Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 9242)
The main policy is to instill patriotism and nationalism among the people, particularly public officials and employees, by promoting the preferential use of locally manufactured goods that utilize local resources to generate employment and benefits to the country.
Tropical fabrics are defined as those containing natural fibers produced, spun, woven or knitted, and finished in the Philippines.
Government officials and employees are required to use Philippine tropical fabrics for their official uniforms and for other government functions requiring fabrics.
Philippine tropical fabrics used for government uniforms and other purposes must be purchased from local sources in accordance with the law.
The Civil Service Commission, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Trade and Industry, and in consultation with the concerned private sector.
An amount of ₱60 million was provided from the Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act Fund.
For the promotion of the commercial production of plant fibers and for conducting continuing research to improve the process of extracting plant fibers.
The Civil Service Commission, together with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology, and Department of Trade and Industry, must submit an annual report to the Civil Service Committees of both Houses of Congress on or before December each year.
The remaining parts of the Act not affected by the declaration of unconstitutionality shall continue to be valid and operational.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or at least two newspapers of general circulation.