Memorandum Order No. 257 (1971)

MALACAÑAN PALACE

MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Order No. 257, October 6, 1971 ]

CREATING A COMMITTEE TO CONDUCT AN ON-THE-SPOT INSPECTION OF THE PREMISES AND RACING FACILITIES OF THE MANILA JOCKEY CLUB, INC.

A Committee is hereby created to conduct an ocular inspection of the premises and racing facilities of the San Lazaro Hippodrome with a view to determining whether or not it may “be permitted to resume operations as a racing entity. The Committee shall he composed of the following:

Assistant Director Carlos Castillo Bureau of Public Works | Chairman Mr. Jose Santos Representing Thoroughbred Horse Breeders Association of the Philippines | Member Mr. Manolo Iñigo President Philippine Sports-writers Association | Member Atty. Vicente Soriano Office of the President | Member Mr. Elias Avante Architect, UP College of Architecture | Member A representative of the PCSO | Member A representative of the PTS | Member A representative of the White Cross, Inc. | Member A representative of horse-owners, trainers, and Jockeys to be appointed by them | Member

The members of the Committee shall personally conduct an on-the-spot inspection of the premises of the San Lazaro Hippodrome with particular attention to determining whether the racing facilities are adequate and sufficient for the comfort, convenience and protection of all racing segments concerned, in accordance with the pertinent provisions of & Racing Law (Rep. Act No. 309) and the Racing Rules,

The Committee shall submit its recommendation as soon as practicable.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) ROBERTO V. REYES

Acting Executive Secretary

Manila, October 6, 1971