MALACAÑANG
M a n i l aPRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 652 February 1, 1975
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 3099, CREATING THE BUREAU OF FIBER INSPECTION SERVICE, APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, rapid changes in technology the world over have made it imperative to update the provisions of Republic Act No. 3099, creating the Bureau of Fiber Inspection Service, so as to maximize the returns of fiber producers' investments, establish a more equitable distribution of income and wealth; and impose stricter qualitative and quantitative control by the government of fibers both for export and for local consumption; and
WHEREAS, in view of the expanding social amelioration and economic development programs being undertaken by the government, there is a pressing need for increasing government revenues through income-earning agencies and the expansion and rationalization of abaca and other fiber industries of the country;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution, do hereby order and decree that Republic...
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Amending Republic Act No. 3099, Creating The Bureau Of Fiber Inspection Service, Appropriating Funds For The Purpose And For Other Purposes.
Presidential Decree No. 652
Summary of Presidential Decree No. 652
Reconstitution of the Bureau of Fiber Inspection Service
- The Bureau of Fiber Inspection Service is reconstituted and renamed as the "Bureau of Fiber Development and Inspection Service" under the Department of Trade. (Section 1)
- The Bureau shall have a Director and an Assistant Director appointed by the President. (Section 2)
- The Bureau shall have its main office in Manila or suburbs and regional offices within and outside the Philippines as necessary. (Section 3)
Powers and Functions of the Bureau
- Maintain and enforce uniform classification of abaca and other Philippine commercial fibers for export and local consumption. (Section 4a)
- Determine official standards for various commercial fibers produced in the Philippines. (Section 4b)
- Classify grading establishments based on the number of bales pressed per annum. (Section 4c)
- Issue grading permits to entities engaged in grading and baling of fibers, with annual fees ranging from P200 to P5,000 based on classification. Cooperatives are exempt for 10 years. (Section 4d)
- Maintain equipment and facilities for accurate determination of fiber quality and promote local uses. (Section 4e)
- Regulate and control grading and baling establishments. (Section 4f)
- Gather and collate data on fiber balings, shipments, and prices to guide producers. (Section 4g)
- Conduct campaigns for improving fiber quality and production methods. (Section 4h)
- Conduct foreign market surveys for export market expansion. (Section 4i)
- Conduct research on abaca and other fibers for expanding utilization. (Section 4j)
- Undertake other necessary activities for attaining the Bureau's objectives. (Section 4k)
- Formulate rules and regulations subject to the Secretary of Trade's approval. (Section 4l)
Grading, Baling, and Inspection of Fibers
- All fibers with established official standards shall be graded, baled, inspected, approved, and certified before local consumption or export. Baling may be optional for domestic utilization. (Section 5)
Inspection of Grading Establishments
- Fiber inspectors shall have free access to grading and baling sheds and warehouses for inspection purposes. (Section 6)
Inspection Fees
- Inspection fees ranging from P6 to P50 per bale shall be levied and collected by the Bureau or authorized agents, subject to the Secretary of Trade's approval. Different rates may be set for other commercial fibers. (Section 7)
Special Fund
- Inspection fees and other income shall constitute a special fund called "Fiber Development and Inspection Fund" to be spent pursuant to a special budget approved by the President. (Section 8)
- Not more than 40% of the appropriation shall be spent on personal services and operational expenses.
- Unexpended balances shall not revert to the General Fund but shall be available for reappropriation.
Penalties
- Grading permits may be canceled for violations of the Decree or Bureau's rules and regulations. (Section 9)
- Violations shall be punished by imprisonment of 6 to 10 years, a fine of P5,000 to P15,000, or both, at the court's discretion.
- Additional penalties apply for corporations, naturalized citizens, aliens, and public officers or employees. (Section 9a-d)
Appropriation
- P2,000,000 is appropriated from the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of the Decree. (Section 10)
- Unexpended appropriations from the Philippine Bureau of Standards may be transferred.
- Subsequent funding shall be included in the annual general appropriations.
