Law Summary

Purpose and Justification

• The Executive Order aims to intensify the Green Revolution Program to sustain previous achievements in vegetable production and the cultivation of labor values among citizens.
• It recognizes that increasing local production levels is the most effective method to combat rising prices of basic food commodities and encourages the production and consumption of supplementary crops (e.g., root crops and tubers) for home use.

Creation of the Committee

• A Green Revolution Expanded Program Action Committee is established, chaired by the Chairman of the National Green Revolution Committee.
• The composition of the Committee includes:
  • Chairman: National Green Revolution Committee Chairman
  • Vice-Chairman: Undersecretary of Education
  • Members:
    • Undersecretary for Home Defense Force, DND
    • Assistant Executive Secretary
    • Undersecretary for Community Development, DLGCD
    • Executive Director, National Food & Agriculture Council
    • Director, Bureau of Plant Industry, DANR
    • Director, Bureau of Agricultural Extension, DANR

Objectives and Functions

• The Committee is tasked with maximizing participation from local government units and students nationwide.
• It shall organize action groups at provincial, city, and municipal levels to implement the program effectively.
• A national coordinating center will be established to:
  • Act as a clearing house for activities.
  • Monitor field operations.
  • Centralize procurement of supplies and materials.

Organizational Structure and Supervision

• The Committee will designate an Executive Director for the coordinating center, which will be under the direct supervision of the DND Undersecretary for Home Defense.
• Collaborating agencies must appoint liaison officers and provide necessary technical personnel to support the center’s functions.

Authority and Assistance

• The Committee is authorized to call upon any government agencies and instrumentalities for assistance in fulfilling its objectives.
• This provision ensures comprehensive governmental support for the Green Revolution initiatives.

Key Takeaways

• Executive Order No. 418 establishes a structured approach to enhance local food production in the Philippines through an expanded Green Revolution Program.
• A dedicated committee with specified roles and responsibilities is formed to oversee the implementation and coordination of agricultural initiatives.
• The initiative emphasizes collaboration among government bodies and community involvement to address food security and agricultural sustainability.