Title
Disposition guidelines of confiscated forest products
Law
Memorandum Order No. 162
Decision Date
Aug 19, 1993
Guidelines for Disposition of Confiscated Forest Products for Public Infrastructure Projects provides guidelines for the disposal of confiscated forest products through donation to qualified entities for public infrastructure projects in the Philippines, prioritizing needy victims of disasters and various government projects.
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Eligible Beneficiaries for Donation

  • Barangays, Municipal, and Provincial Governments.
  • Other government agencies requiring wood materials or forest products for public service enhancement.

Required Supporting Documentation for Donation Requests

  • Justification for infrastructure construction or establishment.
  • Bill of materials and building plan approved by a Project Engineer, or a simple sketch plan signed by barangay officials for barangay projects.
  • Certification from the Provincial Auditor confirming absence of funds for wood materials purchase, or certification from the Municipal Development Officer for barangay projects.
  • Certification from the concerned regional DENR office confirming availability of the requested forest products.

Prioritization Criteria for Allocation

  • Priority sequence:
    1. Needy disaster victims certified by DSWD.
    2. School building programs of DECS and projects by the Department of National Defense/AFP Engineering Brigade.
    3. Health centers.
    4. Public markets.
    5. Municipal buildings.
    6. Police stations.
    7. AFP camps.
    8. DPWH projects benefiting the majority, under MOA with DENR.
    9. Local Government Units within jurisdiction where forest products were confiscated.
    10. Commitments to provincial, regional, and national projects.

Procedures for Disposition of Confiscated Forest Products

  • Requires approval from the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources or authorized representative as per DENR Administrative Order No. 38 (1990) and Memorandum Circular No. 12 (1992).
  • Custodian officials must release confiscated products only upon approval and provide supporting documents.
  • Recipients must sign acknowledgment receipts and submit them to the relevant DENR office.

Post-Donation Compliance Requirements

  • Donees must submit a project completion certification to the DENR office.
  • Requirements include:
    • Certification by the Project Engineer confirming completion.
    • Documentation of species and volume of forest products used.
    • Photographs of the completed infrastructure showing use of donated materials.
    • Attestation by DENR official and Provincial Auditor.

Repealing and Effectivity Clauses

  • All inconsistent Memorandum Orders, Circulars, and Regulations are repealed or amended accordingly.
  • The guidelines are effective immediately upon approval on August 19, 1993.

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