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Definition of "Special Projects" and "S&T Related activities"

Requested from DBM by D. Domingo at 07:48 PM on Sep 23, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2007 - 09/23/2023
Tracking no: #DBM-631501011408

Domingo 07:48 PM, Sep 23, 2023 

I would just like to have a clarification on what counts as a "Special Project". This is related to the issue of the 25% cap on honoraria for special projects. Does this cap also applies to projects which are S&T related? Are they considered as "special"?

Central Records Division 09:14 AM, Sep 25, 2023 

25 September 2023

Dear Ms. Domingo:

Warm greetings from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). 

Thank you for your request dated 23 September 2023, under the Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) or the Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

We have received your request for information regarding the definition of "Special Projects" and "S&T Related activities", on 25 September 2023. We will respond on or before 16 October 2023, in accordance with the Executive Order's Implementing Rules and Regulations. 

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact us using the reply function at the eFOI portal, with ticket number #DBM-631501011408.

Thank you.

Very truly yours, 

FRO Media Affairs and Community Relations Office (MACRO)
FOI Officer

Bureau 09:51 AM, Sep 28, 2023 

September 28, 2023

Dear Dhanicca Domingo,

This refers to your inquiry regarding  special projects.

As defined under Budget Circular No. 2007-2, a “special project is a duly-authorized inter-office or intra-office undertaking of a composite group of government officials and employees which is not among the regular and permanent functions of their respective agencies”.

Corollary, in accordance with Joint DBM-DOST Circular No. 1, s. 2013, S &T special projects may include (i) high technology solutions in the event of national emergencies, national security threats, public safety threats, etc; (ii) collaborative undertakings; (iii) projects assigned on ad hoc basis by the Office of the President; (iv) membership in steering committees, technical advisory boards.

A copy of the Joint Circular is attached for your perusal.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Organization and Position Classification and Compensation Bureau
FOI Receiving Officer

Attachments:
 Joint Circular1-DBM-DOST2013 .pdf

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