Manpower Rules for Agri-Fishery Machinery Services

At least one registered and licensed Agricultural Engineer must be employed in various public or private agricultural and fisheries machinery-related entities.
Entities include machinery service centers operated by registered cooperatives or businesses registered with SEC/DTI in designated agricultural zones.
Services provided by these entities cover after-sales, custom mechanization services, repair, troubleshooting, and training.
Sales and distribution outlets for agri-fishery machinery and equipment also require a licensed Agricultural Engineer.
Machinery and equipment pools, service centers, and processing centers operated by a variety of organizations including cooperatives, government agencies, academic institutions, and private entities.
Manufacturing/assembling establishments registered with SEC/DTI, including foreign joint ventures.
The employment may be full-time or part-time depending on service needs.

Preparation and evaluation of project feasibility studies and technical specifications for machinery pools and service centers.
Management and supervision of operation and maintenance of machinery pools and service centers.
Training and supervision of technicians and operators.
Management and supervision of sales, distribution, and manufacturing/assembling establishments, including design preparation.
Research and development aimed at improving operation, management, and manufacturing processes.

Agricultural Engineers engaged in these roles must hold a valid, updated license from the Professional Regulation Commission.

Compensation for licensed Agricultural Engineers must conform with the Salary Standardization Law, applicable provisions of the Labor Code, and prevailing professional fee rates.

The Board and the Commission are tasked with conducting monitoring and ocular inspections to enforce compliance with these guidelines and standards in relevant entities.

Violations of the guidelines incur administrative and criminal sanctions as provided under Sections 31 and 32 of Republic Act No. 10601 and Section 32 of Republic Act No. 8559.
This enforcement mechanism ensures adherence to manpower complement requirements and professional standards.

The resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation for public information and compliance enforcement.