| Order |
Administrative Order No. 18 |
2022 |
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Declaring The Municipality of Kasibu In The Province of Nueva Vizcaya As The “Citrus Capital of Luzon” |
The Municipality of Kasibu, in the Province of Nueva Vizcaya has been a
significant producer of different varieties of oranges, pummelos, lemons and other Citrus
fruits all year-round. Citrus is considered a high-value commercial crop which gives farmers
consistently high net returns and the further development of its value chain will enhance
its productivity and profitability for farmers. Kasibu has 519 hectares planted to Citrus and a potential expansion area of 495 hectares for citrus production, providing a total physical area of 1,014 hectares suited to Citrus production and a potential annual production of 30,420MT. Citrus was declared as the, “One Town One Product” of the Municipality of
Kasibu and the Province of Nueva Vizcaya, creating job opportunities for many Novo
Vizcayanos. The local government of Kasibu and its local farmers are very receptive to
further promoting and developing citrus production as a major industry of the
Municipality. |
The order aims to further develop the value chain for citrus in order to enhance its contribution to the national economy. |
https://www.da.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ao18_s2022.pdf |
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| Bill |
House Bill No. 4509 |
2014 |
16th |
An Act Establishing The Philippine Citrus Resources Development Center And Appropriating Funds Therefor |
The Philippine Citrus Resource Development Center, hereinafter referred to as the Citrus Center, is hereby established to pursue programs and projects that will develop and promote production, processing and utilization of citrus and its
various products to improve the quality of life of communities where citrus is
currently or will be grown. The Citrus Center shall be the central administrative body responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, programs, institutional, research and development of the citrus industry in the Philippines. It shall integrate and conduct researches, development, education and training on citrus all over the country. |
This bill seeks to establish the Philippine Citrus Resources Development Center in the Nueva Vizcaya State University in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. |
https://www.congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_16/HB04509.pdf |
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| Bill |
House Bill No. 473 |
2013 |
16th |
An Act Creating The Philippine Fruits Industry And Trade Authority, Vesting It With Regulatory Powers And Appropriating Funds For The Purpose |
Consistent with the policy of Government on developing and modernizing agriculture and fisheries as the cornerstone of the Philippine economy to attain food security and cognizant of the potential contribution of growing Philippine Fruits to food production not only, for domestic consumption but also for the export market, it is hereby declared a policy of the state to develop the industry and trade of Philippine fruits. With his, the State shall safeguard the interest of small farmers/ growers of Philippine fruits.
The State shall provide the necessary support to the Philippine fruit industry
development through appropriate services in production, research, extension and
training, financial assistance and other support services. It shall prescribe and strictly
enforce regulations and quality control standards needed to safeguard the interest of
Philippine fruit farmers/ growers.
The State shall fully exploit the industry’s potential to increase the farmers’
income, promote the export market and generate foreign exchange revenues.
Creation of the Philippine Fruits Industry and Trade Authority —
There is hereby created a government corporate body that shall henceforth be known
as the Philippine Fruits and Trade Authority or PhiliFruits. |
The bill seeks to consolidate the efforts of government and the private sector in developing the Philippine fruits industry and trade so that its full potential can be realized. |
congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/basic_16/HB00473.pdf |
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| Order |
Department of Agriculture Administrative Order No. 25 |
2005 |
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Guidelines on the Certification of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Fruits and Vegetable (FV) Farming |
Scope of Guidelines. This establishes the rules applied by the Department of
Agticullre (DA) for granling. mainlaining and withdrawing Good Agricultural
Practices (GAP) Cerlficale to individal growers or farms in the fresh fiuit and
vegelable sector or (o their Piuduce Markeling Organizations (PMOs) that market
and or trade the produce. |
The AO seeks to establish specific guidelines in GAP certification and generally ensures the safety nd quality of fruits and vegetables consumed fresh. |
http://spsissuances.da.gov.ph/attachments/article/363/DA%20AO%2025%20Series%20of%202005%20Guidelines%20on%20the%20Certification%20of%20Good%20Agricultural%20Practices%20for%20Fruits%20and%20Vegetable%20Farming.pdf |
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| Guidelines/Strategies |
Philippine National Standards for Calamansi |
2005 |
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Philippine National Standards for Fresh fruits – Calamondin/Calamansi – Grading and classification |
Minimum requirements:
In all classes subject to the special provisions for cach class and tolerances allowed, calamondin/calamansi fruits shall meet the following requirements:
4.1 Mature, whole, firm, fresh, clean and sound in appearance.
4.2 Free from mechanical damage and damage caused by pests and diseases. |
The PNS for Calamansi applies to commercial varieties of calamondin/calamansi fruits grown from Citrofortunella microcarpa W. produced in the Philippines to be supplied fresh to the
consumer. Calamansi fruits for industrial processing are excluded. |
http://spsissuances.da.gov.ph/attachments/article/1096/PNS-BAFS30-2005-Calamansi.pdf |
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| Guidelines/Strategies |
Philippine National Standards for Pummelo |
2004 |
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Philippine National Standards for Fresh fruits – Pummelo – Specification |
Minimum requirements
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for cach class and tolerances allowed, pummelos shall meet the following requirements:
6.1 Pummelo must be mature and firm.
62 Pummelo must be reasonably clean and free from any visible foreign matter.
6.3 Pummelo must be free from damages caused by diseases, insect, pests and free from chemical residues. |
The PNS for Pummelo establishes a system of grading and classifying commercial pummelo fruits grown from Citrus grandis L. of the Rutaceae family produced in the Philippines to be
supplied fresh to the consumer. |
http://spsissuances.da.gov.ph/images/DAPNS/PNS-BAFS11-2004Pummelo.pdf |
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| Law |
Republic Act No. 7900 |
1995 |
9th |
An Act To Promote The Production, Processing, Marketing, And Distribution Of High-Value Crops, Providing Funds Therefor, And For Other Purposes, “High-Value Crops Development Act of 1995” |
It is hereby declared the policy of the State to accelerate the growth and development of agriculture in general, enhance productivity and incomes of farmers and the rural population, improve investment climate, competencies and efficiency of agribusiness and develop high-value crops as export crops that will significantly augment the foreign exchange earnings of the country, through an all-out promotion of the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of high-value crops in suitable areas of the country.
HVCs are defined as crops other than traditional crops which include, but are not limited to: coffee and cacao, fruit crops (citrus, cashew, guyabano, papaya, mango, pineapple, strawberry, jackfruit, rambutan, durian, mangosteen, guava, lanzones, and watermelon), root crops (potato and ubi), vegetable crops (asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, celery, carrots, cauliflower, radish, tomato, bell pepper, and patola), legumes, pole sitao (snap beans and garden pea), spices and condiments (black pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion), and cutflower and ornamental foliage plants (chrysanthemum, gladiolus, anthuriums, orchids, and statice). |
The Act aims to promote the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of high-value crops in suitable areas of the country. |
https://www.congress.gov.ph/legisdocs/ra_09/Ra07900.pdf |
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