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Introduced by Senator Antonio "SONNY" F. Trillanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
The Philippines is among the top producers of pineapple fmit in the world. In 2004, fresh 
pineapples were mainly exported to Japan and South Korea while canned pineapples were 
mainly exported to USA (excluding Hawaii and Alaska). In 2004, 80 countries produced 
13,705,091 t of which Thailand was the leading producer with 15% share of the world's output, 
Philippines with 13% sharel . 
Pineapple is extensively cultivated in the country; large plantations on Mindanao mainly export 
the fruits while those on Luzon and in the Visayas supply the domestic markets. A total of 
48,238 ha were planted to pineapple, producing 1.7M tormes (2004). Major producing regions 
are Northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN (Southern Cotabato, Cotabato Province, Sultan 
Kudarat, Sarangani, General Santos City), Bicol and Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, 
Rizal, and Quezonf 
Pineapple market is worldwide and highly competitive. Pineapple is the third most important 
tropical fmit next to banana and mango. However, in many countries, resources for pineapple 
research have notably declined in these most recent years possibly due to poorer earnings. 
Moreover, there is a gap betweeu public research and private needs for pineapple development. 
The legislation envisions the creation of a National Research, Development and Extension 
Center for Pineapple to bridge this gap, in as far as the Philippine pineapple industry is 
concerned. This center is tasked to undertake comprehensive research on the advancement of 
pineapple cultivation and postharvest handling. Its powers and functions shall be in line with the 
research, development and extension programs of concerned government agencies which include 
the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), Department of 
Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), National Economic 
and Development Authority (NEDA) and Central Mindanao University. 
In view ofthe foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
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SENATE 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio "SONNY" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
TO ESTABLISH THE NATIONAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION 
CENTER FOR PINEAPPLE, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House a/Representatives a/the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
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SECTION 1. National Research, Development and Extension Center for Pineapple, -
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The National Research, Development and Extension Center for Pineapple (hereinafter referred to 
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as NRDECP), which shall be based in the Central Mindanao University in Musuan, Bukidnon, is 
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hereby established. 
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SEC. 2. General Powers and Functions of the Center. - The Center shall have the 
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following general powers and functions in line with the research, development and extension 
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programs of the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), 
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Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), 
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National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and Central Mindanao University; 
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a) to educate and train all stakeholders ofthe pineapple industry; 
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b) to undertake basic and strategic research for developing technologies to enhance 
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productivity and utilization of pineapple; 
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c) to explore various approaches such as, but not limited to hybridization, utilization of 
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clonal variability and induced mutation in suckers, in vitro culture and hybrid seeds, in 
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developing new varieties in pineapple; 
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d) to provide leadership and coordinate the network research for generating location 
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specific varieties, technology and for solving specific constraints of pineapple 
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production; 
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e) to standardize the management practices and to provide fann advisory services in all 
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aspects of pineapple production; and 
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f) to collaborate with relevant national and international agencies in achieving the above 
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objectives. 
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SEC. 3. Specific Powers and Functions of the Center. - The Center shall have the 
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specific powers and functions: 
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a) to develop productive, high yielding, good quality varieties of pineapple; 
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b) to develop efficient, economic and productive pineapple production teChnologies; 
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c) to develop effective and sound pineapple processing technologies for outstanding 
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varieties of pineapple; 
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d) to develop effective production systems for all pineapple varieties; 
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e) to establish and maintain germplasm collection and gene bank for pineappple; 
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f) to develop effective and efficient marketing systems for pineapple; 
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g) to evolve productive pineapple-based farming systems; 
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h) to develop and implement appropriate and suitable technology packages and effective 
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technology transfer schemes, especially the conduct of training programs; 
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i) to upgrade the skills of development facilitators, estensionists and farmers through 
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trainings, seminars and workshop on pineapple production and postharvest handling 
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and processing; 
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j) to establish national and international linkages for pineapple research, development, 
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extension and production activities; and 
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k) to coordinate with other govemmentlnon-govemment agencies involved in the 
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development of pineapple industry. 
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SEC. 4. Executive Director of the Center. - The Center shall be headed by an Executive 
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Director who shall be responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision 'Of the 
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Center's program of activities. The Executive Director: 
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a) must have completed substantial and .relevant education and experience on pineapple 
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research and development; and 
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b) must be of good moral character and has not been involved in a legal case involving 
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moral turpitude. 
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All other officers and employees of the Center shall be appointed by the Executive 
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Director consistent with the provisions of the Civil Service laws, rules and regulations. 
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SEC. 5. Advisory Board. - The plans and programs of the Center shall be reviewed 
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annually by the Advisory Board which shall be composed of 
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a) the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture as Chairman; 
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b) the University President of the Central Mindanao University as Vice Chairman; 
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c) the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry as member; 
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d) one (1) representative from a non-governmental organization (NGO) working on 
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e) one (I) representative from the group of pineapple traders; 
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SEC. 6. Quorum. - The presence of at least five (5) members at the time of the meeting 
shall constitute the quorum: Provided, however, That the Chairman, in his absence, the Vice 
Chairman shall preside. 
SEC. 7. Authorization and Exemption. - The Center is hereby authorized to plan, 
construct, develop, improve; acquire, or lease buildings, farms, fields and other facilities, to 
purchase machineries, equipment, materials and supplies locally or abroad as may be necessary 
to carry out its functions and objectives. Moreover, the Center shall enjoy exemption from taxes 
and other duties in the importation of such machineries, development and extension programs, 
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subject to the provisions of Section 105(s) of the Tarlffand Customs Code, Section 103(f) of the 
National Internal Revenue Code and to the provisions on Automatic Appropriations under the 
General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 8. Location of the Center. - The main offices, experimental area and nursery of the 
Center shall be located at the Central Mindanao University in Musuan, Bukidnon. The Center 
may hereafter establish similar facilities in its other service areas in order to promote the 
development of the pineapple industry in the country. 
SEC. 9. Appropriations. - To carry out the provisions of this Act, the amount of two 
million pesos (Php 2,000,000.00) is hereby appropriated from the funds of the National Treasury. 
Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to maintain the operations of the Board shall be 
included in the General Appropriations Act. 
SEC. 10. Revolving Funds. - Any and all savings and income of the Center shall 
constitute a revolving fund which shall not be reverted to the General Fund and which shall be 
used by the Center in the furtherance of its goals and objectives. 
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SEC. 11. Implementing Rules and R'egulations. - The Advisory Board shall jointly 
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promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. 
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SEC. 12. Repealing Clause. - AIl laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations 
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inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed 
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accordingly. 
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SEC. 13. Effectivity Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
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complete publication in the National Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general 
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circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved, 
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