Proposed Action Plan |
Actions Taken by the Secretary |
Commodity: Coffee |
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A. Short Term (1 year)1. To strengthen support to program on coffee rejuvenation. 2. To encourage farmers to produce coffee. 3. To provide fund to improve farm to market road. B. Long Term (more than one year)1. To provide accurate data base on production information. |
a. The Secretary said that DA will help in the marketing efforts to expand coffee
demand, as well as production efforts to improve supply.b. The Secretary suggested the creation of a Task Force for every commodity winner. It will coordinate the needs of the
industry and provide the strategic direction to propel its growth and development. c. The Secretary promised to meet with Mr. Johnny Santos, President of Nestle to convey the proposal of the
industry for a coffee buying floor price of P45.00 per kilo to encourage the continuing production of coffee by growers. d. The Secretary requested the industry to coordinate their activities/
program with Dr. Espino for inclusion under the HVCC Program on nursery and post-harvest development. |
Commodity : Onion |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. To initiate counter-trade with Russia. 2. To ensure
the availability of high quality planting materials for the growers. 3. To do market intelligence to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore for shallots and Japan for Yellow granex. 4.
In cases of importation, SPS should be strictly followed. B. Long Term (more than one year)
1. To provide accurate
data base on production information. 2. To fix tariff duty of 60% on imported onion. 3. To make available the CEF for the industry. |
a. The Secretary expressed his agreement to the private sector proposal to strictly
implement the SPS in imported agricultural products in order to protect our local industries. In this regard, he has instructed all quarantine units of the DA to meet and discuss policy directives and
implementation guidelines.b. The Secretary will instruct NAFC to prioritize the allocation of the fertilizer grant from Japan to the export commodity champions, in cases of failed biddings. c. The Secretary instructed Usec. Drilon to study the price structure of fertilizer. d. The Secretary instructed Atty. Blo. Umpar Adiong to review all export fees. |
Commodity : Mango |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. To fast track the commercial application of the Controlled
Atmosphere Technology. 2. To strictly monitor the implementation of the ban on the exportation of carabao mango planting material. 3. To establish the Philippines as a seed weevil
free mango producer. 4. To strictly and properly implement the accreditation procedure for planting material suppliers. 5. To reduce export-processing red tape e.g. fees that the
exporters pay. B. Long Term (more than one year)1. To provide accurate data base on production information. 2. To fast track the implementation of the program on pulp weevil eradication. |
a. The Secretary informed the group that there was already a breakthrough in the
research effort of the US in extending the shelflife of banana, mango and tomato thru enzyme manipulation. The US has already accepted the participation of 2 Filipino scientist in the research program.b. The Secretary instructed Director Adiong of BPI to fast track the accreditation procedure, study the possibility of lowering down inspection fee and strictly enforce the export ban on the
carabao mango planting material variety. c. The Secretary said that negotiations will be made with US in order to recognize the Philippines as a seedweevil free country as shown in the
international map. d. The Secretary conveyed to the group the finalization of an agreement with the US Secretary of Agriculture wherein we can expect that within two years time, after we have
complied with their testing requirements, the US will open its market for fresh mangoes. |
Commodity : Banana Chips |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. To provide fund support for product development activities in
coordination with FDC. 2. To provide fund support for export promotion activities i.e. trade fairs, exhibits and selling missions to Eastern Europe. B. Long Term (more than one year)1. To provide accurate data base on production information. |
a. The Secretary instructed Dr. Espino, HVCC Program Director, to include under the HVCC
programs all activities pertaining to the further development of banana chips as an export winning commodity.b. He instructed Dr. Espino and Asec. Capelan to work out the details of improving
further the production and marketing of banana chips. |
Commodity : Abaca |
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A. Short Term (one year1. To establish at least two (2) demonstration farms in major
producing areas to showcase new technologies. 2. To conduct a study/assessment of the abaca market to include growth in shares of other producing countries rate of substitution of abaca fiber
with other substitutes (I.e. kenaf, sesal, rayon), varietal preferences, etc. 3. For the Central Bank to use abaca fibers in the printing of the Philippine currency.
B. Long Term (more than one year)
1. To conduct study and funding for disease eradication 2. To conduct research in the
development of strains resistant to diseases. 3. To conduct researches on the utilization of abaca's secondary products. |
a. The Secretary informed the group that a task Force has been formed composing of FIDA,
BAR, and PCARRD focusing on research which will do varietal improvement and disease control researches. The Task Force will also be set up nursery and tissue culture facilities.b. The Secretary
instructed Asec. Capelan to meet with the representatives of Isarog Pulp, ALENDECO and the exporters organization to formalize the cooperative efforts in research and development on Abaca since these
companies have already agreed to pool financing resources to implement the project. c. The Secretary informed the group that the Central Bank already approved the use of abaca paper for the
printing of our currency. d. The Secretary directed FIDA to concentrate all efforts towards the further development of abaca as an export winner. |
Commodity : Cutflower |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. To accredit the Federation to import special inputs i.e.
retardants, pesticides, etc. 2. To reduce phytosanitary and inspection fees for rooted cuttings seedlings. 3. To establish a market center in Metro Manila. B. Long Term (more than one year)1. To provide accurate data base on production information. 2. To develop cupflower zones to attain critical mass of production for export. |
a. The Secretary instructed Undersecretary Drillon to immediately set in process the
accreditation of the Cutflower Association in the importation of special fertilizer and chemical inputs.b. The Seretary directed the BPI to study the removal of inspection and phytosanitary
fees for export and to lower down to a minimum the importation inspection fees related to varietal improvement activities. c. The Secretary said that there is a special program to develop
Cavite, Laguna and Batangas as vegetable and cutflower garden directed for the Metro Manila market. The program was launched on February 14, 2000. |
Commodity : Palm Oil |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. To lessen the cost of imported production inputs.
