Law Summary
Obligation of Government Entities to Source Rice from NFA
- All departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, instrumentalities of the national government, including government-owned or controlled corporations, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and Philippine National Police must source rice from NFA.
- Applies especially when rice is given as employee incentive or non-monetary benefit or used in official functions.
- Government entities may only source rice from other suppliers upon obtaining a waiver from NFA.
Implementation of Rice Distribution Scheme
- NFA shall design a scheme and guidelines, subject to NFA Council's approval, to manage rice withdrawal, delivery, and payment for government entities.
- This scheme facilitates the efficient distribution of NFA rice for government employees or for official use.
Rice Supply Agreement
- NFA must prepare and initiate Memoranda of Agreement with relevant government offices.
- These agreements formalize and operationalize the rice supply arrangements between NFA and the government entities.
Repealing Clause
- Any existing executive orders, rules, regulations, or issuances inconsistent with this Executive Order are revoked or amended accordingly to conform.
Effectivity Clause
- This Executive Order takes immediate effect upon signing.
- Ensures prompt compliance by all government entities in sourcing rice from the NFA to support national food security objectives.