THIRTEENTH C8 GRESS OF THE REP 
OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. OsmeAa 111 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Hectarage devoted to mangoes increased from 133.8 thousand hectares 
in 2000 to 136.9 thousand hectares in 2001. 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 2001. 
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 stgndard quality control and its implementation 
e) weak integrated pest management technology 
f) 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. 
ERGlO OSMENA 111 
Senator 


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THIRTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE REPUBLIC 
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OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator S. R. Osmefia 111 
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 House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION I .  Title. - This Act shall be known as the ‘Philippine Mango 
Act of 2004.” 
SEC. 2. Objectives ofthe Act. - This Act aims to : 
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Generate a comprehensive and integrated Philippine Mang.0 
Industry Development Program; 
b) 
Establish institutional mechanisms for the effective implementation 
of such programs; and, 
c) 
Provide opportunities for the meaningful and effective participation 
of the private sector in the development of the mango industry 
SEC. 3. The Philippine Mango Industry Development Program. - 
There is hereby created a Mango Industry Development Program which shall 
have the following constitutive elements: 
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A productivity strategy which shall promote and ensure the 
industry’s capability 
to meet the 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 local mango products in the world market, and; 
c) 
A research and development strategy which shall develop, 
upgrade, standardize and sustain the quality of local mango products to ensure 
their continuing world-competitiveness through the dissemination and application 
of appropriate technologies. 
SEC. 
4. - The Mango Development Board. - There is hereby created a 
Mango Development Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board to be composed 
of nine (9), as follows: 
Secretary of Agriculture 
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Secretary of Science and Technology 
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Secretary of Trade and Industry 
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Director, Bureau of Plant Industry 
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Two (2) representatives from duly-accredited 
associations or organizations of direct 
producers and/or exporters of mango 
Two (2) representatives from the trade 
associations in the business of processing 
mango products 
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One ( I )  representing non-government 
organizations engaged in developing the 
mango industry andlor in promoting the 
rights and interests of mango producers and 
farmers in the country 
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Chairman 
Vice-C hai rman 
Member 
Member 
Members 
Members 
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Member 
members of the Board, representing the private sector, shall be 
appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture from a list of nominees submitted by 
their respective sectors or associations. The term of the members of the Board 
shall be three (3) years. 
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SEC. 
5. Powers and Funcfions of the Board. - The Mango 
Development Board shall have the following powers and functions: 
a) 
To formulate a comprehensive Mango Industry Development 
Program to promote and accelerate the development of the mango industry, 
stimulate production , maintain its availability and sustain its demand in the local 
and world markets in accordance with Section 3 of this Act; 
b) 
To formulate and implement a medium and long-tern national 
mango integrated program geared towards the promotion in the international 
market of the Philippine mango; 
c) 
To coordinate and integrate the activities of the various sectors 
engaged in the development of the mango industry in pursuit of the provisions of 
this Act; 
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To develop, establish and provide continuing support to research, 
marketing systems and services and other mechanisms to develop the industry; 
e) 
Subject to existing laws, to establish and enforce industry and 
product standards on quality, sizing and grading; 
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To provide and disseminate appropriate technologies on the 
production, processing, preservation, and handling of mangoes and mango 
products; 
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To provide market information and disseminate farm management, 
pest management, and post-harvest technology; 
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To enter into contracts, transactions, negotiations or undertakings, 
subject to the regulations and procedures required by law, with any person or 
juridical entity to implement the provisions of this Act; 
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To acquire, lease, own, mortgage, sell, donate or dispose of any 
real or personal property of the Mango Board; 
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To source funds, receive grants, donations or other forms of 
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SEC. 6. Quorum. - The presence of five (5) members of the Board shall 
constitute a quorum. For purposes of establishing a quorum, ex-officio members 
shall be counted. 
SEC. 7 .  Compensation. - The members of the Board shall not receive 
any compensation but shall receive per diems and travel allowances to be 
determined by the Board for every attendance in meetings. 
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8. 
The Technical Working Comrniftees. - There is hereby 
created three (3) Technical Working Committees under the Board, namely: 
a) The Technical Working Committee on Production; 
b) The Technical Marketing Committee on Marketing; and 
c) The Technical Working, Committee on Research and Development. 
The functions of the Technical Working Committees shall be determined 
by the Board in accordance with the provisions of this Act. 
Each of the Technical Working Committees shall be composed of five (5) 
members each who shall be appointed by the Board. 
The members of the Technical Working Committees shall be chosen and 
a p p o i n t ed b a sed o n the f o I I ow i n g q 1.1 a I if i cat i o n s : 
a) professional and technical competence in fields of endeavour 
necessary and/or related to the functions of the respective working 
committees; 
b) outstanding relevant experiences or performance record, and; 
c) known probity and integrity in their respective guilds, professional 
associations or industries, as the case may be. 
SEC. 9. The Secrefariat. - There shall be a Secretariat which shall have 
the following functions and responsibilities: 
a) to conduct the day-to-day operations of the agency; 
b) to assist the Board in the discharge of its administrative functions; 
c) to provide the Board and the Technical Working Committees 
secretarial and logistical support; 
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The Secretariat shall be administered by the Executive Director who shall 
be a member of the career service and who shall be directly accountable to the 
Board. 
SEC. IO. lmplemenfing Rules and Regulations. - The Secretary of 
Trade and Industry, the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Science 
and Technology shall jointly promulgate rules and regulations to implement the 
provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 11. Appropriations. - To carry out the provisions of this Act, the 
amount of Two Million Pesos (P2,000,000.00) 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. 
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12. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this Act are hereby 
amended or repealed accordingly. 
SEC. 13. Effecfivify Clause. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (1 5) days 
following its complete publication in the National Gazette or in at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation, whichever comes earlier. 
Approved,