MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 170, November 14, 2008

[ MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 170, November 14, 2008 ]

ENJOINING OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, BUREAUS AND AGENCIES OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT-OWNED AND CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS AND STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, AS WELL AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATIONS TO OBSERVE EMPLOYEES′ WEEK ON DECEMBER 1 TO 7, 2008

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 1130 dated November 11, 1997, the first week of December of every year has been declared as National Government Employees′ Week. The proclamation aims to recognize the invaluable services rendered by deserving government employees and to underscore their contribution to nation building. For this year′s celebration, the theme is “Going Beyond Public Office: A Call for Quality Public Service and Social Responsibility”.

In this regard, officials and employees in all departments, bureaus and agencies of the national government, including government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs), government financial institutions (GFIs) and state universities and colleges, as well as local government units and government employees organizations are hereby enjoined to observe and participate in appropriate activities for a meaningful observance and celebration of National Government Employees′ Week in coordination with other concerned agencies.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary

Manila, 14 November, 2008