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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No. 
997 
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JUL 22 P 2 :02 
Introduced by Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. TriIIanes IV 
Explanatory Note 
Hectarage devoted to mangoes increased from 133.8 thousand hectares in 2000 to 136.9 
thousand hectares in 200L Yet value of production fell by 7.6% from P15.8 billion to P14.6 
billion. Even then, production grew by 3.7% from 848.32 thousand metric tons in 2000 to 879.73 
thousand metric tons in 200 1. 
Most mangoes produced in the country are consumed domestically. In 2001, only 5% was 
exported to such markets as Hong Kong, Japan, United States, Singapore, and Netherlands in 
various forms: fresh, dried, puree, juice, and juice concentrate. The potential for expanding our 
exports to the world market is high, and with technological innovations, the mango industry has 
the potential for generating employment and serving as the base for agri-based industrialization 
in the countryside. 
Yet, the growth of the industry has been hampered by a number of problems, among which are 
a) limited and unstable supply of quality fruits for exports 
b) inefficient marketing system 
c) lack of post-harvest facilities, 
d) lack of standard quality control and its implementation 
e) weak integrated pest management technology 
1) high cost of inputs, tariffs and transport; and 
g) stiff competition, especially in the world market 
This bill seeks the creation of the Philippine Mango Industry Development Board which will be 
mandated with the formulation and" implementation of a comprehensive medium-term 
development program for the mango industry. Closer coordination between the government and 
the private sector within the board will contribute much to a more dynamic and competitive 
performance of Philippine mangoes in the world market. 
In view of the foregoing, early passage of this bill is earnestly requested. 
RILLANES IV 
Senator 
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SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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SENATE 
S. No. 997 
Introduced by Sen. Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE PHILIPPINE MANGO INDUSTRY, CREATING 
FOR THIS PURPOSE THE PHILIPPINE MANGO INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT 
BOARD, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
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SECTION 1. Title.- This Act shall be known as the "Philippine Mango Act of 2013". 
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SEC. 2. Objectives of the Act.- This Act aims to: 
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a) Generate a comprehensive and integrated Philippine Mango Industry Development Program; 
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b) Establish institutional mechanisms for the effective implementation of such programs; and, 
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c) Provide opportunities for the meaningful and effective participation of the private sector in the 
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development of the mango industry. 
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SEC. 3. The Philippine Mango Industry Development Program.- There is hereby 
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created a Mango Industry Development Program which shall have the following constitutive 
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elements: 
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a) A productivity strategy which shall promote and ensure the industry's capability to meet the 
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demand for mango in the local and global markets; 
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b) A marketing strategy which shall enhance the competitiveness of and maintain the demand for 
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local mango products in the world market, and; 
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c) A research and development strategy which shall develop, upgrade, standardize and sustain 
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the quality oflocal mango products to ensure their continuing world-competitiveness through the 
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dissemination and application of appropriate technologies. 
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SEC. 4. - The Mango Development Board.- There is hereby created a Mango 
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Development Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board to be composed of nine (9), as follows: 
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a) Secretary of Agriculture Chairman 
- Chairman 
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b) Secretary of Science and Technology 
- Vice-Chairman 
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c) Secretary of Trade and Industry 
- Member 
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d) Director, Bureau of Plant Industry 
- Member 
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e) Two (2) representatives from duly-accredited 
- Members 
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associations or organizations of direct 
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producers and/or exporters of mango 
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f) Two (2) representatives from the trade 
- Members 
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associations in the business of processing 
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mango products 
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g) One (1) representing non-government 
- Members 
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organizations engaged in developing the 
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mango industry and/or in promoting the 
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rights and interests of mango producers and 
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farmers in the country Members 
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The members of the Board, representing the private sector, shall be appointed by the 
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Secretary of Agriculture from a list of nominees submitted by their respective sectors or 
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associations. The term ofthe members of the Board shall be three (3) years. 
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SEC. 5. Powers and Functions of the Board.- The Mango Development Board shall 
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have the following powers and functions: 
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a) To formulate a comprehensive Mango Industry Development Program to promote and 
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accelerate the development of the mango industry, stimulate production, maintain its availability 
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and sustain its demand in the local and world markets in accord;lUce with Section 3 of this Act; 
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b) To formulate and implement a medium and long-term national mango integrated program 
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geared towards the promotion in the international market of the Philippine mango; 
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c) To coordinate and integrate the activities ofthe various sectors engaged in the development of 
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the mango industry in pursuit ofthe provisions of this Act; 
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d) To develop, establish and provide continuing support to research, marketing systems and 
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services and other mechanisms to develop the industry; 
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e) Subject to existing laws, to establish and enforce industry and product standards on quality, 
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sizing and grading; 
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f) To provide and disseminate appropriate technologies on the production, processing, 
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preservation, and handling of mangoes and mango products; 
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g) To provide market information and disseminate farm management, pest management, and 
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post-harvest technology; 
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h) To enter into contracts, transactions, negotiations or undertakings, subject to the regulations 
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and procedures required by law, with any person or juridical entity to implement the provisions 
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of this Act; 
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i) To acquire, lease, own, mortgage, sell, donate or dispose of any real or personal property of the 
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Mango Board; 
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j) To source funds, receive grants, donations or other forms of contributions for the development 
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of the mango industry. 
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SEC. 6. Quorum.- The presence of five (5) members of the Board shall constitute a 
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quorum. For purposes of establishing a quorum, ex-officio members shall be counted. 
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SEC. 7. Compensation.- The members of the Board shall not receive any compensation 
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but shall receive per diems and travel allowances to be determined by the Board for every 
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attendance in meetings. 
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SEC. 8. The Technical Working Committees.- There IS hereby created three (3) 
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Technical Working Committees under the Board, namely: 
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a) The Technical Working Committee on Production; 
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b) The Technical Marketing Committee on Marketing; and 
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c) The Technic~l Working, Committee on Research and Development. 
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The functions ofthe Technical Working Committees shall be determined by the Board in 
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accordance with the provisions of this Act. 
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Each of the Technical Working Committees shall be composed of five (5) members each 
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who shall be appointed by the Board, 
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The members of the Technical Working Committees shall be chosen and appointed based 
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on the following qualifications: 
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a) professional and technical competence in fields of endeavor necessary and/or related to the 
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functions ofthe respective working committees; 
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b) outstanding relevant experiences or performance record, and; 
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c) known probity and integrity in their respective guilds, professional associations or industries, 
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as the case may be. 
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SEC. 9. The Secretariat.- There shall be a Secretariat which shall have the following 
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functions and responsibilities: 
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a) to conduct the day-to-day operations ofthe agency; 
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b) to assist the Board in the discharge of its administrative functions; 
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c) to provide the Board and the Technical Working Committees secretarial and logistical 
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support; 
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The Secretariat shall be administered by the Executive Director who shall be a member of 
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the career service and who shall be directly accountable to the Board. 
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SEC. 10. Implementing Rules and Regulations.- The Secretary of Trade and Industry, 
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the Secretary of Agriculture and the' Secretary of Science and Technology shall jointly 
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promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions ofthis Act. 
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SEC. n. Appropriations.- To carry out the provisions of this Act, the amount of Two 
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Million Pesos (P2,OOO,OOO.OO) is hereby appropriated from the funds of the National Treasury. 
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Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary to maintain the operations of the Board shall be 
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included in the General Appropriations Act. 
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SEC. 12. Repealing Clause.- All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations inconsistent 
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with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby amended or repealed accordingly. 
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SEC. 13. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete 
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publication in the National Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation, 
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whichever com,es earlier. 
Approved, 
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