Law Summary
Title and Purpose
This Executive Order amends Executive Order No. 213 dated November 12, 1956, which mandates that various government entities procure their rice requirements from specified national bodies. The purpose is to support Filipino farmers and promote local commodities.
- Amended Order: Executive Order No. 213, originally issued on November 12, 1956.
- Objective: To require government agencies to purchase rice from the National Rice and Corn Corporation and the Central Cooperative Exchange, Inc. to benefit local farmers.
Government Procurement Mandate
All requisitions for rice by government entities must be routed through designated organizations to ensure local procurement.
Entities Affected:
- All departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Government.
- Corporations owned or controlled by the Government.
- Armed Forces, government hospitals, and public educational institutions.
Procurement Source:
- Rice and Corn Administration.
- Central Cooperative Exchange, Inc.
- Grains Marketing Cooperative of the Philippines, Inc.
Availability Clause: Requisitions should be filled from stocks available, excluding any reserved for public consumption.
Reporting and Compliance
The designated procurement bodies must provide quality and quantity specifications for rice stocks on a regular basis.
Quarterly Requirement:
- The Rice and Corn Administration, Central Cooperative Exchange, and Grains Marketing Cooperative must submit samples and specifications to the Bureau of Supply every quarter.
Unjustifiable Specifications: Any requisition with unreasonable quality specifications will be disregarded as an attempt to circumvent the provisions of this Order.
Regulatory Authority
The Office of Economic Coordination is empowered to create supplementary rules for the implementation of this Order.
- Empowerment Details:
- Recommendations for supplementary regulations will be based on input from the Rice and Corn Administration, Central Cooperative Exchange, and Grains Marketing Cooperative.
Amendments and Repeals
This Executive Order directly amends Executive Order No. 213.
- Effective Date: The order is effective immediately upon signing on October 7, 1968.
Key Takeaways
- The Executive Order mandates that all government bodies procure rice from specified national organizations to support local farmers.
- It requires regular reporting on available rice stocks and specifications.
- Any unreasonable procurement specifications may lead to non-acceptance of requisitions.
- The Office of Economic Coordination is authorized to issue additional regulations for effective implementation.
- This Order amends Executive Order No. 213, reinforcing the government’s commitment to local agricultural support.