Memorandum Order No. 305 (2009)

MALACAÑAN PALACE

MANILA

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES

[ Memorandum Order No. 305, November 3, 2009 ]

IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, A NEGOTIATING PANEL IS HEREBY RECONSTITUTED TO BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING:

CHAIRMAN | : | The Secretary of Foreign Affairs or his representative MEMBERS | : | The Secretary of Justice or his representative | | The Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs or his representative | | The President/Chairman of the Bases Conversion Development Authority or his representative

As such, the Negotiating Panel is hereby authorized to negotiate with the United States Government for the settlement of its claim over the ten-hectare property described as the Consular Area, Fort Bonifacio.

By authority of the President:

(Sgd.) EDUARDO R. ERMITA

Executive Secretary

Manila, 03 November 2009