In view of the amicable settlement entered into by the Department of Public Works and Highways and Howa Co., Ltd. and their Joint Motion to Dismiss Civil Case No. 92-1037 entitled "HOWA COMPANY LTD. versus HON. JOSE P. DE JESUS, et. al.", Regional Trial Court, National Capital Judicial Region, Branch 18, Makati, Metro Manila, the suspension/blacklisting of Howa Co., Ltd. under Department Order No. 215 dated October 23, 1991, is hereby lifted effective immediately.

Adopted: 21 May 1993

(Sgd.) EDMUNDO V. MIR
CESO I, Acting Secretary