Republic Act No. 10089
An Act Creating the Philippine Rubber Research Institute to Develop the Philippine Rubber Industry and For Other Purposes
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Rubber Research Institute Act of 2010".cralaw
Sec. 2. Declaration, of Policy.
It is a declared policy of the State to develop self-reliant industries
effectively controlled by Filipinos, encourage investments and provide
incentives to private enterprise, promote employment and livelihood
opportunities for the poor, ensure well-balanced ecology in the use of
natural resources for industrial purposes, and prioritize education and
training particularly in science and technology for sustainable
development.cralaw
In support of these State policies, the
establishment of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute aims to
comprehensively realize the goals of human empowerment and economic
development in the countryside through programs and projects that will
increase rubber production in the country, and improve quality of life
especially in poor rural communities that depend primarily on this
industry.cralaw
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. As used in this Act, the following terms are defined as follows:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
- "Philippine
Rubber Research Institute" refers to the main institute for rubber at
the Mindanao State University (MSU) to be based in the Municipality of
Naga, Province of Zamboanga Sibugay and its satellite units as may be
subsequently established whose mandate is to initiate and administer
research and development programs to improve quality and increase
productivity of rubber especially for the benefit of smallholder rubber
producers and processors.
- "Rubber tree" refers to the robust, perennial crop and the source of natural rubber, also scientifically known as Hevea brasilienses.
- "Latex"
refers to a milky usually white fluid that is produced by cells of
rubber trees, and is the raw material used in the manufacture of
industrial, automotive and other latex products.
- "Smallholder
rubber producers" refer to individuals, cooperatives or corporations
owning and/or cultivating five (5) hectares or less of rubber
plantation.
- "Smallholder
rubber processors" refer to individuals, cooperatives or corporations
which maintain and/or operate small-scale processing plants of finished
or semifinished rubber products, capable of processing not more than
fifty (50) metric tons of rubber annually.
- "Rubber
cooperatives" refer to duly organized and registered enterprises
collectively owned and operated by groups of rubber products and/or
processors who partake of and share among themselves the benefits and
profits of their economic ventures.
- "Big
holder rubber producers" refer to individuals, cooperatives or
corporations owning and/or cultivating more than five (5) hectares of
rubber plantation.
- "Big
holder rubber processors" refer to individuals, cooperatives or
corporations which maintain and/or operate large-scale processing plants
of finished or semifinished rubber products, capable of processing more
than fifty (50) metric tons of rubber annually.
Sec. 4. Creation of the Philippine Rubber Research Institute.
There is hereby created the Philippine Rubber Research Institute,
hereinafter referred to as the PRRI, which shall be under the control
and supervision of the Department of Agriculture (DA).cralaw
Sec. 5. Powers and Functions of the PRRI. The PRRI shall have the following powers and functions:chanroblesvirtualawlibrary
- Propagate
and promote the planting, maintenance, as well as wise utilization of
rubber trees as source of latex and finished rubber products;
- Enable
rubber producers and processors, especially smallholders, to have
access to quality rubber tree seedlings, modern production techniques
and other support services from production to marketing of rubber
produce;
- Undertake
training and capacity-building programs for rubber producers,
processors and cooperatives in order to increase production of quality
rubber and raise level of income especially of poor smallholders;
- Aid
in the establishment of village-based rubber enterprises to generate
livelihood opportunities and improve general well-being of the large
percentage of the workforce in agricultural communities;
- Promote
cooperative development among smallholders and provide them access to
resources, technological know-how, as well as decision-making processes
for the enhancement of their rubber enterprises and the protection of
their welfare;
- Initiate
research and development projects on rubber in order to address
technology and policy gaps in promoting a robust rubber industry,
ensuring standard in production and meeting demands for quality rubber
in both domestic and international trade; and
- Enter
into memoranda of agreement and receive grants from local and foreign
funding agencies through the DA upon the recommendation of the PRRI
Advisory Board; or through the respective academic boards of satellite
units housed in concerned state universities and colleges upon the
recommendation of the PRRI Advisory Board.
