Title
Creation of Consumer Cooperatives and Unions
Law
Executive Order No. 363
Decision Date
Jan 11, 1972
President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued Executive Order No. 363 in 1972, creating local consumer cooperatives and unions in the Philippines to distribute RCA rice and other commodities, with active participation from local officials and government agencies.
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Q&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 363)

The consumer cooperatives and consumer unions shall be composed of residents of specific areas in cities, municipalities, and municipal districts as determined by the Rice and Corn Administration.

The Rice and Corn Administration (RCA) is primarily responsible for coordinating the program under EO No. 363.

Local officials, headed by provincial governors and city, municipal, and municipal district mayors, assist and actively participate in determining specific areas and in the implementation of the program.

The Cooperatives Administration Office and other government agencies are tasked to assist in the formation and operation of consumer cooperatives and unions.

Yes, all government offices and agencies, including government-owned and controlled corporations, are directed to extend any needed assistance for the implementation of this program.

RCA rice and other prime commodities are specifically mentioned for distribution through the consumer cooperatives and unions.

The Rice and Corn Administration shall submit a list of nominees of officials who will be formally charged with the responsibility of implementing EO No. 363.

They are to be created in specific areas within cities, municipalities, and municipal districts as fixed by the Rice and Corn Administration with local officials' participation.


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