PROVIDING FOR THE IMPLEMENTING DETAILS FOR REORGANIZATION PLAN NO. 30-A RELATIVE TO AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Pursuant to the powers vested in me by Republic Act Numbered Nine hundred and ninety-seven, as amended by Republic Act Numbered One thousand two hundred and forty-one, and upon the recommendation of the Government Survey and Reorganization Commission, the following Implementing Details of Reorganization Plan No. 30-A which relate to Agriculture and Natural Resources, are hereby promulgated to govern the organization, powers, duties and functions of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources and its subordinate entities:
ORGANIZATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Section 1. The organization, functions, and operation of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the “Department,” shall be in accordance with the provisions of Reorganization Plan No. 30-A, hereinafter referred to as the “Plan,” and these Implementing Details.
Section 2. The organization of the Department, as graphically depicted in the following organization charts, shall consist of the Office of the Secretary which includes the Secretary, the Undersecretaries and the Assistant to the Secretary; seven (7) departmental staff divisions, namely: Budget and Finance Division, Personnel Division, General Services Division, Legal Division Technical Plans and Schedules Division, Agricultural Economics Division, and Agricultural Information Division and eight (8) regularly operating bureaus, namely: Bureau of Forestry Bureau of Soils, Bureau of Mines, Bureau of Fisheries, Bureau of Forestry and Bureau of Lands: Parks and Wildlife Office and Agricultural Tenancy Commission; five (5) corporations, namely; Philippine Coconut Administration, Philippine Sugar Institute, Abaca Corporation of the Philippines, Philippine Tobacco Administration and National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration; and in an advisory capacity, the Parks and Wildlife Committee and the National Agricultural and the National Forestry Councils.
Section 3. The Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, hereinafter referred to as the “Secretary,” is authorized to make such charged in organization, definition of functions and distribute of work among entities in the Department as may be necessary to reflect changes in legislation, conditions, needs or workloads: Provided, That no such changed may be made during fiscal year 1957 without specific approval of the President: And provided, further, That any such changes must be in conformity with the general pattern of organization set forth in the Plan and these Implementing Details.
[Figure 1. Organizational Chart - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES]
[Figure 2. Organizational Chart - OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY AND DEPARTMENTAL STAFF DIVISION]
[Figure 3. Organizational Chart - OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR]
[Figure 4. Organizational Chart - OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR]
[Figure 5. Organizational Chart – BUREAU OF FISHERIES]
[Figure 6. Organizational Chart – BUREAU OF MINES]
[Figure 7. Organizational Chart – BUREAU OF SOILS]
[Figure 8. Organizational Chart – Bureau of Agricultural Extension]
[Figure 9. Organizational Chart – REGIONAL EXTENSION OFFICE]
[Figure 10. Organizational Chart – BUREAU OF LANDS]
[Figure 11. Organizational Chart – SURVEY DIVISION]
[Figure 12. Organizational Chart – BUREAU OF FORESTRY]
[Figure 13. Organizational Chart – PARKS AND WILDLIFE OFFICE]
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Functions of the Office of the Secretary
Section 4. The functions, powers, duties and responsibilities of the Secretary shall include, but not be limited to those vested in him by pertinent provisions of the Revised Administrative Code, other laws, executive orders, rules and regulations insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan and these Implementing Details. The Secretary shall perform the following functions, among others:
a. recommend to and advise the President and the Cabinet on matters relating to the determination and execution of agricultural and natural resources policies of the nation;
b. administer and direct the agricultural and natural resources activities of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources;
c. promulgate such rules, orders, and regulations which may be necessary to carry out the agricultural and natural resources policy objectives and the functions vested in, him and embody such in the Departments manual;
d. delegate authority to perform any function or sets of functions to officials and employees under his supervision and direction; and
e. assume over-all responsibility for the implementation of agricultural and natural resources policies.
Section 5. The Undersecretary for Agriculture shall have the following functions, among others:
a. serve as deputy to the Secretary in all matters relative to agricultural activities and functions;
b. administer the day-to-day activities of the Bureaus of Agricultural Extension, Animal Industry, Plant Industry and Soils, coordinate their programs and projects, assume responsibility for the efficient and economical operation of the aforesaid Bureaus;
c. advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation, determination and implementation of agricultural policies; and
d. set as the Secretary in his absence or if the Office is vacant upon proper designation.
Section 6. The Undersecretary for Natural Resources shall have the following functions, among others:
a. serve as deputy to the Secretary in all matters relating to natural resources activities and functions;
b. administer the day-to-day activities of the Bureaus of Lands. Forestry, Fisheries and Mines, coordinate their programs and projects, and assume responsibility for the efficient and economical operation of the aforesaid Bureaus;
c. advise and assist the Secretary in the formulation, determination and implementation of natural resources policies; and
d. act as the Secretary in his absence or if the Office is vacant upon proper designation
Section 7. The Assistant to the Secretary shall have the following functions, among others:
a. serve as deputy to the Secretary for the purpose of integrating departmental administrative operations, insuring responsiveness to changing policies, and welding management activities into integrated performance;
b. provide for housekeeping and staff work in the Department; and
c. supervise directly in accordance with Section 16 of the Plan, the General Services Division, the Legal Division, the Technical Plans and Schedules Division, the Budget and Finance Division, the Agricultural Economics Division, the Agricultural Information Division and the Personnel Division
Section 8. In addition, the Office of the Secretary shall have the following staff assistants, with corresponding responsibilities is follows:
a. Executive Assistant (Correspondence), who shall, among others, handle the screening and scrutinizing papers that require Secretary action in order to regulate their flow to the Secretarys desk.
b. Executive Assistant (Appointment), who shall, among others, handle the screening of visitors including the disposition of their business and scheduling appointments of the Secretary.
c. Executive Assistant (Public Relations), who shall, among others, facilitate the Secretarys public appearances and prepare and approve press and radio releases.
d. Management Assistant, who shall work on organization and management problems and who shall be responsible for the development and current maintenance of the Departments manual system.
Functions of the Technical Plans and Schedules Division
Section 9. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Technical Plans and Schedules Division shall consist of, but not be limited to, those provided in Section 9 of the Plan. It shall have two sections under it with corresponding functions, duties-and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Planning and Coordination Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) recommend Department wide integrated programs on the basis of plans and programs submitted by bureaus and offices of the Department;
(2) coordinate plans and programs submitted by bureaus and offices of the Department for the purpose of fitting them into Departmental policies and purposes; and
(3) recommend agriculture and natural resources policies.
b. The Evaluation and Analysis Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) analyze and evaluate the progress of activities and accomplishments on agricultural and natural resources development;
(2) prepare and submit reports and statistics reflecting progress of activities; and
(3) recommend policy guidance on agriculture and natural resources activities.