Sec. 6. Executive Director of the PRRI.
The PRRI shall be headed by an Executive Director who shall be
responsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of the
programs and activities of the PRRI. He shall be appointed by the
President of the Philippines for a term of three (3) years, upon
recommendation of the DA. All other officers and employees shall be
appointed by the Executive Director of the PRRI, in accordance with the
Civil Service Law.cralaw
The Executive Director must possess high
degree of educational, technical and managerial competencies in research
and development, as well as of integrity and proven probity in public
service.cralaw
Sec. 7. Functions and Powers of the PRRI Executive Director. The following are the functions and powers of the Executive Director of the PRRI:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
- Recommend the creation of divisions and sections including the staffing pattern of the PRRI;
- Recommend to the Agriculture Secretary the appointments of personnel and consultants;
- Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the policies, programs and projects of the PRRI;
- Consolidate and approve the overall budget of the PRRI; and
- Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the PRRI Advisory Board.
Sec. 8. Appointments of Division Chiefs and Unit Heads of the PRRI.
Division chiefs, unit heads, coordinators, project leaders and other
positions in the PRRI shall be recommended by the Executive Director,
and appointed by the Secretary of the DA. Appointments to various
positions in the PRRI are subject to corresponding qualification
standards established by the PRRI, and to rules and regulations set by
the Civil Service Commission.cralaw
Sec. 9. Composition of the PRRI Advisory Board.
There is hereby created an Advisory Board which is mandated to develop
policies and programs aimed at improving the state of technologies
needed for the Philippine rubber industry in order to meet global
standards for competitiveness and product quality.cralaw
The Advisory Board shall be composed of the following:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
- Secretary of the DA or his representative, as chairman;
- Undersecretary of the DA, as vice chairman;
- Executive Director of the Bureau of Agricultural Research;
- Executive Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry;
- Executive Director of the PRRI; and
- One
(1) representative from the rubber producers, and one (1)
representative from rubber processors, as members, to be appointed by
the President of the Philippines, upon recommendation of the DA, for a
term of three (3) years.
Sec. 10. Functions and Powers of the PRRI Advisory Council. The Advisory Board shall perform the following functions and powers:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
- Formulate policies and initiate programs for the development of the Philippine rubber industry;
- Review and recommend the annual budget of the PRRI;
- Evaluate the implementation, efficiency and effectiveness of the programs and projects of the PRRI; and
- Recommend the establishment or abolition of satellite units or branches as may be deemed necessary.
Sec. 11. Coordination among Stakeholders of the PRRI and Linkages with other Research Institutions.
The PRRI shall monitor and evaluate the rubber research programs and
identify the immediate needs and essential concerns in the rubber
industry in consonance with the local and national economic development.
It shall likewise coordinate with other government agencies in order to
formulate strategies that would jump-start the growth of the rubber
industry.cralaw
The PRRI and the local government units where there
are suitable areas for the planting of rubber trees shall jointly
implement projects and programs necessary to achieve the goals of this
Act.cralaw
Sec. 12. Allocation of Funds.
Not more than forty percent (40%) of funds allocated under this Act and
in subsequent annual appropriations shall be used for personnel
services, and maintenance and operating expenses; thirty-five percent
(35%) for research and development as well as training and information;
and twenty-five percent (25%) for seedling propagation and dispersal of
rubber trees.cralaw
Sec. 13. Annual Report.
The PRRI shall submit an annual report to the Office of the President,
the Senate and the House of Representatives indicating among others, the
administration and institutional development of the PRRI, and the
progress of programs and projects on the rubber industry and its
stakeholders.cralaw
Sec. 14. Appropriations.
The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its
enactment into law and thereafter.cralaw
Sec. 15. Separability Clause.
If any part, section or provision of this Act shall be held invalid or
unconstitutional, the rest of the provisions shall not be affected
thereby.cralaw
Sec. 16. Repealing Clause.
All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations or parts thereof which
are inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.cralaw
Sec. 17. Effectivity Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.cralaw
Approved:chanroblesvirtuallawlibrary
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