WHEREAS, the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE), will hold its 33rd National Convention on November 22 to 24, 2007 at the Cebu International Convention Center, Cebu City;

WHEREAS, there is a need to focus national attention on the importance of the civil engineering profession and highlight its role in nation building.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare the period from November 19 to 25, 2007 as "Civil Engineering Week" under the auspices of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc.

I call upon all civil engineers and students to give the observance of the week their full support.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 11th day of September, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Seven.


By the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA
Executive Secretary