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.