Providing for the participation of student volunteers in the activities of the asia-pacific economic cooperation (apec) 1996 meeting in the philippines

EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 323 April 10, 1996

PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENT VOLUNTEERS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC) 1996 MEETING IN THE PHILIPPINES

WHEREAS, a major objective of government is people empowerment entailing, among others, the active participation of the youth in the affairs of state;

WHEREAS, a special concern of government is to create opportunities for the youth to further enhance their academic skills through hands-on experience;

WHEREAS, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) encourages private sector participation in issues and concerns most relevant to them;

WHEREAS, the Philippines' hosting this year of APEC provides an excellent opportunity for the youth to be involved in international conferences and other relevant activities;

WHEREAS, the successful hosting of APEC activities in the Philippines depends not only on the efforts of government but also on the active participation of its citizenry, particularly the youth;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FIDEL V. RAMOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:

SECTION 1. Coordination. The...

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Summary of Executive Order No. 323

Participation of Student Volunteers in APEC 1996 Activities
- Objective: To allow active participation of the youth in state affairs and provide opportunities to enhance academic skills through hands-on experience. (Preamble)
- Coordination: The Department of Foreign Affairs and APEC National Organizing Commission shall devise a program for active involvement of student volunteers in APEC undertakings leading to the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in November 1996. (Section 1)
- Authority: The Office of the APEC SOM Chair and APEC NOC Director-General shall employ an appropriate number of student volunteers for:
    - Training in substantive aspects of Philippine preparations for APEC hosting (for APEC SOM Chair) (Section 2)
    - Training in administrative aspects (for APEC NOC) (Section 2)
- Funding: Each student volunteer shall receive a monthly honorarium of TWO THOUSAND PESOS (P2,000.00) from the month they report for duty until December 1996. (Section 3)
    - Expenses shall be charged against the funds of the APEC Substantive Group (DFA) and the International Commitments Fund Requirement for the Hosting of the 1996 APEC Meetings (as authorized in the General Appropriations Act of 1996). (Section 3)
- Effectivity: This Executive Order shall take effect immediately. (Section 4)