Renaissance for the country and the molding of man—not only public works but the spirit.
We are starting out to retrain the government men in all levels as well as the people.
I ordered the immediate reorientation of government education.
Check prices for coconut products.
Incentives for oil prospecting and mining.
Information organization in the provinces and towns—PACD [Presidential Assistant on Community Development] may be utilized as well as the other agencies—APC [Agricultural Productivity Commission], ACA [Agricultural Credit Administration], BOI [Board of Investments] etc.
Official Gazette for February 18, 1972: PRESIDENT MARCOS had his usual schedule of callers which included delegations from the provinces who came to request for fund releases to finance various improvement projects in their respective localities, including the construction of public buildings.
The President informed them that a list of priorities was being drawn, and the first priority was being given to communications and transportation facilities like roads and bridges; the second for projects involving production like flood control and irrigation; and the third for hospitals, health centers and schools.
The delegations included those from Davao del Sur and Davao City headed by Gov. Nenito Llanos, Sr. and Mayor Carlos Ginoo, respectively. The delegations were accompanied by Reps. Lorenzo Sarmiento and Constancio Maglana.
Other delegations the President received were those from Loay, Bohol and Luna, Kalinga-Apayao, which were respectively headed by Mayors Francis Clarin-Zarraga and George Bargas.
In between receiving callers, the President signed a number of designations, including that of Dr. Generoso E. Espinosa as acting health officer of Olongapo City. Dr. Espinosa succeeded Nicanor Ednalino, retired.
The President also issued a proclamation declaring Wednesday, February 23, a special public holiday in Marinduque. The day marks the 52nd anniversary of that province.
The Chief Executive also conferred with Sen. Mamintal Tamano on matters pertaining to cultural minorities, and with the Director of Plant Industry Eliseo Carandang.
He received callers until 2 p.m.