Memorandum Order No. 272 (1972)

MALACAÑAN PALACE

MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Order No. 272, February 21, 1972 ]

ESTABLISHMENT OF A POSTAL REFORM TASK FORCE

There is hereby established a Postal Reform Task Force which shall study and recommend corrective measures to improve postal service in the country.

The Task Force shall be composed of the following:

General Felizardo Tanabe | Chairman Mr. Joselito Gallardo Development Management Staff | Member Miss Angelita Ofilada Presidential Economic Staff | Member Mr. Arthur Alvendia Development Management Staff | Member Mr. Luis Liwanag II Development Management Staff | Member Mr. Arturo Castro National Computer Center | Member Maj. Fermin Javier National Computer Center | Member Atty. Obed Cutaran Presidential Economic Staff | Member Representative, Department of Justice | Member Representative, National Bureau of Investigation | Member Representative, METROCOM | Member Representative, CIS | Member

The Task Force herein constituted shall undertake the following:

1. Develop or re-design a more efficient system of mail processing and distribution;

2. Examine and propose where mechanization can be introduced to the postal system most effectively;

3. Develop a system of checks and preventive measures to avoid offenses against the postal service;

4. Develop a procedure for the swift prosecution of persons committing crimes against the postal service;

5. Formulate a Postal Reform Bill which will contain all the recommendations of the Task Force requiring legislation; and which will specifically examine financing schemes which will make the Bureau of Posts achieve greater autonomy; and

6. Review and implement corrective measures proposed by existing performance/management audits of the Bureau of Posts.

The Task Force shall submit its report to the Office of the Executive Secretary for transmittal to the President not later than June 30, 1972.

The Task Force is hereby authorized to call upon all government departments, bureaus, offices and agencies for such assistance as it may deem necessary in discharging its functions.

By the authority of the President:

(Sgd.) ALEJANDRO MELCHOR

Executive Secretary

Manila, February 21, 1972