Functions of the Personnel Division
Section 10. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Personnel Division shall consist of, but not limited to, those provided in Section 10 of the Plan. It shall have three sections under it with their corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Recruitment and Service Training Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) coordinate recruitment programs to insure the enforcement of programs and policies of the Department consistent with civil service and other personnel laws, rules and regulations;
(2) develop and maintain a recruitment program;
(3) plan and conduct in-service training, seminars, lectures and symposiums for employees by utilizing department personnel and outside experts and technicians available; and
(4) circulate guides, pamphlets, and other relating to personnel administration for the enlightenment of employees and officials of the Department.
b. The Appointment, Placement and Records Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) process appointments, reinstatements, transfers, separations, leaves of absence, sick leaves, and other transactions concerning the personnel in the Department;
(2) process appointments of personnel submitted by the different bureaus and offices of the Department to be submitted to the Secretary for signature;
(3) keep current, compile, examine and study the service and personnel records of all employees and provide assistance in the preparation of the plantillas of the different bureaus and offices of the Department;
(4) screen records of personnel for promotion purposes in. accordance with performance ratings and other criteria;
(5) recommend policy guidance for promotion, performance rating, transfers and other placement activity
(6) keep records of absences of employees; and
(7) perform liaison work on matters relating to wage and position classification and insure that policies are being carried out,
d. The Employee Investigation and Relations Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) investigate employee irregularity detected and those referred to it by any person, employee, or entity of the government upon instructions;
(2) conduct studies and investigations on administrative cases referred to it by competent authorities and prepare and submit reports and recommendations to higher authority as basis for action and decision on such cases; and
(3) discover problems of personnel which cause inefficient performance, make recommendations thereon and render advice to affected personnel.
Functions of the Budget and Finance Division
Section 11. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Budget and Finance Division shall consist of, but not be limited to, those provided in Section 11 of the Plan. It shall have two sections under it, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Budget Estimates and Analysis Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) prepare financial plans and budgetary policies for the Department;
(2) prepare the departmental budget;
(3) review budget estimates submitted by the bureaus and offices under the Department and assist in conducting hearings for appropriation requests of bureaus and offices under the Department;
(4) prepare and assemble justifications and statements supporting the budget request of the Department as requested by, and to be presented in hearings before, the Budget Commission and Congress in collaboration with the Technical Plans and Schedules Division;
(5) process special budgets submitted by the bureaus and offices of the Department;
(6) conduct a continuous analysis of the increase and decrease of the budget in preceding years and the effect of such fluctuations to Departmental programs and activities;
(7) prepare memoranda or circulars regarding policies and procedures to be followed in preparing the budget, consistent with the policies set forth by the Budget Commission; and
(8) prepare financial reports for the Department.
b. The Cash and Disbursement Section shall have the folio functions, among others:
(1) process for the Departmental office, expense accounts, requisitions, vouchers and other papers involving financial matters;
(2) issue official receipts on monies received and enter all disbursements and collections:
(3) prepare bi-monthly reports of disbursements, monthly reports of receipts, actual and current, and reports of official receipts used monthly;
(4) prepare the payroll for, and pay the salaries of, the personnel in the Office of the Secretary and the Departmental Staff Divisions;
(5) act on papers of emergency purchases made by the bureaus and offices of the Department as an exception to Executive Order No. 298;
(6) process claims of officials and employees injured or who died in line of duty under Section 699 of the Revised Administrative Code; and
(7) assist in reviewing backpay claims of employees of the Department.
Functions of the General Services Division
Section 12. In accordance with applicable policies, regulations and standard established by the Department of General Services, the General Services Division shall have, among others, the functions, duties and responsibilities provided in Section 12 of the Plan. It shall have three sections under it, with corresponding functions, duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Records and Documents Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) keep and maintain records, reports and documents and the seal of the Department, except personnel records which are handled by the Personnel Division;
(2) record official correspondence and documents received and dispatched out of the Division;
(3) receive, classify and distribute all types of correspondences, mails, circulars, and orders, for the different bureaus and offices of the Department;
(4) dispatch official mails and correspondence of divisions and the Office of the Secretary and such other entities of the Department in the central office;
(5) act on requests of the different divisions, offices and bureaus of the Department for previous records; and
(6) dispatch notices to committees, councils, and other officials for staff meetings and conferences.
b. The Property and Supply Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) procure office equipment, supplies, and other office needs for the departmental offices and provide policy guidance for the performance of similar functions by bureaus and offices;
(2) prepare vouchers for the payment of bills on the purchase of equipment, supplies and other property;
(3) issue furniture, equipment and supplies for use by the Department; and
(4) keep and maintain property, equipment and other facilities of the Department.
c. The Pool Services Section shall have the follow, among others:
(1) provide the necessary security end maintenance of DANR buildings and prescribe general security and maintenance procedure end policies, subject to regulations which may be established by the Department of General Services;
(2) provide telephone and elevator services;
(3) conduct inspection and studies relating to property and equipment maintenance, and propose policies and. measures for more affective and economical property and equipment maintenance;
(4) provide messengerial, janitorial, and other related services and propose policies and procedures for the utilization of such services by the different bureaus and offices of the Department; and
(5) supervise clerical operation for the Office of the Secretary.
Functions of the Legal Division
Section 13. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Legal Division shall consist of those assigned to it by appropriate provisions of laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, insofar as they are not inconsistent with the Plan and these Implementing Details.
Functions of the Agricultural Information Division
Section 14. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Agricultural Information Division shall consist of those presently assigned to it by appropriate provisions of laws, rules and regulations to the Office of Agricultural Information. The Agricultural Information Division shall have technical supervision and coordinate agricultural information and public relations activities in the bureaus and offices of the Department. It shall have three sections and a library under it, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Press and Publications Section shall have the follow: functions, among others:
(1) edit, proofread, and index bulletins and jour final printing and reproduction;
(2) publish materials and write manuscripts for leaflets, pamphlets, bulletins, posters, wall-newspapers, flipcharts and newsletters, in English and in the vernacular, in. accordance with the needs of bureaus and offices of the Department;
(3) write articles and messages as may be assigned or requested for press release and public appearances of Departmental officials;
(4) conduct agricultural information research with the view of evaluating effectiveness of current agricultural information methods and techniques;
(5) prepare and publish a vernacular magazine;
(6) prepare feature articles on activities of the DANR;
(7) translate in the vernacular, radio scripts prepared by radio script writers and such other scripts as may be requested by entities in the Department; and
(8) perform editorial work on materials submitted by the bureaus and offices of the Department for publication and press release purposes.
