Creation Of A National Post-Harvest Institute For Research And Extension (NAPHIRE).
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Creation Of A National Post-Harvest Institute For Research And Extension (NAPHIRE).
Presidential Decree No. 1380
May 24, 1978
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Creation of a National Post-Harvest Institute for Research and Extension (NAPHIRE)- Section 1: Establishes the National Post-Harvest Institute for Research and Extension (NAPHIRE).
- Section 2: Outlines the objectives of NAPHIRE:
• To promote scientific methods in grains handling, storage, and processing. (Section 2a)
• To initiate the development of low-cost post-harvest facilities using indigenous resources. (Section 2b)
• To design and develop processing equipment and machinery for product/by-product utilization. (Section 2c)
• To conduct research on developing local capability in support activities like manufacturing sacks, moisture meters, weighing scales, graders, pest control equipment, and testing instruments. (Section 2d)
• To conduct basic and applied research on all phases of grains post-harvest distribution and utilization. (Section 2e)
• To establish a definitive manpower training program for effective post-harvest operations. (Section 2f)
• To publish and disseminate research findings and recommendations related to rice production, distribution, and utilization. (Section 2g)
- Section 3: Specifies the composition of the Board of Trustees of NAPHIRE.
- Section 4: Appoints the Administrator of the National Grains Authority as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, with terms co-terminus with their respective office terms.
- Section 5: Requires the Board of Trustees to immediately decide the site for NAPHIRE's main office and allows for the establishment of regional and sub-regional research and extension offices.
- Section 6: Requires the preparation and submission of a medium-term program of implementation, organizational and staffing pattern, compensation system, and funding strategy to the Office of the President within 90 days.
- Section 7: Authorizes an initial appropriation of P10,000.00 from the National Treasury for NAPHIRE's operating and capital expenditures.
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Creation Of A National Post-Harvest Institute For Research And Extension (NAPHIRE).
Presidential Decree No. 1380
•May 24, 1978
MALACAÑANGM a n i l a
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1380
CREATION OF A NATIONAL POST-HARVEST INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EXTENSION (NAPHIRE).
WHEREAS, through the positive response of the Filipino Farmers to the sustained and well coordinated Government Program, self-sufficiency in rice has been achieved.
WHEREAS, there are clear and positive economic indicators showing that the country shall henceforth be surplus in rice.
WHEREAS, in order to spread and maximize the socio-economic benefits of the grains industry, there is need to complement production success with further development in the industry's post-harvest system which encompasses harvesting, threshing, drying, storage, milling, transportation, and other related activities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers in me vested by the Constitution do hereby order and decree;
Section 1. That a foundation to accelerate the pursuits of grains post-production technology be established and be known as the "National Post-Harvest Institute for Research and Extension (NAPHIRE)", herein after referred as the Institute;
Section 2. That the Institute shall have the following...
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