Proclamation No. 541, s. 2004

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Manila PMS LIBRARY BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES “7 'Y 2953

PROCLAMATION NO. 541

DECLARING THE PERIOD FROM MARCH 1 TO 5, 2004 AS PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT WEEK

WHEREAS, the Philippine Institute for Supply Management (PSIM), is a non-stock, non-profit organization of purchasing and materials managers of the country’s top corporations;

WHEREAS, purchasing and materials managers and PSIM help upgrade the quality and competitiveness of Philippine goods and services for both the domestic and foreign markets;

WHEREAS, it is desirable that the important role played by the purchasing and materials managers in commerce and industry be brought to the attention of the people;

WHEREAS, the PSIM will celebrate its 12™ National Convention and Exhibit this year called SUPPLYLINK 2004 with the theme "...Strengthening Alliances...Building Linkages...Renewing Relationships”.

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 March 1 to 5, 2004 as Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Week.

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

DONE in the City of Manila, this 20TH day of Jan , in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Four.

By the President: fone dug

ALBERTO G. ROMULO Executive Secretary

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