Policy and intended outcomes
- The State shall instill patriotism and nationalism among the people, especially public officials and employees.
- Public officials and employees shall at all times be loyal to the Republic and the Filipino people.
- The State shall promote the preferential use of locally manufactured goods that utilize local resources.
- The State shall adopt measures that help make locally manufactured goods competitive.
- The State shall generate wider employment and greater benefits for the country through the preferential use of locally manufactured goods.
Core definition of “tropical fabrics”
- “Tropical fabrics” are fabrics containing natural fibers.
- The natural fibers in tropical fabrics must be produced, spun, woven or knitted, and finished in the Philippines.
Coverage: uniforms and government functions
- Republic Act No. 9242 prescribes the use of Philippine tropical fabrics for official uniforms of government officials and employees.
- The law also covers the purposes which require the use of fabrics in government offices and functions.
- Philippine tropical fabrics used for uniforms of government officials and employees and for other government purposes must be sourced from local sources in accordance with law.
Mandatory use and local-source purchase
- The use of Philippine tropical fabrics is required for official uniforms of government officials and employees.
- Government entities must purchase Philippine tropical fabrics for uniforms and other government purposes from local sources.
- Purchases must follow the applicable legal requirements for procurement from local sources.
Implementing rules and coordination duties
- The Civil Service Commission shall promulgate the rules to implement Republic Act No. 9242.
- The Civil Service Commission must coordinate with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology, and Department of Trade and Industry.
- The Civil Service Commission must consult the concerned private sector when promulgating implementing rules.
- Implementing rules must be consistent with the viable development plan for the sector.
Initial funding and continuing appropriations
- For the initial implementation of the Act, PHP 60 Million shall be provided from the Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act Fund.
- The PHP 60 Million shall be allotted to the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
- The funds shall be used for the promotion of the commercial production of plant fibers.
- The funds shall also be used for the conduct of continuing research on the improvement of the process of extracting plant fibers.
- For continued implementation, the amount necessary shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Annual reporting to Congress
- The Civil Service Commission, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology, and Department of Trade and Industry, shall submit an annual report to the Civil Service Committees of both Houses of Congress.
- The annual report shall be submitted on or before the end of December of every year.
Separability, repeals, and effect of invalidity
- If any part of Republic Act No. 9242 is declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected shall continue to be valid and operational.
- All laws, decrees, orders, circulars, rules or regulations, and other issuances inconsistent with Republic Act No. 9242 are repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.