Rationale and Need for Coordinated Planning
- Emphasizes the necessity of coordinated planning and implementation of arrangements during State and Official Visits.
- Recognizes the Department of Foreign Affairs as the lead agency in advising and assisting the President on foreign relations.
Roles and Responsibilities of Key Government Officials and Agencies
- Identifies several key government officials and agencies tasked to collaborate fully with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, including:
- Chairman, Metro Manila Development Authority
- Undersecretaries from the Departments of Public Works and Highways, National Defense, Trade and Industry, Interior and Local Government, Tourism, Transportation and Communications, Budget and Management
- Office of the Press Secretary
- Chief of Protocol and Social Secretary of the Office of the President
- General Manager, Manila International Airport Authority
- Group Commander, Presidential Security Group
- These officials and agencies are tasked to ensure proper planning, coordination, and execution of preparations and arrangements.
- They must implement Presidential instructions related to the State or Official Visits.
Scope of Responsibilities: Programs, Security, and Media Coverage
- Responsible for the preparation of detailed programs for the visits.
- Ensuring provisions for security during the visits.
- Arranging for media coverage associated with the visits.
Authority to Call on Additional Government Units
- The Secretary of Foreign Affairs is authorized to call on any other government agency or instrumentality, including government-owned and controlled corporations, for assistance as needed.
Duty of Cooperation Among Government Agencies
- All government agencies are enjoined to cooperate fully with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs.
- Cooperation is essential for the proper implementation of the memorandum order.
Effectivity
- The memorandum order takes effect immediately upon issuance.