Administrative Order No. 293, April 17, 1959

AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES SHIP LAPU-LAPU FOR THE 1959 FLOATING EXPOSITION AND CULTURAL MISSION TO NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES IN THE FAR EAST.

WHEREAS, the Republic of the Philippines has long-recognized the need of familiarizing her neighboring countries with Philippine products and culture;

WHEREAS, the Administration is aware that it is a function of government to help promote the growth and expansion of local industries;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CARLOS P. GARCIA, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby direct the use of the Republic of the Philippines Ship Lapu-Lapu (PY77), Philippine Navy, to convey a goodwill, trade, agricultural, industrial, and cultural mission to South Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan. The cost of all petroleum oil products and fresh water consumed or expended during the voyage, all pilotage, harbor, and berthing fees, and other sundry expenses that may be incurred in the operation of the vessel shall be jointly borne by the participating Chambers of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture in such proportion as may be determined by them. The Philippine Navy shall defray all pay and allowances due the complement of the vessel, including overseas pay.

Done in the City of Manila, this 17th day of April, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty-nine, and of the Independence of the Philippines, the thirteenth.

(Sgd.) CARLOS P. GARCIA

President of the Philippines

By the President:

(Sgd.) JUAN C. PAJO

Executive Secretary