Purpose and policy objective
- The instruction is issued in view of the impending Masagana 99 harvest.
- The instruction requires support farm prices at a level enabling farmers to make a profit and repay their obligations.
- The instruction establishes a price-support and procurement program tied to the Masagana 99 harvest cycle.
Coverage: palay weight and support price
- The support price applies to palay of 50 kilos.
- The support price is increased from the present P30.00 per cavan to P35.00 per cavan.
- The increase is effective for the Masagana 99 harvest support objective.
Responsible agencies and required actions
- The Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a direct addressee for implementing the instruction.
- The Administrator, National Grains Authority is a direct addressee for implementing the instruction.
- The Secretary, Department of National Defense is a direct addressee for providing military assistance when called upon.
- The Special Committee on Rice Procurement is directed to ensure that procurement implements the P35.00 support price to the farmer.
Procurement mechanism and supply flow
- The Special Committee on Rice Procurement must ensure procurement mechanism implementation of the P35.00 support price to farmers.
- The procurement mechanism must utilize all reputable private millers and traders to the fullest extent possible.
- The procurement mechanism must harness trucking and shipping companies to ensure the swift flow of the harvest from farms to mills to market.
- The procurement mechanism is organized to move produce through the chain: farms → mills → market.
Military assistance in program implementation
- The military is enjoined to assist the Special Committee on Rice Procurement.
- Military assistance is provided whenever called upon.
- Military assistance covers all phases of the price support and procurement program.