Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 4059)
The institute created under Republic Act No. 4059 is called the Philippine Coconut Research Institute, abbreviated as PHILCORIN.
The main executive office of PHILCORIN is located in the City of Manila.
PHILCORIN operates under the supervision and coordination of the National Science Development Board.
The main objectives of PHILCORIN are: to conduct scientific research on coconut improvement including botanical and genetical aspects; address agronomical problems relating to coconut culture; study etiology and control of coconut diseases like 'kadang-kadang'; control important insect pests of coconut; compile and disseminate scientific information on coconut research; and train people for the development of the coconut industry.
PHILCORIN has perpetual succession with the power to sue and be sued; contract and be contracted with; hold real and personal property; receive property by gift, devise, or bequest; adopt a corporate seal and by-laws; and generally do all acts necessary to carry out its purposes.
PHILCORIN is authorized to establish and operate research centers and sub-stations; procure materials and supplies; conduct or participate in scientific seminars, conventions, and conferences; solicit and manage grants, donations, and gifts for coconut research; and secure patent rights and exploit inventions and discoveries.
The Board of Trustees includes the Chairman of the National Science Development Board (Chairman), Chairman of the Philippine Coconut Administration, Dean of the U.P. College of Agriculture, Director of the Bureau of Plant Industry, a recognized scientist appointed for three years, two representatives of coconut growers, one representative of coconut manufacturers/processors, and one representative of coconut exporters.
The representatives of coconut growers serve staggered terms initially (one for one year, one for two years), then two years each thereafter; the manufacturer/processor representative serves two years; and the exporter representative serves one year initially then two years thereafter.
The private sector representatives are appointed by the corresponding organizations (coconut growers, manufacturers/processors, exporters) with the largest amount of donations to PHILCORIN during the preceding fiscal year.
The Board formulates plans, programs, policies, rules, and regulations; administers funds allocated by law; and receives and administers legacies, gifts, and donations according to donor instructions or discretion.
Yes, members receive a per diem of fifty pesos per session, with a monthly limit of two hundred pesos.
The managing head is the Director appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Director must be a graduate of an agricultural college with at least a master of science in plant science or allied field and have at least five years of research or research institution management experience.
The Director manages research functions and business in line with Board policies; attends Board meetings without voting rights; submits annual reports within 60 days after fiscal year-end; and performs duties assigned by the Board.
No, all transactions and importations by PHILCORIN for its purposes are exempt from all taxes. Gifts and donations to PHILCORIN are deductible from income tax for the donor.
The Chairman of the National Science Development Board appoints personnel upon the recommendation of the Director and approval of the Board of Trustees.
No, except for clerical and janitorial staff, all officials and employees are exempt from laws on wage and position classification.
One million six hundred thousand pesos is appropriated annually for five years, and one million pesos annually thereafter.
The Philippine Coconut Research Fund is created as a fiduciary fund to hold all income, donations, grants, bequests, and unexpended balances for use in PHILCORIN's purposes under Board approval.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 18, 1964.