[ LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 822, February 28, 1979 ]

TO:
The Minister
Ministry of Natural Resources

In line with the government's efforts to promote the proper management, utilization, protection, rehabilitation and development of forest resources, effective immediately, permits to operate  sawmills previously granted to those without any timber license, logging concessions, or authorized sources of logs are hereby cancelled.

For immediate compliance.

(Sgd.)  FERDINAND E.  MARCOS
President of the Philippines

February 28, 1979