b. The Audio-Visual Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) assist all entities of the Department in radio broadcast programs and in preparing scripts;
(2) conduct field radio interviews in collaboration with the Public Relations Division of the Bureau of Agricultural Extension and with other bureaus;
(3) supervise or undertake the production of motion pictures, slides, and film strips;
(4) undertake photographic projects of the bureaus and offices under the Department;
(5) coordinate with the BAE in the preparation of agricultural exhibits;
(6) show agricultural films in Manila and suburbs;
(7) render film services to entities dealing with agriculture
(8) undertake the art work phase of posters, leaflets and flipcharts;
(9) prepare and layout display materials for exhibits; and
(10) prepare showcards for film strips and motion picture production.
c. The Production and Distribution Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) operate the offset printing and mimeograph machines;
(2) print leaflets, posters, pamphlets, and other information materials;
(3) undertake binding of Departmental reports, books, manuals, magazines., and bureau reports;
(4) provide for the distribution of all agricultural publications to agencies and individuals concerned; and
(5) perform other duplicating and reproduction services for all bureaus and entities in the Department.
d. The DANR Library shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) recommend and classify accessions, index and file books and periodicals;
(2) make bibliographies and prepare materials for binding;
(3) render library services to interested officials and the public; and
(4) maintain clippings and a filing service.
Functions of the Agricultural Economics Division
Section 15. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Agricultural Economics Division shall consist of those assigned to it by present laws, rules and regulations, insofar as they are not inconsistent with the Plan and these Implementing Details.
Field Operations
Section 16. Unless otherwise provided in these Implementing Details, the establishment of Regional Offices shall be in accordance with Section 20 of the Plan, and the regional areas and regional centers shall be in conformity with the pattern set by Reorganization Plan No. 53-A and its Implementing Details.
Section 17. Pending the establishment of regional offices, the existing field offices at the district, provincial, city and municipal levels, and stations and farms shall be the operating entities of each Bureau and shall be administered under the direct line authority of the Office of the Bureau Director concerned: Provided, however, That contiguous and adjacent farms, experiment stations and. other pilot farms of each Bureau shall be placed under the immediate direction and management of a Farm Superintendent: And provided, further, That substantive supervision and technical guidance for performance of technical functions shall be provided by the staff divisions of the Bureau in the central office. Upon the establishment of Regional Offices, field stations, offices and farms shall be reorganized under the jurisdiction of the Regional Offices, with technical guidance from the appropriate Headquarters Bureau.
Section 18. Each Farm Superintendent, pending the establishment of regional offices, shall report to, and be under the direct supervision of the Office of the responsible Bureau Director and shall have the following functions, duties and responsibilities, among others:
a. look into the proper utilization, operation and maintenance of the stations and farms within his assigned jurisdiction;
b. apportion the farms and stations among, and provide office space and quarters as appropriate for, the personnel of the Bureau working on their respective subject matter;
c. provide such facilitating services for the field personnel working in the farms and stations, and supervise the use of the same by personnel in the farms and stations;
d. provide for the opening, improvement or development of farms which are necessary for the execution of activities within the area or locality; and
e. study the best methods of farm operation practices, especially those recommended by appropriate research entities, best suited for the use and maintenance of Bureau farms and stations.
Functions of the Bureau of Plant Industry
Section 19. Subject to the immediate supervision and control of the Undersecretary for Agriculture, the Bureau of Plant Industry, hereinafter referred to under this title as the “Bureau,” shall be a major planning, policy-making, consultative, advisory, and operating entity of the Department, and shall have the functions assigned to it by pertinent provisions of laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, insofar as they are not inconsistent with the Plan and these Implementing Details. In addition, it shall have those functions transferred to it by Sections 26 and 27 of the Plan. Such functions include agronomical and disease control research on fiber, and research on plants and. grasses for animal feeds.
Section 20. The Bureau shall have an Office of the Director, an Administrative Services Division, a Laboratory Services Division, a Farm Operations Division, a Pest and Disease Control Division, a Production Division, and a Research Division which shall be known as the Bureaus “central offices;” and field offices, stations and farms.
Section 21. In accordance with the provisions of Sections 17 and 18 of the Plan, there shall be an Assistant Director for Operations and an Assistant Director for Research in the Office of the Director, either one to act as and/or for the Director in his absence and upon proper designation by him, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. Subject to delegations from the Director, the Assistant Director for Operations, shall, among others, advise, assist on, supervise and coordinate the formulation and execution of the Bureaus operational programs.
b. Subject to delegations from the Director, the Assistant Director for Research shall, among others, advise and assist the Director on, supervise and coordinate the formulation and execution of, the Bureaus research programs.
Section 22. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Services Division of the Bureau shall include, but not be limited to, those specifically enumerated under Section 19, except routine legal work which is assigned to the Office of the Director under Section 37 of the Plan. Subject to Departmental policies, standards and review, the Administrative Services Division shall provide services to the Bureaus central offices and shall perform technical guidance and supervision for the performance of similar and related activities by the field offices.
It shall have five (5) sections under it, namely: Budget and Finance Section, Personnel Section, Property and Equipment Section, General Services Section, and Public Relations and Reference Section, With corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Budget and Finance Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) prepare forms, orders and circulars embodying instructions on budget preparation and control;
(2) consolidate budget requests in the Bureau and prepare a Bureau budget reflecting such individual requests;
(3) assemble, compile and formulate supporting statements, facts, data and statistics to justify the budget requests of the Bureau;
(4) process expense accounts, requisitions, vouchers and other papers involving financial matters;
(5) make proper deposits and remittances to funds and perform such accounting work as may be required not otherwise delegated by law to the Budget Commission;
(6) prepare the payroll for and pay the salaries of the Bureau officials and employees;
(7) process transportation orders and authority to travel;
(8) prepare financial statements and/or reports as may be required;
(9) study and analyze reports on appropriations and trends of expenditures;
(10) perform research and studies for purposes of simplifying, improving and developing administrative work methods, procedures and techniques, office forms and forms control system; and
(11) conduct studies on organizational problems and. propose solutions therefor.
b. The Personnel Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) initiate and maintain a manual system for the Bureau;
(2) initiate and maintain a personnel program, consistent with civil service and other personnel laws, rules and regulations, which includes in-service training of personnel, analysis of positions and qualifications of prospective and incumbent personnel, setting standards for and process papers relating to recruitment, appointments, transfers, reassignments, and others;
(3) keep and maintain current; plantilla and records of personnel of the Bureau;
(4) promote employee welfare and morale; assist in developing and improving efficiency and morale of the personnel by giving necessary information and advice on personnel needs and problems;
(5) inform employees of civil service rules and regulations and explain the meaning of and reasons for various personnel actions;
(6) investigate employee irregularity, study administrative cases, prepare and submit reports and recommend actions on such cases; and
(7) perform liaison work with entities of the government concerned with personnel activities.
