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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 76 - PROVIDING
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HYBRID RICE PROGRAM, TRANSFERRING THE
PHILIPPINE RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
TO THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS,
the Government is committed to the creation of one million new jobs in
agriculture and fisheries under the “One Million Jobs” Program;
WHEREAS, by virtue of Administrative Order (A.O.) No. 25 dated December
12, 2001, the Government embarked on the Hybrid Rice Program and the
Department of Agriculture, the Department of Trade and Industry, the
National Food Authority and their respective allied agencies were
authorized to accelerate and intensify the promotion of the utilization
of hybrid rice technology;
WHEREAS, under the Hybrid Rice Program, hybrid rice planting targets
shall cover 135,000 hectares in 2002, 200,000 hectares in 2003 and
300,000 hectares in 2004 in the major irrigated rice producing
provinces;
WHEREAS, the utilization of hybrid rice technology is expected to
increase productivity and create new jobs;
WHEREAS, by virtue of Executive Order No. 1061 dated November 5, 1985
as amended by Executive Order No. 60 dated November 7, 1986, the
Philippine Rice Research Institute was established under the Department
of Agriculture, to develop, in coordination with the University of the
Philippines at Los Baños, a national rice research program so as
to sustain and further improve the gains already made in rice
production, improve the income and economic condition of small rice
farmers, expand employment opportunities in the rural areas, and
ultimately promote the general welfare of the people through
self-sufficiency in rice production;
WHEREAS, there is a need to place the Philippine Rice Research
Institute under the Office of the President for closer administrative
supervision and to reconstitute the Board of Trustees to enhance its
effectiveness;
WHEREAS, under Sec. 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the
Administrative Code of 1987, the President has the continuing authority
to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the
President.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, President of the Republic
of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do
hereby order:
Section 1.
The PHILRICE shall recommend to the President the designation of a
Program Coordinator who shall direct, manage and supervise the
day-to-day operations of the Program and the delivery of various
program support interventions to the various provinces included in the
Program.
The PHILRICE may call upon any agency of the Government for such
assistance as may be necessary to attain the objectives and targets of
the Program.
Sec. 2.
Sec. 3.
“Sec. 4.
The Board shall meet regularly
at least once a month or as often as the exigencies of the service
demand. The presence of at least seven (7) members shall constitute a
quorum, and the majority vote of the members present, there being a
quorum shall be necessary for the adoption of any resolution, rule,
regulation, decision or any other act of the Board.
The members of the Board,
including the Chairman, shall receive per diem, as the Board may
determine, for each Board Meeting actually attended: Provided, That
such per diem shall not exceed Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) during
any one month for each member. The said members shall also be entitled
to reimbursable transportation and representation allowances in going
to and coming from Board Meetings and transacting official business for
the Institute.”
Sec. 4.
The Hybrid Rice Action Teams shall identify suitable rice production
areas, recommend partners to the farming and business sector of the
rice industry, supervise production activities at the farm level,
facilitate delivery of extension services and ensure the financing and
marketing of the Program.
Sec. 5.
Sec. 6.
For the CY 2002 requirements of the Program, the Department of Budget
and Management (DBM) shall ensure the timely release of funds to the
DA, which shall immediately sub-allot and transfer the said funds to
the PHILRICE.
For CY 2003 and CY 2004, appropriations for the Program shall be
included in the budget proposal of the PHILRICE to achieve the targets
of 200,000 hectares and 300,000 hectares respectively.
Sec. 7.
Sec. 8.
City of Manila, March 04, 2002.
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