Memorandum Order No. 109 (1968)

MALACAÑAN PALACE

MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Order No. 109, July 19, 1968 ]

CREATING A COMMITTEE TO COORDINATE ANTI-RAT OPERATIONS

WHEREAS, there is a resurgence of rat infestation in many parts of the country, threatening to destroy the gains made in agricultural production; and

WHEREAS, there is a need to coordinate the activities of all government agencies involved to control the menace;

WHEREOF, a Committee is hereby created to coordinate the overall anti-rat operations composed of the following:

Executive Secretary | Chairman Director of Plant Industry | Member Commissioner of Agricultural Productivity Commission | Member Representative, PACD | Member Provincial Governor, City Mayor and Municipal Mayor of province, city or municipality affected | Member

The Committee shall devise an overall plan within forty-eight (48) hours from the date hereof and organize an anti-rat team in every province affected under its control, through the Director of Plant Industry.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) RAFAEL M. SALAS

Executive Secretary

Manila, July 19, 1968