c. The Property and Equipment Section shall have the folio.. functions, among others:
(1) take custody of property, equipment, and supplies of the Bureau and its subordinate entities;
(2) operate and maintain a motor pool and supervise the use and maintenance of cars, jitneys, wagons and other motor operated equipment and facilities;
(3) procure property, supplies and equipment and distribute, store or keep the same;
(4) record and register procured, distributed or stored supplies and equipment;
(5) conduct studies on and formulate measures for the most effective utilization and upkeep of Bureau property, equipment and other facilities; and
(6) make periodic inventory of equipment and property of the Bureau.
d. The General Services Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) maintain the grounds and buildings of the Bureau and see that the buildings and properties within them are secured;
(2) maintain a filing system for records and documents;
(3) dispatch and receive correspondence, records and other official mails and. maintain a register for such purposes; and
(4) handle facilitating office services, such as janitorial, reproduction, clerical, messengerial, security, and other related services.
e. The Public Relations and Reference Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) prepare informative materials for press release and for production or reproduction by the Agricultural Information Division or by other entities on a contractual or reimbursable basis;
(2) supply such information and materials requested and needed by the Bureau of Agricultural Extension for the purpose of disseminating information to the people;
(3) consolidate reports of entities in the Bureau and prepare the Bureaus reports;
(4) assist private individuals or officials of other entities in securing technical information from the Bureau; and
(5) administer a Bureau library and such libraries as may be established for use of Bureau officials and employees and the public.
Section 23. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Research Division shall include, but not be limited to, those provided in Section 30 of the Plan and those transferred to the Bureau from the Fiber Inspection Service relating to agronomical and disease control research on fiber, as provided in Section 26 of the Plan. It shall have four (4) sections under it, namely: Agronomy Section, Horticulture Section, Pathology Section and Entomology Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Agronomy Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) plan, organize and conduct field crop research and field tests, involving such crops as rice, corn sorghums and other cereal crops, soybeans, peanuts, cadios, castor beans, legumes and grasses for pasture, forage and green tenure, abaca, ramie, jute, kenaf and other fiber crops and tobacco, including research on:
(a) plant introduction, varietal testing, selection and plant breeding,
(b) adaptation of soil, climatic and seasonal conditions in the country
(c) physiology study, relating to culture and production, and
(d) cultural and production practices, such as seedbed preparation, cultivation and weed control, rate and time of seeding or planting, harvesting methods, seed production, fertilizer and its effect on crops including varietal interaction (but not soils and fertilizer research which is the responsibility of the Bureau of Soils). In this phase, close cooperation with the Bureau of Soils is necessary;
(2) recommend varieties and strains to be increased as led by the Bureau and release to farmers for certified seed production:
(3) assemble, compile and analyze field crop research data;
(4) develop technical recommendation in collaboration with the U.P. College of Agriculture based on research findings and practical considerations for those phase of field crop production and processing for which the Agronomy Section has the responsibility; and
(5) develop and maintain cooperative relations with the U.P. College of Agriculture and other bureaus of the department for the conduct of field crop research, and with the Bureau of Agricultural Extension for the conduct of field demonstrations and dissemination of information to farmers.
b. The Horticulture Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) plan, organize and conduct research, field tests involving fruits, vegetables, spices, beverage, medicinal, .insecticides and ornamental crops and root crops, including research on:
(a) plant introduction, varietal testing, selection and plant breeding,
(b) adaptation to soil, climatic and seasonal conditions in the country,
(c) methods of propagation, and
(d) cultural and production practices, such as soil preparation, cultivation, weed control, mulching, harvesting, and processing methods and fertilizer and its effects on plants (but not soils and fertilizer research which is the responsibility of the Bureau of Soils);
(2) recommend varieties and strains to be increased as registered seed by the Bureau and released to farmers for certified seed production;
(3) assemble, compile, and analyze research data from the above activities;
(4) develop technical recommendations in collaboration with the U.P. College of agriculture based on research findings and practical considerations for those phases of plant production for which the Horticulture Section is responsible; and
(5) develop and maintain cooperative relations with the U.P. College of Agriculture and other bureaus of the Department for the conduct of research on horticultural crops and with the Bureau of Agricultural Extension in the conduct of field tests, demonstrations and the dissemination of information to farmers.
c. The Pathology Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) Plan, organize and conduct research and field tests, involving plant diseases, including research on the causes and methods for the prevention, control or eradication of:
(a) bacterial, fungus and virus diseases,
(b) nematodes,
(c) diseases of unknown origin, and
(d) outer abnormalities of plants such as physiological disturbances or nutritional deficiencies;
(2) develop technical recommendations in collaboration with the U. P. College of Agriculture based on research findings and practical considerations for the control of plant diseases for use by the Pest and Disease Control Division, the Bureau of Agricultural Extension and other agencies; and
(3) assemble, compile and analyze research data.
d. The Entomology Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) plan, organize and conduct research and field tests involving insects and animals injurious to agricultural crops, including studies on insecticides and rodenticides for the prevention, control, and/or eradication of these pests;
(2) develoo technical recommendations in collaboration with the U.P. College of Agriculture based on research findings and practical considerations for the control of insects and animal pests for use by the Pest and Disease Control Division, the Bureau of Agricultural Extension and other agencies; and
(3) assemble, compile, and analyze research data.
Section 24. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Pest and Disease Control Division shall consist of, but tint be limited to, those provided in Section 31 of the Plan. It shall have two (2) sections under it, namely: Pest and Disease Control Section and Quarantine Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Pest and Disease Control Section shall have the following functions, among others;
(1) control serious outbreaks of insects and diseases when such cannot be controlled by education, demonstrations and technical assistance to farmers, or where such outbreaks may result in severe infestations and rapid spread to other areas;
(2) formulate outlines and procedures, supply technical information, assist in training Bureau of Agricultural Extension (BAE) personnel, and in developing educational programs for the effective prevention, eradication and control of pests and diseases destructive to agricultural crops, in collaboration with the Bureau of Agricultural Extension and the U. P. College of Agriculture; and
(3) conduct and follow-up surveys and maintain controls to keep track of the prevalence and distribution as well as the eradication and control of pests and diseases.
b. The Quarantine Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) recommend measures to be adopted for the prevention, eradication and control of plant pests and diseases and their introduction to the country;
(2) insure the enforcement of laws, administrative orders, rules and regulations designed to regulate the importation of certain plant materials and seeds which carry and introduce injurious pests and diseases; and
(3) supervise and provide technical guidance and direction over the quarantine stations relating to the enforcement of quarantine measures.
