| Memorandum Circular |
Memorandum Circular No. 09 |
2022 |
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Ornamentals As Priority Crops Of The High-Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP) |
Considering that the country has vast potentials for cut flower production, has favorable agro-climatic conditions for its year-round production with the capability to grow
both tropical and subtropical varieties, the provision of support from the government will ensure the industry’s growth.
With the vital role of ornamentals industry in the local economy and its vast potential as global ornamentals supplier, the Department of Agriculture recognizes the
importance of providing support to the ornamentals industry and forge a consolidated effort with industry players to achieve economies of scale to make it globally competitive |
The Department of Agriculture, its Regional Field Offices, Bureaus, and Attached Agencies shall ensure the
following:
1. Allocation of budget and support for the development of the ornamentals industry to increase production, farmers’ income, and marketability in both domestic and international markets;
2. Provision of support for the production of quality planting materials through distribution of mother plants; establishment of production facilities such as nurseries and tissue culture laboratories; conduct of research for varietal improvement; and support in technology acquisition/transfer of post-harvest processing and packaging technology to increase product shelf life and quality;
3. Conduct of trainings on proper plant care, breeding, propagation techniques, postharvest handling and packaging, among others;
4. Provision of support in local and international trade fair promotions and other
related events; and
5. Crafting of the Ornamentals Commodity Industry Roadmap (CIR). |
https://www.da.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/mc09_s2022.pdf |
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| Bill |
House Bill No. 3506 |
2019 |
18th |
An Act Declaring The Walingwaling As The National Flower Of The Philippines |
Section 1. The Walingwaling orchid is hereby declared the National Flower of the Philippines
Section 2. The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate rules and regulations that will govern the acquisition, care and disposal of, and to protect, conserve and propagata the Walingwaling.
Section 3. Executive Proclamation No. 652 and laws, decrees, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. |
The bill seeks to declare the Walingwaling as the National Flower of the Philippines to replace the Sampaguita |
https://congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_18/HB03506.pdf |
Ornamentals |
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| Bill |
House Bill No. 3910 |
2019 |
18th |
An Act Declaring The Waling-Waling Orchids As Second National Flower Of The Philippines In Addition To Sampaguita |
Section 1. The Waling-waling orchid is hereby declard as another national flower, together with Sampaguita, which was declared national flower of the Philippines in Proclamation No. 652, dated 01 February 1943 by Governor-General Frank Murphy.
Section 2. The secretary of Environment and Natural Resources shall promulgate rules and regulations that will protect, conserve, and propagate the Waling-waling orchid together with Sampaguita
Section 3. Executive Procalamation No. 652 and other laws, rules and regulations, or parts thereof, inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. |
The bill seeks to elevate Waling-waling and accord this floral species the same equal importance and significance as the country’s second representative flower |
https://congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_18/HB03910.pdf |
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