MEMORANDUM FROM THE PRESIDENT
TO : All Concerned Departments and Agencies
SUBJECT : Presidential Directives For December 1-10 Trip to
Europe
DATE : November 30, 2007
In the aftermath of yesterday’s events and as I leave the country
tomorrow to undertake state visits in Europe, I hereby direct all our
government departments and agencies, especially our security and defense
forces, to remain vigilant against and flush out any remaining threats
to national security and public safety in the country, while at the
same time restoring among our people a state of normalcy and calm in
order to ensure that public governance and economic progress remain
undeterred.
I likewise enjoin our investigation and prosecutorial arms
to make certain that the full force of the law will bear heavily, expeditiously
but with due process, against those who were or are to be found responsible
for yesterday’s disruptive and criminal acts. Charges should be
leveled against them to leave no doubt about the rule of law in our
country.
While I am physically away, I am confident that, the Vice President
ably assisted by the Cabinet Secretaries, shall, as in the past, zealously
look after the national interest.
For your guidance and compliance.
(Sgd.) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
