In connection with the two (2)-day Conference-Workshop-Exhibit dubbed as GP3 (Green Productivity, Green Purchasing, Green Philippines) at the Dusit Hotel Nikko, Makati City, on October 23-24, 2006, which has been organized by the Clean and Green Foundation, Inc. under the authority of the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Environment and Natural Resources, concerned heads of departments and agencies of the government, including Local Government Units (LGUs) may authorize the attendance of not more than one (1) key official in charge of environmental programs and projects, and/or supply/purchasing officer, per agency, to the said convention on official time with entitlement to registration fee, subject to availability of funds and the usual accounting and auditing requirements. Provided, there will be no disruption of normal office activities/services in their respective offices by reason thereof.

The participants shall submit to their respective agency heads a complete report on their attendance or participation in the conference. Likewise, the Clean and Green Foundation, Inc. is requested to submit to this Office and the Civil Service Commission a general report and evaluation of the conference, including a list, by offices, of participants therein.

Manila,13 October 2006