MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 18

TO : All Department Secretaries, Heads of Agencies, Bureau and Offices

In order to expedite the processing of requests for Presidential issuances and/or approvals, such as executive orders, proclamations, administrative orders, memorandum orders, memorandum circulars and similar directives, the requesting agency shall submit, as complete staff work, the basic papers and all documents related thereto and a Brief not exceeding two pages containing the information specified in Annex "A". 

CHECKLIST ON REQUESTS FOR EOs, AOs AND OTHER PRESIDENTIAL ISSUANCES OR APPROVALS

1. Justification

[An explanation on the economic, administrative or other justification for the requested issuance or approval.]  

2. Legal Basis

[A statement citing the legal basis for the requested issuance or approval.]

3. Agencies Involved

[A statement enumerating the Departments, agencies or offices that may be involved in, or affected by, the implementation of the requested issuance or approval.]

4. Coordination With Agencies

[A statement that the necessary coordination or consultations were made with the agencies involved or affected as well as their comments/recommendation thereon.]  

5. Potential Problems

[A statement on the potential risks, problems, or complications, it any, that may arise if the request for Presidential issuance or approval is granted or denied.]

Since 19.07.98.