QuestionsQuestions (MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 40, S. 2015)
To establish strategic areas of the country as multiplier farms where deserving recipients may obtain animals (native pigs, native chicken, goats, sheep, and honeybees) for livelihood, enabling farmers and fishermen to increase income.
Qualified Local Government Units (LGUs), implemented in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA).
Thirty (30) multiplier farms to be established in strategic areas of the country.
One goat/sheep module (10 heads female and 2 males), one native chicken module (50 pullets plus 10 roosters), ten (10) colonies of honeybees, and one native pig module (10 gilts plus 1 boar), with supporting housing, feeding/water/light facilities, biologics, and insurance.
After two (2) years of operation.
Goat/sheep: about 120 sheep/goats; Native chicken: about 1,700 potential replacement pullets; Native pig: about 120 piglets per year; Honey: about 600 kg/year.
PHP 43,860,136.67 allocated under the General Appropriations Acts of 2014 and 2015.
The LGU must show competence/readiness to sustain and operate an MF; MF enhancement and programs must be a priority in the LGU for agriculture; the MF must benefit the highest number of deserving households; site viability must be demonstrated; and the LGU must have no unliquidated advances.
At least: proof of entitlement to use the site and a location map (site at least 5,000 sq. meters); Letter of Intent to the Secretary through DA-Regional Executive Director; feasibility project proposal including qualified manager/supervisor; Sanggunian Resolution supporting specific sites and committing counterpart funds; Sanggunian Resolution authorizing the Local Chief Executive to enter into the agreement with DA and approving said agreement.
The Office of the Regional Executive Director (RED) of the DA Regional Field Office (DA-RFO) that has jurisdiction over the LGU.
DA-RFO shall evaluate the proposal and submit its recommendation within ten (10) days from receipt of complete documentary requirements.
DA-RFO transmits the proposal to the Office of the Secretary with recommendation to approve or disapprove. The Office of the Secretary forwards the approved/disapproved proposal to Agri-Pinoy National Livestock Program, which then notifies the DA-RFO RED and the LGU applicant.
Preparation of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among DA, the LGU, and next-in-line recipient(s), to effect fund transfer for the financial support indicated.
LGUs must strictly use the funds for MF establishment in accordance with government rules and regulations and Republic Act No. 9184.
Females belong to a pool for distribution to qualified recipients; males, except those chosen for breeding, may be sold or distributed for fattening and subsequent slaughtering.
They must have experience handling animals; be willing to undergo training (except SUCs); be able and willing to take care of animals and project inputs; provide optimum nutrition and health care as advised by competent technician/veterinarian; comply with MOA contract terms including repayment or delivery of offspring to the MF; and have no delinquent record or non-compliance in MOA with DA/DA-RFO projects.
Provide inputs (animals, biologics, housing), support capability building via ATI, monitor MF status and inputs, prepare MOA between DA, LGU, and LGU next-in-line recipient, effect transfer of project funds to LGU, and provide insurance for the animals in favor of DA during the first year only.
Provide yearly financial allocation for labor, feeds, utilities, and other maintenance needs; provide manpower/supervision; select responsible recipients; maintain simple MF records and submit regular reports to DA via DA-RFO (inventory, mortality, distribution); provide information for monitoring; receive transfer documents; and provide insurance for succeeding years.
It takes effect immediately upon signing and supersedes all other issuances inconsistent with it.