Section 25. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Production Division shall include, but not limited to, those provided in Section 32, and those transferred to the Bureau under Section 83 of the Plan. It shall have two (2) Sections under it, namely: Seed Production Section and Plant Propagation Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Seed Production Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) secure seeds from breeder, maintain foundation stocks and produce registered seed for distribution to farmers through the Bureau of Agricultural Extension for production of certified seed of agricultural crops;
(2) conduct seed certification in the field, in cooperation with the Bureau of Agricultural Extension, to insure the production of certified seeds which meet high standards of quality;
(3) conduct a seed testing service to insure seeds conforming to high standards of purity, quality and viability;
(4) cooperate with the Bureau of Agricultural Extension and other agencies in the conduct of demonstrational trials of improved varieties, strains, and hybrids and furnish registered seeds of the same; and
(5) develop technical recommendations in collaboration with the U. P. College of Agriculture for methods of seed production and harvesting to be given to farmer growers by the Bureau of Agricultural Extension.
b. The Plant Propagation Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) establish, operate and maintain nurseries for the propagation of recommended varieties and strains of agronomical and horticultural crops of economic value that are propagated asexually, to supply the needs of farmers at reasonable prices, until such time as privately operated nurseries can produce such plant materials;
(2) distribute disease and pest free planting stock to farmers in cooperation with the Bureau of Agricultural Extension;
(3) cooperate with the Bureau of Agricultural Extension and other agencies in the conduct of demonstrational trials of improved varieties and strains and furnishing plant materials for the same; and
(4) develop technical recommendation in collaboration with the U.P. College of Agriculture for improved plant propagation and nursery production methods to be passed on to growers through the Bureau of Agricultural Extension.
Section 26. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Farm Operation Division shall include, but not limited to, those enumerated in Section 33 of the Plan. It shall have two (2) Sections under it, namely: the Equipment Utilization Section and Farm Practices Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Equipment Utilization Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) study the improvement of development of prevailing implements used for culture, harvesting, and utilization of agricultural crops;
(2) study mechanical devices and equipment to improve methods of production
(3) follow up current development on improved methods of equipment use; and
(4) recommend technical guide and other measures for the use of Bureau equipment in the farms.
b. The Farm Practices Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) study and design farm plant layout, buildings, and structures adaptable to varying conditions, and provide services to Bureau operated farms;
(2) develop farm crop practices, methods or techniques best suited to Philippine conditions and recommend their application; and
(3) provide assistance to Bureau operated farms and recommend measures to be adopted in order to insure conformity for their use with modern, efficient farm management practices.
Section 27. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Services Division shall include, but not limited to, those enumerated in Section 35 of the Plan. It shall have two (2) Sections under it, namely: Physical Properties Section, Chemical Properties Section, and Plant Products Utilization Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Physical Properties Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) perform laboratory studies objectively to improve the quality, tensile strength and other properties of fibers;
(2) study the dyeing and bleaching of different yarns and ramie defoliation; and
(3) conduct tests and investigations, including the analysis of the physical and physiological features and properties of plants and their products and by-products, especially those requested by the Research Division and other entities of the Bureau.
b. The Chemical Properties Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) undertake analysis, experimentation and production of fertilizers and manures with special emphasis on the use of excess organic materials and by-products in conjunction with soil researches being carried on in the Bureau of Soils;
(2) analyze and test insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides used in the control or eradication of pests and diseases;
(3) perform chemical analyses of different varieties of beans and vegetables, fruits and nuts, rice, corn, and other cereals, medicinal and ornamental plants, fiber crops and tobacco;
(4) study extraction of active constituents and essential oils from plants and the preparation and conservation of the same;
(5) study nicotine and sugar contents of tobacco and other similar agricultural crops;
(6) study the chemical degumming of different varieties of Philippine ramic and similar fiber crops; and
(7) perform such pertinent laboratory analyses, diagnoses
c. The Plant Products Utilization Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) study utilization of beans and vegetables, fruits and nuts, and methods of preservation or processing;
(2) study the uses of tobacco and its products and by-products, including trial manufacture, casing, saucing, blending and flavoring of aromatic cigarettes, chewing and pipe tobacco, and the factors affecting burning quality of tobacco;
(3) improve the present uses and discover new uses of rice, corn, and other cereals, the blending and roasting of cacao and coffee and study the food values of agricultural crops;
(4) study the curing, degreening, waxing and storing fresh fruits for the market;
(5) study the utilization of coconut and other oil plants and their by-products and methods of processing and preservation; and
(6) conduct studies on the processing of cassava flour and starch essential for the implementation of the Cassava Flour Law; study the production of high quality cassava grits, the baking tests of cassava flour, preparation of syrup from cassava, and such other related matters.
Section 28. There shall be eight regional offices in the Bureau, each to be headed by a Regional Director who shall coordinate and direct all field activities of the Bureau within his assigned jurisdiction. The regions and regional headquarters of the Bureau shall be in conformity with Reorganization Plan No. 53-A and its Implementing Details.
Functions of the Bureau of Animal Industry
Section 29. Object to the immediate supervision and control of the Undersecretary for Agriculture, the Bureau of Animal Industry, rafter referred to under this title as the “Bureau,” shall be a major planning, policy-making, consultative, advisory, and operating entity of the Department, and shall have the functions assigned to it by pertinent provisions of laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, insofar as they are not inconsistent with the Plan and these Implementing Details.
Section 30. The Bureau shall have an Office of the Director, an Administrative Services Division, a Livestock and Poultry Propagation Division, an Animal Disease and Parasitic Research Division, a Livestock Research Division, a Poultry Research Division, a Regulation and Control Division, and a Laboratory Services Division to be known as the Bureaus central offices;”and field offices, stations and farms.
Section 31. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Services Division of the Bureau shall include, but not be limited to, those specifically enumerated under Section 19 of the Plan. Subject to Departmental policies, standards, and review, the Administrative Services Division shall provide services to the Bureaus central offices, and shall .perform technical guidance and supervision for the performance of similar and related activities by field offices. It shall have five (5) sections under it, namely: Budget and Finance Section, Personnel Section, Property and Equipment Section, General Services Section, and Public Relations and Reference Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Budget and Finance Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) prepare forms, orders and circulars embodying instructions on budget preparations and control;
(2) consolidate budget requests of the Bureau and prepare a budget reflecting its needs and requirements;
(3) assemble, compile and formulate supporting statements facts, data and statistics to justify the budget request of the Bureau;
(4) assist in justifying the Bureaus proposals in budget hearings;
(5) process expense accounts, requisitions, vouchers and other papers involving financial matters;
(6) make proper deposits and remittances to funds and perform such accounting work as may be required, not otherwise delegated by law to the Budget Commission;
(7) prepare the payroll for and pay the salaries of the Bureau officials and employees;
(8) process transportation orders and authority to travel;
(9) prepare financial statements and/or reports as may be required;
(10) study and analyze reports on appropriations and trends of expenditures;
(11) perform research and studies for purposes of simplifying, improving, and developing administrative work methods, procedures and techniques, office forms and forms control system; and
(12) conduct studies on organizational problems and propose solutions therefor.
