Scope and Coverage
- The order applies to all government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, and instrumentalities within the Greater Manila area.
- It also covers corporations owned or controlled by the government.
- Included government entities are the Armed Forces, government hospitals, and public educational institutions.
Procurement Requirements
- These government entities are mandated to purchase their requirements for fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, and meat products from the GMTFM or its duly accredited wholesalers.
- The procurement covers agricultural and meat products, contingent on their availability at GMTFM.
Compliance with Existing Procurement Laws
- When competitive public bidding is required by law, procuring agencies must notify the GMTFM of all such biddings concerning agricultural and meat products.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The order is issued under the powers vested in the President of the Philippines.
- The directive became effective immediately upon issuance in Manila on March 6, 1970.
Key Legal Concepts
- Centralized procurement from a government-designated market to stabilize agricultural prices.
- Support for agriculture through government market intervention and procurement policy.
- Integration of farmers’ cooperative associations into government supply chains.
- Transparency in procurement through mandatory bidding notifications to GMTFM to ensure opportunity and access.