MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Order No. 59, April 19, 2002 ]

AUTHORIZING THE HOLDING OF ACTIVITIES IN OBSERVANCE OF THE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 2002 IN MALACAÑANG

The holding of activities on April 22, 2002 in observance of the Earth Day Celebration in Malacañang is hereby authorized. With the theme: “Alay sa Inang Kalikasan,” the whole day activities will consist of the following:

6:30 – 7:00 a.m. ◦ Arrival at the Kalayaan Grounds of Mass Celebrants, Guest Speaker, Guests of Honor, Key Officials from OP, DENR, OPS, PMS, DBM, DILG, DOT, DA, DE, MMDA, NSWMC, PSG, HUDCC, and other Guests from various GOs, LGUs, MAPECON, CDG, CDGAP and other NGOs, as well as PIA, RTVM and other Media Coverage Teams.
◦ Formation of Participants by Office/Group/Barangay
7:00 – 7:45 a.m. ◦ Brief Welcome Remarks: Dir. Priscilla Teehankee-Gamboa
◦ Concelebrated Ecological Thanksgiving Mass
7:45 – 8:25 a.m. ◦ Flag Raising Ceremony
◦ Hosts: Save Mother Earth Committee (SMEC) and Ecological Solid Waste Management Office (Eco-Waste Office)
◦ National Anthem: OP Chorale
◦ Panunumpa sa Watawat: Dir. Nickarlo I. San Pedro
◦ Song – Panata sa Kalikasan: OP Chorale and Pledge by everyone present
◦ Brief Introduction of the Guest Speaker: Dir. Clarita F. Rodulfo
◦ Brief Inspirational Message: Sec. Heherson T. Alvarez, DENR
◦ Pilipinas Kong Mahal: PSG Band
◦ Emcee: Dir. Lynn D. Moreno
8:25 – 9:30 ◦ Blessing by Officiating Priest and Cutting of Ceremonial Ribbon at the Eco-Waste Kabuhayan Exhibit (showcasing recycled livelihood products) to be led by the DENR Secretary, Cabinet Members, OP Officials, MMDA Chair, to be assisted by the Mayors of the cities of Manila and Marikina.1aшphi1
◦ Parade from the Kalayaan Grounds to the Exhibit Site of Barangay Ecological Solid Waste Management Committees (BESWMC) with their organizational charts cum streamers; OP and PSG Personnel/contestants with their environmental placards/slogans
◦ Blessing by Officiating Priest and Inauguration of the Malacañang Palace Complex Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)/ Ecology Center at the Nagtahan South Area and the Presidential Security Groups (PSG) Nursery at the Malacañang Park, to be led by DENR Secretary, Cabinet Members, Congressman Mark Jimenez, and PSG Col. Hermogenes Esperon, Jr.
◦ Key OP and other Government Officials to be back to Malacañang Grounds Exhibit Site where booths are set-up with various programs and on-the-spot lectures/showcases are simultaneously held – c/o Dr. Metodio) Palaypay
9:30 – 12:00 noon ◦ Viewing of Eco-Waste Kabuhayan Exhibits
◦ (with on-the-spot lectures/seminars per booth)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ◦ Lunch Break
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ◦ Fellowship
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ◦ On-the-Spot Painting Contest at the Kalayaan Grounds
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ◦ Judging of all Entries for the Slogan-Poster Making Contest and On-the-Spot Painting Contest – c/o Dir. Teresita M. Mendoza
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ◦ Mini-Concert by the following Performers:
◦ a) Las Piñas Childrens Choir
◦ b) OP Chorale
◦ c) PSG Combo
◦ d) EarthSavers DREAMS Ensemble
◦ Awarding of Prizes to Contest Winners of:
◦ a) Slogan-Poster Making Contest
◦ b) On-the-Spot Painting Contest
◦ Awarding of Plaques of Recognition

All heads of primary offices/ units in the Office of the President are hereby enjoined to actively extend their full cooperation and support for the success of the foregoing activities.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) WALDO Q. FLORES
Senior Deputy Executive Secretary

Manila, April 19, 2002


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