b. The Personnel Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) initiate and maintain a manual system for the Bureau;
(2) initiate and maintain a personnel program, consistent with civil service and other personnel laws, rules and regulations, which includes in-service training of personnel, analysis of positions and qualifications of prospective and incumbent personnel, setting standards for and process papers relating to recruitment, appointments, transfers, reassignments, and others;
(3) keep and maintain current, plantilla and records of personnel of the Bureau;
(4) promote employee welfare and morale and assist in developing and improving efficiency and morale of the personnel by giving necessary information and advice on personnel needs and problems;
(5) inform employees of civil service rules and regulations and explain the meaning of and reasons for various personnel actions;
(6) study and recommend the proper utilization of personnel;
(7) investigate employee irregularity and study administrative cases, prepare and submit reports and recommend actions on such cases; and
(8) perform liaison work with entities of the government concerned with personnel activities.
c. The Property and Equipment Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) take custody of property, equipment, and supplies of the Bureau and entities under it;
(2) operate and maintain a motor pool, and supervise the maintenance and use of all cars, jitneys, wagons and other facilities and equipment;
(3) procure property, supplies and equipment, and distribute, store or keep the same;
(4) record and register procured, distributed, stored supplies and equipment; and
(5) conduct studies on, and formulate measures for, the most effective utilization and maintenance of Bureau property, equipment and other facilities.
d. The General Services Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) maintain the grounds and buildings of the Bureau and see that the buildings and properties within them are secured
(2) maintain a filing system for records and documents;
(3) sort, dispatch, and receive correspondence and maintain a register for such purposes; and
(4) handle facilitating office services, such as janitorial, clerical, messengerial, security and related services.
e. The Public Relations and Reference Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) prepare informative materials for press releases and for production or reproduction by the Agricultural Information Division or by other entities on a contractual or reimbursable basis;
(2) supply such information and materials needed and requested by the Bureau of Agricultural Extension for the purpose of disseminating information to the people;
(3) consolidate reports of entities in the Bureau and prepare the Bureaus reports;
(4) assist private individuals or officials of other entities in securing technical information from the Bureau; and
(5) administer a Bureau library and such libraries as may be established for the use of the public.
Section 32. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Livestock and Poultry Propagation Division shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section 44 of the Plan. It shall have three (3) sections under it, namely: Procurement and Distribution Section, Breeding Services Section, and Development Section, with corresponding duties d responsibilities as follows:
a. The Procurement and Distribution Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) initiate, plan, and follow up the execution of programs for the acquisition, transportation and distribution of improved breeds of animals and feeds required for research, “cooperation” programs, animal dispersal and/or propagation activities; and
(2) insure the propagation of recommended and approved breeds.
b. The Breeding Services Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) initiate, plan and follow-up the execution of programs relating to the operation of public breeding (natural and artificial);
(2) prepare and maintain records on registration and verification involved in breeding activities and services; and
(3) conduct advisory and consultative services for more effective propagation of improved breeds.
c. The Development Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) initiate, plan and follow-up the execution of programs on animal development and production activities and projects which include swine, beef, cattle, horse, dairy, goat and poultry; and
(2) recommend development problems to be studied and worked on by research entities of the Bureau.
Section 33. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Animal Disease and Parasitic Research Division shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section 38 of the Plan. It shall have three (3) sections under it, namely: Bacterial and Virus Diseases Section, Parasitic Diseases Section, and Deficiency Diseases Section with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Bacterial and Virus Diseases Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct studies, researches or investigations on the different aspects of diseases caused by bacteria virus for the purpose of finding efficient and practical method of diagnosis prevention and control; and
(2) recommend measures to be adopted in the prevention, control and eradication of bacterial and virus diseases.
b. The Parasitic Diseases Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct studies, researches, surveys or investigations on the different aspects of diseases caused by helminths, protozoa, arthropods and fungi for the purpose of finding efficient and/or economical and practical methods of diagnosis, prevention and control; and
(2) recommend means to be adopted in the prevention, control and eradication of parasitic diseases.
c. The Deficiency Diseases Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct studies, researches or investigations on the different aspects of deficiency diseases or animal diseases caused by faulty metabolism for the purpose of finding efficient and practical methods of prevention and treatments; and
(2) recommend measures for the control of deficiency diseases.
Section 34. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Livestock Research Division shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section Plan. It shall have four (4) sections under it, namely: Dairy Section, Swine, Sheep and Goats Section, Beef and Work Animals Section, and Animal Products Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Dairy Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct research and studies on the adaptability of new breeds and the breeding of dairy animals to improve dairying and of the development of new breeds suited to Philippine conditions;
(2) promote and encourage commercial dairying; and
(3) investigate and study the nutritive value of local foods and ingredients in relation to animal benefits and preference.
b. The Swine, Sheep and Goats Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct research and studies on the introduction of new breeds and the breeding of sheep, goats, and swine;
(2) improve the economic and endurance qualities of the native stock or development of new breeds; and
(3) study and investigate the nutritive value of local feeds and ingredients in relation to animal benefits and preference.
c. The Beef and Work Animals Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct research on the introduction of new breeds and breeding of beef and work animals to improve the economy, consumption, and endurance qualities of stock;
(2) investigate and study the nutritive value of local feeds and introduced feeds and ingredients in relation to animal benefit and preference; and
(3) perform evaluation of draft animal characteristics for agricultural purposes.
d. The Animal Products Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct research on the improvement and efficient manufacture of meat and dairy products;
(2) perform experiments on the industrialization of animal products, particularly their by-products, to be converted into commodities of economic value to the country; and
(3) conduct training and demonstration projects as well as advisory and consultative services to encourage local production of animal products and the industrialization of their by-products in cooperation with or through the Bureau of Agricultural Extension.
Section 35. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Poultry Research Division shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section 43 of the Plan. It shall have two (2) sections under it, namely: Nutrition and Breed Research Section and Poultry Management Research Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Nutrition and Breed Research Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct research on the introduction of new breeds, the breeding of fowls and rabbits to improve the economic and endurance qualities of the native stock;
(2) conduct research on the relative value of local feeds and ingredients in relation to fowl and rabbit benefit preference and productive performance;
(3) conduct studies to promote and encourage commercial flocks and certified strains; and
(4) study and recommend solutions to problems referred to it by appropriate entities of the Bureau.
b. The Poultry Management Research Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct research on flock management practices, methods and procedures on commercial farm problems, on types of flock housing, shelter, and confinement and
(2) recommend measures to be adopted in Bureau farms for the most effective operation and maintenance of poultry.
