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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT URGING THE PLANNING AND PROMOTION OF THE PHILIPPINE 
MANGO FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPORT ESTABLISHING THE MANGO 
EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The "Carabao" Mango, internationally known as the Manila Super Mango, is 
widely known as one of the best varieties of mango due to its superior quality and 
taste. It is listed as the sweetest in the world by the 1995 Guinness Book of World 
Records. As of 2019, global trade in fresh and dried mango totaled 2 billion US dollars. 
Mexico is the world's biggest mango exporter, followed by Peru, Brazil, India, and 
Thailand. Sadly, despite its fame and quality, the Philippine mango has failed to date 
to break into this huge international market.
While mangoes can be produced in most parts of the country, less than 3% of 
the present domestic produce is exported. Output has remained fairly stable from 2018 
to 2021, from 711,659 metric tons in 2018 to 741,829 metric tons in 2021. Acreage 
remained stable from in 185,607 hectares in 2018 to 185,111 hectares in 2021. The 
number of trees also remained stable, from 9,427,494 in 2018 to 9,432,506 in 2021. 
The industry is suffering from problems related to economies of scale, as it is dominated 
by farmers with small landholdings. Aggregation problems in meeting output demand 
of exporters are hence predictable.
Further, the lack of processing equipment and capacity for the production of 
mango puree and other processed products hinder the growth of the processed sector. 
Access to the processed mango sector is critical, given the size of the puree market, 
valued at USDS 995 million in 2017. This processed mango demand is projected reach 
USDS 2.1 billion by 2026.


The Philippines has consistently had difficulty complying with the stringent 
regulations of the major markets in the region. In particular, adherence to Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary (SPS) permit standards and Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) 
requirements remain problematic. There is a need to negotiate the details of these 
requirements with major trade partners to facilitate export as well as urge their 
investment and assistance in complying with both SPS and GAP.
Government intervention in promoting mango exports is clearly urgent and 
necessary. In particular, there is a need to expand planting, provide shared facilities, 
assist the farmers in meeting GAP and SPS standards, and cooperate with our partners 
in enhancing the competitiveness of the Philippine Mango.
Given the abovementioned opportunities, the immediate passage of this bill is 
urgently recommended.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES ) 
First Regular Session 
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SENATE
S.B. No. 1 253
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Introduced by SENATOR IMEE R. MARCOS
AN ACT URGING THE PLANNING AND PROMOTION OF THE PHILIPPINE 
MANGO FOR INTERNATIONAL EXPORT ESTABLISHING THE MANGO 
EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Phiiippines in Congress 
assembled:
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SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Mango Export Act of
2022."
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
develop and promote a globally competitive mango industry with the objective of 
increasing mango farmers' income, encouraging the production of export-quality fruits, 
and promoting international trade and industry.
SEC. 3. Establishment of the Mango Export Promotion Council (MEPC). - A 
council, composed of the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA) or his 
representative as the Chairperson, the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs 
(DFA) or his representative, the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry 
(DTI) or his representative, and one (1) each from the mango growers and commercial 
processors' sectors to be designated by the Secretary of the DA shall be created 
immediately upon the effectivity of this Act to ensure the government's, support, and 
assistance to mango exporters. The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) under DA, through 
the office which implements the High-Value Crops Development Program, shall be 
designated as the MEPC'S Secretariat.


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SEC. 4. Functions of the MEPC -The MEPC, in consultation with the Department 
of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Science and Technology 
(DOST), state universities and colleges, mango growers' and processors cooperatives 
and organizations, local government units, and the private sector, shall formulate a ten 
(10) year framework to be validated and updated annually. Such Framework shall serve 
as guide to the formulation and implementation of plans, programs and projects for the 
production, processing and marketing of Philippine mango for export worldwide, as 
envisioned in this Act. The Framework shall likewise provide for the following:
a. National Expansion Plans and Programs - The DA, DOST, state universities 
and colleges (SUCs) and other stakeholders shall encourage the conduct of research on 
mango, particularly in the areas of crop improvement (development of new varieties), 
crop protection, harvesting and postharvest handling, supply chain analysis, marketing 
and promotion. Model farms shall also be established in key mango growing areas of 
the country to showcase the latest technologies in mango propagation, production. 
Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) post-harvest 
handling, and processing, packaging and branding.
b. Investment Promotion and Facilitation - The DA and DTI shall establish 
linkages between stakeholders in the mango industry. Government Financial Institutions 
(GFIs) and private financial entities. Programs to invite the private sector to mango 
production and processing shall likewise be developed.
c. Export Promotion Support - An integrated export strategy shall be created, to 
include branding, advertising, market research and analyses, and updated 
phytosanitary guidelines. Foreign trade and export promotion activities such as training, 
technical assistance, capacity building, information on export opportunities, export 
planning assistance, and participation in international food, agriculture, and events shall 
facilitated.
d. Formulation of Trade Policies - The MEPC shall engender a consultative 
approach at every stage of the trade policy-making process, inviting all mango 
stakeholders. The DFA shall lead the negotiation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to 
provide a competitive environment for Filipino mango exports overseas.
e. Monitoring and Evaluation — The MEPC shall continuously monitor, and 
evaluate the results of programs implemented by the various stakeholders and


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government agencies, providing overall coordination and end-to-end management of 
the export process.
SEC. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be 
included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such funds as may 
be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be Included in the 
succeeding annual GAA.
SEC. 6. Repealing Clause. - All laws or parts thereof, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with the provisions o f this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly: Provided, however, that nothing in this Act shall be construed or applied 
as amending the CARP and other laws on agrarian reform.
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. - If for any reason any part or provision of this Act 
shall be deemed unconstitutional or invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall 
not be affected and shall remain In force and effect.
Sec. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after Its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,