management
    • Department of the Interior and Local Government
    • Philippine National Police

Designation of Representatives

  • Department Secretaries and Directors of member agencies may designate representatives if unable to personally participate.

Powers and Responsibilities

  • Authority to invite special advisers to join the Committee as needed.
  • Empowered to establish a Secretariat and Sub-Committees to assist with organization.
  • Can call upon all government, non-government, and private entities to support the Committee’s tasks.

Financial Provisions

  • Department of Budget and Management directed to release PHP 2,971,000.00 to the Office of the Press Secretary.
  • Funds cover operating expenses for the meeting.
  • The release of funds chargeable against the 1993 International Commitments Funds.
  • Subject to usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations.

Effectivity

  • The Executive Order took effect immediately upon issuance on December 7, 1993.

Legal and Procedural Significance

  • The Order institutionalizes the organizational framework for hosting a significant ASEAN meeting.
  • Ensures interdisciplinary coordination among government agencies related to information dissemination, security, budgeting, and foreign affairs.
  • Solidifies the Philippines’ role and responsibilities in ASEAN’s regional cooperation efforts in the information sector.

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