Composition of the Council
- Established under the Office of the President.
- Membership includes:
- Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Chairman)
- Chairman-General Manager of PHILCOA (Vice-Chairman)
- Director of the Bureau of Plant and Industry
- Director of the Philippine Coconut Research Institute (PHILCORIN)
- Commissioner of the Agricultural Productivity Commission (APC)
- General Manager of the Coconut Investment Company
- President of the United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP)
- Members may delegate authorized representatives for meetings and deliberations.
Major Functions and Powers of the Council
- Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate government coconut self-sufficiency programs.
- Oversee policies relating to production, stabilization, procurement, distribution, processing, and marketing of coconut and by-products.
- Formulate long-term and short-term programs to achieve coconut industry self-sufficiency.
- Coordinate with PHILCOA on plans and programs implementation.
- Evaluate and integrate activities of all government agencies involved in the coconut industry.
- Coordinate the release of public funds based on approved programs and projects.
- Disseminate relevant information and statistics on industry progress and accomplishments.
- Exercise any additional functions to fulfill the objectives of Republic Act No. 6260 and comply with Presidential directives.
Authority to Request Government Assistance
- May require personnel, facilities, and other resources from any government department, bureau, office, or agency to carry out its duties effectively.
Reporting Obligations
- Shall submit periodic progress reports on its activities to the President of the Philippines.
Legal Foundation and Presidential Authority
- Established by Executive Order No. 334, signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos pursuant to his legal powers.
- Effective from August 30, 1971, in Manila, reflecting government priority on the coconut industry.