Law Summary
Policy Declaration
- Promotes patriotism and nationalism through use of locally manufactured goods using local resources.
- Seeks to enhance competitiveness of local fabrics and generate employment.
Definitions
- Attestation: Document from textile producer certifying batch origin.
- Certification: Document from DOST-PTRI confirming compliance with RA 9242 standards.
- PTF: Fabrics with at least 5% natural textile fibers originating, processed, and finished in the Philippines.
- Other terms defined include Fabric Supplier, Garment Manufacturer, Local Sources, Natural Textile Fiber, Textile Producer, Permit to Transport Fibers.
Prescribed Usage of Philippine Tropical Fabrics
- Mandatory use for government uniforms, either fully or partially.
- Application also extends to other fabric uses in government functions, excluding mere adornments.
Standards and Certification Process
- Minimum 5% NTF content required.
- DOST-PTRI to develop guidelines, conduct testing, and issue certification.
- Fabric submission for pre-qualification and testing is mandatory for suppliers/manufacturers bidding for government contracts.
- DA-PhilFIDA issues permits for fiber transport.
Procurement Procedure
- Procurement to follow existing government procurement laws.
- PTF to be procured from local sources; certification required if supply is insufficient stating reason for exemption.
- Bidders must submit:
- DOST-PTRI certification of compliance.
- Attestation of fabric source.
- Permit to Transport Fibers from DA-PhilFIDA.
Implementation and Monitoring
- A Technical Committee composed of DOST-PTRI, DTI, CSC, and DA-PhilFIDA to oversee implementation.
- Committee tasked with roadmap formulation, program evaluation, issue resolution, and coordination.
- Each member has specified roles including testing (DOST-PTRI), industry support (DTI), compliance monitoring and secretariat services (CSC), and fiber supply assurance (DA-PhilFIDA).
- Annual reporting requirements to CSC and Congress.
Responsibilities of Agency Heads
- Heads of agencies accountable for implementation and compliance in their agencies.
- Annual submission of compliance report to CSC required by August.
Resolution of Agency Concerns
- Technical Committee members address issues according to their jurisdiction (e.g., DOST-PTRI handles fabric testing issues).
Repealing Clause
- Repeals previous IRRs and other inconsistent issuances regarding RA 9242.
Effectivity
- Rules become effective fifteen (15) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.