Law Summary

Purpose and Background

• Explanation: This Executive Order aims to establish a centralized procurement system for agricultural and meat products by government entities in the Greater Manila area from the Greater Manila Terminal Food Market, Inc. (GMTFM).
• Key Definitions:
  • GMTFM: A central marketing agency organized to facilitate the marketing of farm produce, stabilize agricultural commodity prices, and incentivize farm producers.
• Importance: Recognizes the significance of a reliable market and efficient marketing systems in encouraging local food production and improving product quality.

Procurement Mandate

• Legal Principle/Provision: All government departments, agencies, and instrumentalities in the Greater Manila area are mandated to procure their agricultural and meat product needs from GMTFM or its accredited wholesalers.
• Requirements:
  • Procurement must be from GMTFM for fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, and meat products whenever available.
  • In cases where competitive public bidding is required by law, the procuring agency must notify GMTFM of all relevant biddings.
• Entities Covered:
  • Includes all government departments, bureaus, offices, agencies, the Armed Forces, government hospitals, and public educational institutions in the Greater Manila area.

Implementation and Notifications

• Important Procedures:
  • The procuring entities must ensure that they follow the requirement to procure from GMTFM.
  • Notification to GMTFM is obligatory for all competitive biddings regarding the specified products.

Execution and Authority

• Authority: The order is issued by Ferdinand E. Marcos, the President of the Philippines, under the powers vested by law.
• Execution Date: March 6, 1970, in the City of Manila.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

• Liabilities/Consequences: While specific penalties for non-compliance are not detailed in the text, failure to adhere to the procurement mandate may lead to administrative consequences or disruptions in supply chains.

Cross-References

• Related Laws: The order implicitly references procurement laws that mandate competitive bidding processes, though specifics are not elaborated.

Key Takeaways

• Centralized Procurement: Government entities in Greater Manila are required to source agricultural and meat products from GMTFM.
• Notification Requirement: Agencies must notify GMTFM about competitive bidding processes for relevant products.
• Support for Local Farmers: The EO aims to stabilize prices and incentivize local production, particularly benefiting farmers' cooperatives and land reform areas.
• Executive Authority: This order is a directive from the President, reinforcing its legal standing and importance in government operations.