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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Order No. 103, June 10, 2003 ]

AUTHORIZING THE GOVERNOR OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGION IN MUSLIM MINDANAO TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN CABINET MEETINGS AND PARTICIPATE IN ITS DISCUSSIONS

WHEREAS, the Regional Governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is charged with duties and discharges functions vital not only to the development and well-being of the cities and provinces comprising the ARMM, but also of the entire country, particularlyMindanao;

WHEREAS, to underscore the crucial role of the Office of the Regional Governor of the ARMM in the thrust of the Government to enhance economic growth and achieve lasting peace, there is compelling need to involve and/or consult the ARMM Regional Governor in national development planning, policy formation and high-level decision-making;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic Philippines, do hereby authorize the Regional Governor of ARMM to attend Cabinet meetings and participate in its discussions. For this purpose, the Secretary to the Cabinet/Head, Presidential Management Staff is/are hereby directed to invite the Regional Governor of ARMM to attend Cabinet Meetings and participate in its discussions.1aшphi1

This Memorandum Order shall take immediately.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 10TH day of June, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Three.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President:

(Sgd.) ALBERTO G. ROMULO
Executive Secretary

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