March 28, 2012

PROCLAMATION NO. 359

DECLARING 15-20 APRIL 2012 AS THE "PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT WEEK"

WHEREAS, the Philippine Institute for Supply Management (PISM), is a non-stock, non-profit organization of purchasing and materials managers of the country's top corporations; SEHDIC

WHEREAS, purchasing and materials managers and PISM help upgrade the quality and competitiveness of Philippine goods and services for both the domestic and foreign markets;

WHEREAS, it is desirable that the important role played by the purchasing and materials managers in commerce and industry be brought to the attention of the people; and

WHEREAS, the PISM will hold SUPPLYLINK2012, with the theme "Tomorrow's Supply Chain in a Value-Driven Global Economy".

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BENIGNO S. AQUINO III, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby declare 15-20 April 2012 as the "Purchasing and Supply Management Week". cAISTC

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

DONE in the City of Manila, this 28th day of March, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twelve.