Transfer of Personnel and Resources
- Necessary personnel, properties, records, assets, and liabilities of the Bureau of Fiber Inspection Service shall be transferred to the new Bureau. (Section 11)
- Personnel not absorbed may retire or receive separation pay based on their highest salary and years of service, up to 12 months.
Repealing Clause
- All acts, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, and proclamations inconsistent with this Decree are repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 12)
Effectivity
- This Decree shall take effect immediately. (Section 13)
Reconstitution of the Bureau of Fiber Inspection Service
- The Bureau of Fiber Inspection Service is reconstituted and renamed as the "Bureau of Fiber Development and Inspection Service" under the Department of Trade. (Section 1)
- The Bureau shall have a Director and an Assistant Director appointed by the President. (Section 2)
- The Bureau shall have its main office in Manila or suburbs and regional offices within and outside the Philippines as necessary. (Section 3)
Powers and Functions of the Bureau
- Maintain and enforce uniform classification of abaca and other Philippine commercial fibers for export and local consumption. (Section 4a)
- Determine official standards for various commercial fibers produced in the Philippines. (Section 4b)
- Classify grading establishments based on the number of bales pressed per annum. (Section 4c)
- Issue grading permits to entities engaged in grading and baling of fibers, with annual fees ranging from P200 to P5,000 based on classification. Cooperatives are exempt for 10 years. (Section 4d)
- Maintain equipment and facilities for accurate determination of fiber quality and promote local uses. (Section 4e)
- Regulate and control grading and baling establishments. (Section 4f)
- Gather and collate data on fiber balings, shipments, and prices to guide producers. (Section 4g)
- Conduct campaigns for improving fiber quality and production methods. (Section 4h)
- Conduct foreign market surveys for export market expansion. (Section 4i)
- Conduct research on abaca and other fibers for expanding utilization. (Section 4j)
- Undertake other necessary activities for attaining the Bureau's objectives. (Section 4k)
- Formulate rules and regulations subject to the Secretary of Trade's approval. (Section 4l)
Grading, Baling, and Inspection of Fibers
- All fibers with established official standards shall be graded, baled, inspected, approved, and certified before local consumption or export. Baling may be optional for domestic utilization. (Section 5)
Inspection of Grading Establishments
- Fiber inspectors shall have free access to grading and baling sheds and warehouses for inspection purposes. (Section 6)
Inspection Fees
- Inspection fees ranging from P6 to P50 per bale shall be levied and collected by the Bureau or authorized agents, subject to the Secretary of Trade's approval. Different rates may be set for other commercial fibers. (Section 7)
Special Fund
- Inspection fees and other income shall constitute a special fund called "Fiber Development and Inspection Fund" to be spent pursuant to a special budget approved by the President. (Section 8)
- Not more than 40% of the appropriation shall be spent on personal services and operational expenses.
- Unexpended balances shall not revert to the General Fund but shall be available for reappropriation.
Penalties
- Grading permits may be canceled for violations of the Decree or Bureau's rules and regulations. (Section 9)
- Violations shall be punished by imprisonment of 6 to 10 years, a fine of P5,000 to P15,000, or both, at the court's discretion.
- Additional penalties apply for corporations, naturalized citizens, aliens, and public officers or employees. (Section 9a-d)
Appropriation
- P2,000,000 is appropriated from the National Treasury to carry out the purposes of the Decree. (Section 10)
- Unexpended appropriations from the Philippine Bureau of Standards may be transferred.
- Subsequent funding shall be included in the annual general appropriations.
Transfer of Personnel and Resources
- Necessary personnel, properties, records, assets, and liabilities of the Bureau of Fiber Inspection Service shall be transferred to the new Bureau. (Section 11)
- Personnel not absorbed may retire or receive separation pay based on their highest salary and years of service, up to 12 months.
Repealing Clause
- All acts, decrees, orders, rules, regulations, and proclamations inconsistent with this Decree are repealed or modified accordingly. (Section 12)
Effectivity
- This Decree shall take effect immediately. (Section 13)