In view of the grave destruction in Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City brought about by Typhoon œSendong,  the œBayanihan ng Bayan  event will be held on 25-28 January 2012 in Iligan City . The event aims to illustrate the collective response and various ways Filipinos can help the victims of the typhoon. It also intends to gather commitments from all over the country to rebuild the devastated areas of Northern Mindanao .

In this regard, officials and employees in all departments, bureaus and agencies of the national government, including Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) are hereby enjoined to support and participate in the activities for the success of the event.

This Circular shall take effect immediately.

DONE, in the City of Manila , this 25 th day of January, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and twelve.

 

	By authority of the President:
	(SGD.) PAQUITO N. OCHOA, JR.
	Executive Secretary