ANNOUNCEMENT MEMORANDUM

MANILA HONORS 15 OUTSTANDING CITIZENS

Manila City Hall has formally opened the nominations for the Search for 15 Outstanding Citizens who will be awarded during the Araw Ng Maynila on June 24, 2008 . The deadline for submission of nominations is on May 14 (next Wednesday).

The search committee, chaired by Atty. Rafaelito Garayblas, secretary to Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, said the search is aimed at giving due recognition to the contributions made by outstanding citizens which have led to further development of the city.

Garayblas said that annual search for 15 Outstanding Manilans is City Hall's way of viging due recognition to their exemplary accomplishments with the hope that they will be emulated by others. It is also City Hall's way of extending appreciation for the things they have done for the city and the country as a whole.

Based on the award guidelines and mechanics, nomination for the Outstanding Manilans for 2008 may be any person or group contributions in the following categories: education; engineering and construction; entrepreneurial leadership, finance, historical and cultural advocacy, humanitarian service, journalism, law, medicine, movie and television arts, government service, science and technology, spiritual leadership, sports and statesmanship.