Memorandum Order No. 524 (1975)
Creating a task force known as “Operation Linis Dagat” to accelerate the cleaning of Laguna Lake
MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
[ MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 524, July 21, 1975 ]
CREATING A TASK FORCE KNOWN AS “OPERATION LINIS DAGAT” TO ACCELERATE THE CLEANING OF LAGUNA LAKE.
In line with the desire of the President to accelerate the cleaning of Laguna Lake which include the demolition of abandoned or illegally constructed fishpens geared toward wise utilization and conservation of aquatic resources therein, there is hereby created a task force otherwise known as “Operation Linis Dagat” composed of the following:
1. Director of Fisheries | – | Chairman 2. DILGCD Representative | – | Member 3. LLDA Representative | – | “ 4. Rizal PC Provincial Cmdr. | – | “ 5. Laguna PC Provincial Cmdr. | – | “ 6. PN Representative | – | “ 7. PCG Representative | – | “
The Task Force shall plan and implement an action program designed to translate the desire of the President. Services of personnel of agencies involved with the assistance of Barangay leaders and member should be harnessed to attain the objectives of the Clean-Up Drive.
Funds for this purpose shall be drawn from the budget of the respective agencies concerned.
All heads of Departments, Bureaus and Offices and instrumentalities of the government, including government-owned or controlled corporations are hereby enjoined to extend full support and assistance to the Task Force to enable it to accomplish its task.
This Order shall take effect immediately.
By authority of the President:
(SGD.) ALEJANDRO MELCHOR
Executive Secretary
Manila, July 21, 1975