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MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Order No. 201, December 23, 2005 ]

The following are hereby directed to harmonize all government programs related to Halal trade in order to ensure compliance with international standards and the effective implementation of the Halal Expot Trade Development Program:

1. Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (lead agency);

2. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture;

3. Secretary of the Department of Health;

4. Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology;

5. Secretary of the Department of Tourism; and

6. Executive Director of the Office of Muslim Affairs.

The DTI Secretary is directed to identify and secure the cooperation and support of other agencies that may involved in the Export Trade Development Program.1aшphi1

The proposed action plan and prescribed procedures are required to be submitted to the Office of the President through the Executive Secretary, copy furnished the head of the Presidential Management Staff, not later than sixty (60) days from the issuance of this Memorandum Order.

For compliance.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 23rd day of December, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Five.

(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO

By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary

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