MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
[ Memorandum Circular No. 1, December 31, 1965 ]
DIRECTING OBSERVANCE OF STRICT ECONOMY IN ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES.
In view of stringent financial condition, the need for economy has become imperative, particularly in the operational expenses of the government. For this purpose and effective immediately, all departments, bureaus and offices of the government, including government’ owned or controlled corporations, are hereby directed to –
1. Terminate the services of all casual employees.
2. Suspend all promotions and the filling of all existing vacant positions and those which may hereafter become vacant.
3. Suspend all purchases of equipment, motor vehicles and furniture, except those which are absolutely necessary.
4. Limit all travels, whether abroad or local, to those that are urgent or necessary, and in such cases, only the minimum in number and in expenses shall be allowed.1âшphi1
5. Observe strict economy in the consumption of office supplies and materials and in the use of office facilities and utilities.
6. Observe strictly all existing orders, directives and measures promulgated to effect economy in the expenditure of public funds.
By authority of the President
(SGD.) RAFAEL M. SALAS
Executive Secretary
Manila, December 31, 1965
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