2. To develop a comprehensive Industry Plan for palm oil. 3. To identify specific areas and proponents as well as possible partners for joint venture arrangement for the development of the
15,000 hectares for oil palm plantation. B. Long Term (more than one year)1. To provide accurate data base on production
information. 2. To enhance access to long term financing (make available P 750 M). |
a. The Secretary informed the group that a request was already made for DENR to identify
log over areas in Agusan for possible palm oil growing. He said that the Task Force that will be formed will be tasked to coordinate these matters and recommend policy changes to improve the investment
climate in order to fast track growth and development.b. The Secretary has instructed Asec. Capellan to work out the financing of palm oil projects under the P500 M allocation for agricultural
projects under the Erap Bond. Another source of financing will be the Tree Crops Development Project which will hopefully be approved and implemented under World Bank financing this year. |
Commodity : Hog |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. Lower down the tariff on the following feed ingredients: corn -
from 35% to 10% other feed ingredients - from 10% to 3% 2. To become "Foot and Mouth Disease" free country. 3. To accredit the Philippines to Office Internationale
Epizootics (OIE). 4. To import only from FMD free country as per OIE certificate. 5. For the hog industry players to meet regularly with Secretary Angara. B. Long Term (more than one year)
1. To provide accurate data base on production information. |
a. The Secretary said the issue on lowering corn tariff is made complicated by the
conflicting stand of the corn and hog industry. As such, the DA has to balance its policy to be fair to both industries.b. The Secretary instructed DR. Teodoro Abilay to study the
possibility of banning the inter-island transport of live animals. c. The Secretary would like to highlight the success of a particular livestock grower/integrator (Ayson Farm) who was able to
operate a win- win situation for corn growers. Livestock raisers and meat processors. He suggested that the players of the livestock industry should study the operation of this model farm for possible
replication of success. d. The Secretary said that the issue of banning the importation of meat products is not that simple because DA has to balance its policy to be fair to both the local meat
processors and the livestock growers. However, the Secretary informed the groups that when he assumed office, he stopped the importation of carabeef and has instructed concerned agencies to further study
this matter. e. The Secretary reiterated their previous agreement with the hog industry group for counterparting arrangement pertaining to fund support for R & D on genetic improvement and
disease control. |
Commodity : Table egg |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. Accreditation of the federation to help in the regulation of
imports and establishment of egg quality standards. 2. Initial allocation of 10 thousand metric tons of fresh eggs and egg products. 3. Order the stop of the importation of fresh
eggs and egg products. 4. Counterfinancing for egg promotion campaign. 5. For DA as the lead agency together with DECS, DOH, DSWD, and PIA for information dissemination.
B. Long Term (more than one year)1. To provide accurate data base on production information. 2. To establish a regulatory body to oversee importation of parent stock and provide code of conduct/seal of quality. |
a. The secretary instructed Dr. Abilay to study the possibility of stopping the
importation of egg products od to impose strick standards on the imported egg products.b. The Secretary will assist in the promotional efforts by urging the inclusion of eggs in the nutrition
campaign of DECS. The Secretary can likewise negotiate for cheaper advertisement spot/space from PIA and Channel 4. He emphasized that the initiative should come from the private sector, particularly
the conceptualization and design of the promotion materials, with the government providing support. c. The Secretary said that the DA will provide technical assistance, review regulation and
fees, and work for the improvement of the environment to ensure the growth of the industry. However, he emphasized that although the DA has strong commitment to R & D, |
Commodity : Tilapia |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. To form Tilapia Industry Association composing of the industry
players involved in hatcheries, grow-out ponds, trading, processing, and exportation. 2. To conduct the National Tilapia Conference. 3. To conduct market intelligence study tapping
the Agri-Attache in identifying export markets. 4. To develop a Tilapia Development Plan. 5. To develop the genetic line of Tilapia. B. Long Term (more than one year)1. To provide accurate data base on production information. 2. To provide technical assistance in the accreditation of
hatcheries to ensure supply of good quality fingerlings. |
a. The Secretary informed the industry representatives that thir concerns will be
forwarded to the agency handling these matters for appropriate actions. |
Commodity : Seaweed |
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A. Short Term (one year)1. To expand seaweed farming areas, enough seedling supplies,
licensing of farm areas, information campaign on good quality and harvest facilities. 2. Tight monitoring of the CODEX Alimentarius Commission and continue industry representation to the CODEX
Committee on Food Additives and Contaminants (CCFAC). 3. To develop insurance scheme for seaweed growing. B. Long Term (more than one year)1. To provide accurate data base on production information. 2. To give position paper to DTI requesting the US government to cancel patent
filed for carrageenan technology in Canada. |
a. The Secretary informed the industry representatives that thir concerns will be
forwarded to the agency handling these matters for appropriate actions. |
