What is the maximum amount allowed for payment of registration and related fees pertaining to participation of government officials/employees in conventions, seminars, conferences, symposia and other similar gatherings conducted/ sponsored by non-government organizations or private institutions in the Philippines?
Under National Budget Circular (NBC) 563 dated April 22, 2016, government officials and employees may be authorized to participate in conventions, seminars, conferences, symposia and other similar gatherings conducted/sponsored by non-government organizations or private institutions for a fee as part of human resource development program of the government, chargeable against government funds. However, such registration or participation fee shall not exceed ₱2,000.00 per day for each participant.