Memorandum Circular No. 87




MALACAÑAN PALACE MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES [ Memorandum Circular No. 87, November 22, 1966 ] URGING ATTENDANCE IN THE 15th ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE. The Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science Development Board, will hold its 15th Annual Convention on Wednesday, December 14, 1966, at the NSDB Pavilion, Herran, corner Taft Avenue, Manila, on the theme: “SCIENCE AND THE FOUR-YEAR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.” The Convention aims to bring to a sharp focus the Administration’s four-year development program and the role of science and technology in the realization of its objectives, among which are increased agricultural productivity, stepped-up industrialization, greater income opportunities and positive land reforms, all designed to attain higher standards of living for the people through a sound national economy.1âшphi1 All departments, bureaus and offices, including government-owned or controlled corporations, are hereby authorized to send not more than two (2) delegates each to the Convention. This limitation in number does not apply to members of the PHILAAS. Their attendance shall be on official tine and their expenses for transportation, subsistence, lodging and convention fees in connection therewith shall be chargeable against the appropriations of their respective offices, subject to fine availability of funds and the usual audit. The delegates shall submit to their respective agency heads a report on the Convention. By authority of the President: (SGD.) RAFAEL M. SALAS Executive Secretary Manila, November 22, 1966 The Lawphil Project - Arellano Law Foundation