Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 76)
The primary purpose is to provide for the implementation of the Hybrid Rice Program, transfer the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PHILRICE) from the Department of Agriculture to the Office of the President, and enhance the program's effectiveness.
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PHILRICE) is designated as the primary government agency responsible for the Hybrid Rice Program.
The President has the continuing authority to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President, which includes transferring PHILRICE to the Office of the President for closer administrative supervision.
The members of the Board of Trustees of PHILRICE are appointed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Presidential Adviser for One Million Jobs.
Appointive members of the Board of Trustees serve for two (2) years.
At least seven (7) members must be present to constitute a quorum for Board meetings.
Hybrid Rice Action Teams are organized by PHILRICE in coordination with agencies and provincial governments. They are responsible for identifying suitable rice production areas, recommending partners, supervising farm-level production activities, facilitating extension services, and ensuring financing and marketing of the program.
The Department of Agriculture allocates and realigns Four Hundred Fifty Million Pesos from its Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Program budget for the program, with the Department of Budget and Management ensuring timely release of funds. For years 2003 and 2004, PHILRICE's budget proposals include appropriations for the program.
The targets are 135,000 hectares in 2002, 200,000 hectares in 2003, and 300,000 hectares in 2004 in major irrigated rice-producing provinces.
The utilization is expected to increase rice productivity and create new jobs in agriculture.
The Presidential Adviser for One Million Jobs serves as the ex officio chairman of the Board.
Yes, members receive a per diem determined by the Board, not exceeding Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) per month, plus reimbursable transportation and representation allowances.
PHILRICE must submit periodic reports to the President of the Philippines on the program's implementation status.
They are repealed or modified accordingly to conform to EO No. 76.