Memorandum Circular No. 304




MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES [ Memorandum Circular No. 304, November 19, 1969 ] REMINDING ALL CONCERNED OF THE NEED FOR PRIOR APPROVAL BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF TRIPS ABROAD OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL. It has been observed that certain officials and employees in some government offices and agencies have undertaken trips abroad without the prior authority of this Office as required under existing regulations. In view of the pressing need to pursue more vigorously the Administration’s efforts at conserving foreign exchange and considering the imperativeness of redoubling efforts in the public service towards national progress, all concerned particularly by the heads of departments and chiefs of bureaus and offices, including local subdivisions and government-owned or controlled corporations, are hereby reminded of the need of obtaining the prior permission of the Office of the President for all trips aboard of personnel in their jurisdictions. This requirement shall henceforth apply even to those who intended to travel abroad while on leave of absence, inasmuch as vacation leave must be contingent upon the exigencies of the service. By authority of the President: (SGD.) ERNESTO M. MACEDA Executive Secretary 1âшphi1 Manila, November 19, 1969 The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation