1. A Philippine Host Committee (PHC), composed of representatives from the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), and a coalition of law associations under the umbrella of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), and chaired by the Solicitor General, is hereby constituted to oversee and undertake all the necessary preparations for the 16th Biennial Conference on the Rule of Law in the World.
2. All government departments, agencies and offices, including government-owned and controlled corporations, are directed to extend their assistance and support to the Conference to ensure its successful observance.
3. The following specific government entities are directed to actively participate and support the PHC as stated below
Department of Justice/Commission on Immigration and Deportation
To issue a circular authorizing the attendance of government prosecutors and public attorneys to register for the Conference; and
To provide special entry/exit arrangements and services for all Conference participants.1aшphi1
Department of Foreign Affairs
To issue visas for all foreign delegates and on a selective basis even for those coming from restricted countries and those with whom the Philippines does not have diplomatic relations;
To assist in all protocol requirements of the Conference; and
To assist in disseminating information about the event through Embassies and Consulates.
3.3. Department of Trade and Industry
To assist in promoting attendance to the event through its network of foreign field offices.
3.4. Department of Finance/Bureau of Customs
To facilitate the entry and passage of foreign Conference materials, including printed matters, giveaways and other paraphernalia to be used during the Conference.
Department of Transportation and Communications
To issue special Conference car plates, and to provide telecommunication equipment required for the Conference.
3.6. Department of Public Works and Highways
To improve all roads and islands within the airport area and along major thoroughfares leading to the Conference venue; and
To construct and install arches, billboards, and other signages announcing the Conference in the key thoroughfares, and, after the Conference period, to dismantle and clean the said areas of the signages.
3 . Department of the Interior and Local Government/League of City Mayors/Metropolitan Manila Authority
To issue permits for the use of public venues, signage/decor installation and traffic rerouting; and
To maintain and regularly clean-up the major tourist districts and thoroughfares.
3.8. Philippine National Police
To formulate and implement a security plan specifically designed for the Conference, and to provide security arrangements for dignitaries and VIPs throughout the duration of the event;
To assist in the maintenance of local security and crowd control in Conference activities held in public venues; and
To provide manpower support for traffic rerouting and to maintain peace and order as may be required.
3.9. Manila International Airport Authority
To assist the PHC in the facilitation of Conference delegates, the provision of entry passes to authorized PHC representatives, and installation and, after the Conference period, dismantling, of welcome streamers, Conference signages and decor at the Airport premises.
3.10 Central Bank of the Philippines/Philippine International Convention Center
To extend preferential rates for the use of the PICC facilities for the Conferences.
Cultural Center of the Philippines
To provide artists, talents and, when necessary, the CCP facilities, for selected Conference events as may be requested.
3.12 Duty Free Philippines/Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation/Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
To provide financial assistance to the PHC in the amount of P1 million each which shall augment the Conference budget to finance selected Conference activities, including, Philippine Night, World Law Day Rites, Closing Reception, attendance promo activities, and Conference paraphernalia.
3.13. Philippine Airlines (PAL)
Aside from its commitment to the World Jurist Association as official carrier, the PAL is requested to extend preferential airfare package rates for all registered local Conference participants; and to assist the PHC in any other matter regarding ticket and joint advertising support.
4. DIRECT the PHC, through the DOT and PCVC, to coordinate the effective implementation of this Circular.
