EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 522 - CREATING A STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD V)

WHEREAS, the Philippine Government will host the fifth session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD V) in Manila from May 3 to June 1, 1979 as approved by the United Nations General Assembly in 1976 at its 32nd session;  

WHEREAS, intensified preparations are already being undertaken, pursuant to Executive Order No. 497 dated 31 January 1978, to the end that the fifth session of the UNCTAD can bring the desired results to the country and to the international community, particularly the developing countries; and  

WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to create a Steering Committee that will exercise overall policy direction, control and coordination of the various activities for UNCTAD V;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order and establish the Steering Committee for UNCTAD V that will coordinate and harmonize action and activities for UNCTAD V on key decision areas in both substantive and physical aspects, the composition of which is as follows:  

Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos    — Honorary Chairman

Minister Carlos P. Romulo     — Chairman

Minister Cesar Virata   — Vice-Chairman

Minister Troadio T. Quiazon, Jr.   — Co-Vice-Chairman

Minister Jose D. Aspiras   — Member

Minister Jaime C. Laya     — Member

Governor Gregorio Licaros — Member

Deputy Minister Jose D. Ingles — Member

Deputy Minister Manuel Collantes — Member

Ambassador Leandro I. Verceles     — Member/Secretary

Since 19.07.98.