Section 36. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Regulation and Control Division shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section 39 of the Plan. It shall have two (2) sections under it, namely: Immunization and Disease Control Section and Inspection Services Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Immunization and Disease Control Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct mass vaccination of animals;
(2) carry out regular immunization against zoonosis and treatment of animals affected with or believed to have infectious diseases that are curable;
(3) service the calls of livestock owners where such diseases appear to be in existence;
(4) evaluate the effectiveness of medicinal products for animal disease control or cure; and
(5) regulate and supervise the importation, exportation, and transhipment of all kinds of animals through the ports, railway stations, and shipping centers, as well as the slaughter of imported animals in the National Slaughterhouse.
b. The Inspection Services Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) supervise work performed by meat inspectors to prevent the slaughter of, or plying in commercial channels of, meat from animals infected with diseases; and
(2) provide for training of meat inspectors, especially in those municipalities where there are no veterinarians .
Section 37. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Laboratory Services Division shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section 40 of the Plan. It shall have four (4) sections under it, namely: Bacterial and Virus Diagnostic Section, Parasitic Diagnostic Section, Chemical Analysis Section, and Biologics and Pharmaceutical Standardization Section, with corresponding and responsibilities as follows;
a. The Bacterial and Virus Diagnostic Section stall nave the following functions, among others:
(1) perform autopsies and qualitative and quantitative analyses of urine, blood, body fluids, pus and other excretions;
(2) conduct hemathological examinations, cultural and microscopic examinations and animal inoculations of blood, urine and other tissue fluids, organs, and tissues for purposes of bacteriological examination and virus demonstration;
(3) perform bacteriological examinations of milk for quality and bacterial counts, of animal feeding stuffs and meat food products;
(4) undertake tests such as complement-fixation, agglutination-inhibition, agglutination-absorption, and precipitation tests, for the diagnosis of animal diseases, and identification and classification of bacteria, viruses and parasites;
(5) make precipitin tests for the identification of meats;
(6) undertake the preparation of antigens and antisera and other materials needed in the performance of the foregoing tests; and
(7) conduct tests such as tuberculin and malleine for the detection of specific infectious diseases.
b. The Parasitic Diagnostic Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) undertake the examination of skin scrapings, blood, feces, urine, and other body fluids, organic tissues, etc., for parasitological diagnosis; and
(2) render services for the identification of worm parasites, orrhelminths, such as lungworms, kidney worms liver-flukes, hookworms, nodular worms, tapeworms: unicellular parasites, lide cocidia, trypanosomes, malaria, anaplasm, babesia, histoplasma, spirochaetes; insects and arachnids, such as vector flies, poisonous spiders, ticks, lice and mites.
c. The Chemical Analysis Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) take charge of routinary chemical analysis of common feeds and feeding stuffs, such as, grains and grasses; of feed ingredients, such as rice and corn bran, copra meal, ipil-ipil leaf meal, etc.; of forage, grasses and legumes-, such as guinea grass, para grass, Sudan grass, kudzu, Pueraria, Centrosema, for the proximate chemical composition of these various feeds and feeding stuffs bought by the Bureau for compounding of balanced rations;
(2) make routinary chemical analysis of the stomach contents, organs, tissues and other materials for the presence of organic and inorganic poisons, and make quantitative analysis of the same for purposes of diagnosis and evaluation; and
(3) undertake proximate chemical analysis of biologies, meat and meat products.
d. The Biologics and Pharmaceutical Standardization Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) manufacture adequate quantities of vaccines, such as anthrax, avian pest, fowl pox, hog cholera, rabies, bacterins, such as hemorrhagic septicemia, fowl cholera, swine plague, and roup bacterin; different kinds of sera, tuberculin and malleine;
(2) test regularly the supply of the aforementioned products for their safety, potency and keeping quality;
(3) dispense these various products to fieldmen of the Bureau and other government entities or to private parties for their use in the detection, prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases;
(4) manufacture, test and dispense already standardized medicinal, chemical and pharmaceutical products for control and treatment of animal diseases;
(5) establish tests and standards to which veterinary biologics and pharmaceuticals manufactured by private firms, entities or laboratories must conform;
(6) examine and inspect the products of veterinary biologics and pharmaceutical houses in accordance with the standards set by the Bureau; and
(7) improve the method or methods of testing and standardizing said products.
Functions of the Bureau of Fisheries
Section 38. Subject to the immediate supervision and control of the Undersecretary for Natural Resources, the Bureau of Fisheries, hereinafter referred to under this title as the “Bureau,” shall be a major planning, policy-making, consultative, advisory, and operating entity of the Department, and shall have the functions assigned to it by pertinent provisions of laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, insofar as they are not inconsistent with the Plan and these Implementing Details.
Section 39. The Bureau shall have an Office of the Director, an Administrative Services Division, a Division of Inland Fisheries, a Division of Marine Fisheries, a Division of Fisheries Research and a Division of Licenses and Regulations to be known as the Bureaus “central offices,” and a Committee on Aquatic Resources attached to the Office of the Director to serve in an advisory capacity to the Director ; and district offices.
Section 40. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Services Division of the Bureau shall include, but not be limited to, those specified under Section 19 of the Plan. Subject to Departmental policies, standards and review, the Administrative Services Division shall provide services to the central offices and perform technical guidance and supervision for the performance of similar and related activities by the field offices. It shall have four (4) sections under it, namely: Budget and Finance Section, Personnel Section, Property and General Services Section, and Public Relations and Reference Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Budget and Finance Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) prepare forms, orders, and circulars embodying instructions on budget preparation and control;
(2) consolidate budget requests of the Bureau and prepare a budget reflecting its needs and requirements;
(3) assemble, compile and prepare supporting statements, facts, data and statistics to justify the bucket request of the Bureau;
(4) process expanse accounts, requisitions, vouchers, and other papers involving financial matters;
(5) make proper deposits and remittances to funds and perform such accounting work as may be required, not otherwise delegated by law to the Budget Commission;
(6) prepare the payroll for and pay the salaries of the Bureau officials and employees;
(7) process transportation orders and authority to travel;
(8) prepare financial statements and/or reports as may be required;
(9) study and analyze reports on appropriations and trends of expenditures;
(10) perform research and studies for the purpose of simplifying, improving and developing administrative work methods, procedures and techniques, and office forms and forms control system; and
(11) conduct studies on organizational problems and propose solutions therefor.
b. The Personnel Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) initiate and maintain a manual system for the Bureau;
(2) initiate and maintain a personnel program, consistent with civil service and other personnel laws, rules and regulations, which includes in-service training of personnel, analysis of positions and qualifications of prospective and incumbent personnel, setting standards for, and process papers relating to, the recruitment, appointments, transfers, reassignment, and others;
(3) keep and maintain current, plantilla and records of personnel of the Bureau;
(4) study and recommend the proper utilization of personnel;
(5) promote employee welfare and morale, assist in developing and improving efficiency and morale of the personnel by giving necessary information and advice on personnel needs and problems;
(6) inform employees of civil service rules and regulations and explain the meaning of and reasons for various personnel actions;
(7) investigate employee irregularity, study administrative cases, prepare and submit reports and recommend actions on such cases; and
(8) perform liaison work with entities of the government concerned with personnel activities.
