Transfer of NFA to Department of Agriculture

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 315: Transfer of NFA to Department of Agriculture

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Title Supreme Court: Transfer of NFA to Department of Agriculture

Law: Executive Order No. 315

Decision Date: Nov 9, 2000

President Estrada transfers the National Food Authority from the Office of the President to the Department of Agriculture to ensure coordination between policies on food supply and security.

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Rationale for Transfer

The DA is responsible for implementing the government’s food security program, ensuring sufficiency of the national food supply.
Food sufficiency requires a comprehensive approach involving agriculture and fisheries sectors.
NFA’s work aligns with the DA’s mandate to secure food supply and security.
Transferring the NFA back to the DA ensures better coordination and policy integration regarding food supply and security.

Authority of the Secretary of Agriculture

The Secretary of Agriculture is designated as Chairman of the NFA.
The Secretary has authority to reorganize, streamline, merge, deactivate, or dispose of NFA’s assets in accordance with existing laws.

Legal Basis and Effectivity

The transfer is grounded on the continuing authority of the President under Section 31, Chapter 10, Title III, Book III of the Administrative Code of 1987 to reorganize the administrative structure of the Office of the President.
The Executive Order takes immediate effect upon issuance on November 9, 2000.

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