THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular- Session 
INTRODUCED BY HON. MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE ' 
Agricultural Modernization is the process of transforming the agricultural 
sector into one that is dynamic, technologically advanced, and competitive, yet 
centered on human resource development, guided by the sound principles of 
social justice (AGRICOM, 06 June 1996). In this light, the Agricultural and 
Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) was enacted in 1997 to strengthen the 
Philippine agriculture research and development and extension system. With 
the primary goal of transforming Agriculture and Fisheries from resource-based 
into technology-based industries, an Integrated National Research and 
Development Program (INRDP) for each commodity or resource was formulated. 
Headed by the Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Agricultural Research 
(DA-BAR) , INRDP embodies the integrated research, development and 
extension (RDE) program for the specific commodities or sectors. The 
formulated RDE network composed of the state colleges and universities 
(SCUs) and various institutions and agencies under DA handles the different 
commodities/program areas in line with the RDE thrust of AFMA. 
In response to the 1997 AFMA, the National Integrated Research, Development 
and Extension Program for Coffee (NIRDEPC) was drafted in 1999 with the 
Cavite State University designated as the lead institution for the program. The 
five-year- program aims to increase the national production of quality coffee 
beans for local consumption and international market and increase income of 
coffee growers with DA-BAR and the Philippine Council for Agricultural and 
Research and Resources Development (PCCARD) acting as coordinating 
agencies. 
Now on its third year of implementation, the program seeks to pass an act 
creating the Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center (CoRDEC) 
based at the Cavite State University (C vSU). In complementation to the 
functions of the NIRDEP for coffee, the Center shall educate and train all 
stakeholders of the coffee industry, conduct researches, and extend 
technologies, the powers and functions of which shall be in line with the RDE 
programs of DA-BAR, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the 
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the National Economic and 
Development Authority (NIDA) and CVSU. 
The creed for the establishment of the Center at CvSU has been made unbent 
by the increasing demand for coffee, both internationally and locally, and by 
the problems encountered by the industry as defined by the existing NIRDEPC. 
Cavite State University, which is the premier academic institution in Cavite, 
would be a conducive venue for the Center since 40 percent of the coffee beans 
supply in the Philippines comes from the province. As of 2001, the production 
of green beans in the country is estimated at 36,000 metric tons, 40 per cent of 
which come from Cavite. Thus, the establishment of CoRDLC based at CvSU 


shall very well help the responsible institutions catalyze the advancement of 
coffee research, development and extension to make the industry nationally 
productive and globally competitive. 
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MANUEL B. V LAR, JR. 
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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
706 
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INTRODUCED BY HON.-MANUEL B. VILLAR, JR. 
AN ACT CREATING A COFFEE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT 
AND EXTENSION CENTER AT THE CAVITE STATE 
UMVERSITY, WJVTCIPALITY OF INDANG, PROVINCE OF CAVITE, 
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS 
THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. The Coffee Research, Development and Extension Center 17 
(hereinafter referred to as CORDEC) based at' the Cavite State University is 
(CVSU), in the Municipality of Indang, Province of Cavite is hereby established. 
SECTION 2. The Center shall have the following general powers and functions 
in line with the research, development and extension programs of the 
Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA BAR), 
Department of Science and Technolow (DOST), Department of Trade and 
Industry (DTI), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the 
Cavite State University (CvSU): 
a) educate and train ali stakeholders of the coffee industry; 
b) conduct researches; and 
c) extend technologies. 
SECTION 3. The Center shall have the specific powers and functions: 
a) develop productive, high yielding, good quality varieties/ strains of 
coffee; 
b) develop efficient, economic and productive coffee production 
technologies; 
c) develop effective and sound coffee processing technologies for varieties 
"Exelsa" and 'Liberica" coffee; 
d) develop effective production systems for all coffee varieties; 
e) establish and maintain germplasm collection and gene bank for coffee; 
f )  develop effective and efficient marketing systems for coffee; 
g) evolve productive coffee-based farming systems; 
h) develop and implement appropriate and suitable technology packages 
and effective technology transfer schemes, especially the conduct of 
training programs; 
i) upgrade the skills of development facilitators, estensionists and 
through trainings, seminars and workshops on coffee production and 
post-harvest handling and processing; 
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j) establish national and international linkages for coffee research, 
development, extension and production activities; and 


k) coordinate with other govern ment/i 1 on-governlnerIt agencies involved 
in the development of the coffee industry. 
SECTION 4.The Center shall be, headed by a Director who shall be 
responsible for the planning, implementation, and supervision of the 
Center's program of activities. The Director shall be appointed by the Cavite 
State University Board of Regents upon recommendation of the University 
President. All other officers and employees of the Canter shall be appointed by 
the Center Director in accordance with the University and the Civil Service 
Laws. 
SECTION 5.The plans and programs of the Center shall be reviewed 
annually by the Advisory Board composed of: 
a) the Secretary of' the Department of Agriculture as Chairman; 
b) the University President of the Cavite State University, as Vice 
Chairman; 
c) the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, as Member 
d) one (1) representative from a non-governmental organization (NGO) 
working on coffee production, research and development and processing; 
e) one (1) representative from the group of coffee traders; 
f) one (1) representative froth the group of coffee processors; and 
g) one (1) representative from the group of' coffee growers. 
SECTION 6. 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. 
SECTION 7 ,  For the purpose of research, development, and extension 
activities of the Center, the researchers, extensionists and other personnel 
from related agencies may be detailed at the Center upon request of the 
Center Director and is subject to the approval ofthe University Board of 
Regents; Provided, that such personnel shall be paid honorarium for their 
services. 
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SECTION 8. 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 
maybe 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, equipment, materials and supplies required in its 
research, development and extension programs, subject to the provisions of 
Section 105(s) of the Tariff and Customs Code, Section 103(f) of the National 
Internal Revenue Code and to provisions on Automatic Appropriations 
under 
the General Appropriations Act. 
SECTION 9. The main officers, experimental area and nursery of the 
Center shall be located at the Cavite State University campus in lndang, 
Cavite. The Center may hereafter establish similar facilities in its other 
service areas. In order to promote the development of the coffee industry. 


SECTION 10. The amount of 50 million pesos (Php 50,000,000.00) for the 
2005 fiscal year budget is authorized to be appropriated from the Special 
Activities fund of the President of the Republic of the Philippines, or from 
any other sources; and thereafter, the amounts required for its operation, 
maintenance, research, development and extension activities shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act and the said amount to be 
is disbursed to the Cavite State University, in the Province of Cavite, 
exclusively for the capital and operational requirements of the Center, which 
shall include personnel services, maintenance and operating expenses, 
acquisition of equipment and laboratory facilities, development of experimental 
fields, and establishment of regional, provincial, and municipal coffee research 
and development, extension, production and processing projects as determined 
by the Center Director, subject to the approval of the Board of Regents of the 
said University. 
SECTION 11. The Provincial Government of Cavite shall allocate tell 
million pesos (Php 10,000,000.00) annually as a form of assistance and 
support to the Center. 
SECTION 12. The expeqditures and disbursement of funds made by the 
Center in the conduct of its research, development and extension activities 
shall be subject to existing auditing and accounting rules and regulatioli,-. 
SECTION 13. 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 to further pursue its goals and 
objectives. 
SECTION 14. All existing laws, rules and regulations or part thereof 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, superseded 
or modified accordingly; Provided, however, that nothing in this Act shall 
amend, modify or repeal the provisions of Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise 
known as the Local Government Code. 
SECTION 15. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days of its complete 
publications in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of 
national circulation. 
Approved,