c. The Property and General Services Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) take custody of property, equipment, and supplies of the Bureau;
(2) procure supplies and equipment, and distribute, store or keep the same;
(3) record and register procured, distributed or stored supplies and equipment;
(4) make periodic inventories of Bureau property, equipment and supplies;
(5) conduct studies on, and formulate and recommend measures for the most effective utilization and maintenance of Bureau property, supplies, and equipment, and other facilities;
(6) maintain the grounds and buildings and see to it that the equipment and properties within them are secured;
(7) perform records management activities, except on personnel records;
(8) sort, dispatch, and receive correspondence and mails and maintain a register for such purposes; and
(9) provide facilitating office services, such as janitorial, clerical, reproduction, messengerial, security and other related services.
d. The Public Relations and Reference Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) prepare informative materials for press releases and tor production or reproduction by the Agricultural lnformation Division or by other entities on a contractual or reimbursement basis;
(2) supply detailed information and materials requested and needed by the Bureau of Agricultural Extension for the purpose of disseminating information on agricultural methods, techniques, and practices to the people;
(3) serve as referral entity for information and data needed and requested by other entities and the people and, for this purpose, request appropriate entities in the Bureau to supply needed information or refer individuals requesting such information from the Bureau;
(4) consolidate reports of entities in the Bureau and prepare the Bureaus reports; and
(5) administer a Bureau library and such libraries as may be established for the use of the public.
Section 41. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Division of Inland Fisheries shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section 53 of the Plan. It shall have four (4) sections under it, namely: Brackish-Water Section, Fresh-Water Fisheries Section, Shellfish and Crustacean Section, and Fish Stocking Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Brackish-Water Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) supervise regional brackish-water demonstration fish farms;
(2) render technical assistance and services for the proper layout, construction and management of brackish-water fishponds;
(3) determine commercial suitability of compatible species of fish for cultivation in ponds;
(4) coordinate and provide technical guidance on the assessment of coves and lagoons for possible replenishment of depleted areas; and
(5) study the potentiality of fry grounds as sources for fish seedlings for stocking purposes and insure the application of results of studies or experiments in brackish-water fish family.
b. The Fresh Water Fisheries Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) supervise the operation of demonstration fresh-water fishponds to serve as pilot plants to propagate suitable fresh-water species, to produce fish stocks and fish seeds for stocking inland bodies of water and for distribution to private fresh-water fishpond operators;
(2) insure the implementation by field workers on stocking of inland-fresh water to increase fish production activities;
(3) promote the transplanting of indigenous and improved species of fish in order to have maximum fish production ;
(4) recommend the establishment of fresh-water fish farms for demonstration and breeding of exotic and cultivable species of fish for distribution to private individuals and for stocking purposes;
(5) undertake studies to improve techniques on fresh-water fish culture practices and to determine the best combination of forage and carnivorous species of fish for inland water fish production;
(6) evaluate and supervise limnological surveys of lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs in order to determine the productivity of these waters so that measures to replenish them may be recommended; and
(7) insure the application of results of fish culture techniques or experiments in fresh-water demonstration fishponds.
c. The Shellfish and Crustacean Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) supervise the propagation of fresh-water mollusks such as tulia, cabebe, shrimps (ulang) and fresh crabs and/or brackish species of oysters, kapis, and halaan; and
(2) recommend seeds of mollusks and crustaceans for transplantation in inland bodies of water based on collection made by field personnel and plan the demonstration of different methods of shellfish and crustacean propagation.
d. The Fish Stocking Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) provide for the transportation and distribution of fish stocks and seeds to designated inland bodies
(2) plan and supervise the procurement and distribution of fish stock and seeds for propagation purposes.
Section 42. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Division of Marine Fisheries shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section 52 of the Plan. It shall have three (3)sections under it, namely: Marine Products Management Section, Technological Services Section, and Exploration Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Marine Products Management Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) insure the implementation of the results of studies and research on marine products and resources found and recommended to be appropriate for more intelligent utilization and conservation;
(2) plan, program and supervise the execution of activities on investigation, standardization and inspection of marine fisheries, and generally, the effective management of marine fish and resources; and
(3) render technical and advisory services on the use and conservation of marine fisheries.
b. The Technological Services Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) supervise and/or undertake demonstration on the methods of preservation and care of fish craft and gear, on commercial operation of fishing vessels and on improved methods of fishing as found and recommended by the research entities of the Bureau; and
(2) follow-up the application of fishing methods, techniques and practices and render technical or advisory services relating thereto.
c. The Exploration Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) provide technical guidance and program schedules for activities on the location, exploration, and assaying of new fishing grounds by field personnel;
(2) make periodic evaluation of known fishing grounds and recommend measures for rehabilitation and improvement thereof; and
(3) recommend rules and regulations for the proper conservation of fisheries.
Section 43. The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Division of Fisheries Research shall include, but not be limited to, those enumerated in Section 54 of the Plan. It shall conduct all research activities of the Bureau. It shall have three (3) sections under it, namely: Hydrology and Fisheries Biology Section, Technological Research Section, and Fisheries Economics and Statistictical Section, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Hydrology and Fisheries Biology Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) make investigations or supervise activities on the physicochemical and biotic analysis of the properties of the Philippine Waters and the immediate vicinities as required in the studies of Philippine fisheries;
(2) carry on such investigation as may be necessary to determine whether or not the fisheries are diminishing and, if so, to recommend measures for their conservation;
(3) assist in the interpretation of certain statistical data collected and referred by the Fisheries Economics and Statistical Section for purposes of fisheries management and conservation;
(4) undertake studios on the life history, habits, ecological and systematic relationships of the economically important aquatic animals, as well as the ,its and animals upon which they depend for food, and their relationship to the physical environment;
(5) supervise fisheries biology and hydrological investigations and investigations of the water quality and pollution affecting the fisheries; and
(6) study and scientifically examine specimens involved in illegal fishing.
b. The Technological Research Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) study and investigate the improvement of methods of catching, handling, storing and transporting fishery products and by-products;
(2) undertake testing and improving of preservatives for fishing gear and equipment; and
(3) undertake studies on the mechanization of craft and gear to increase efficiency and follow-up current developments on craft and gears and other fishing methods, techniques and practices.
c. The Fisheries Economics and Statistical Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) conduct studies on the economics of the various phases of fisheries industries including marketing. (This Unit will submit suggestions on what statistical data are required to be collected by other entities of the Bureau.);
(2) analyze and collate data obtained which aid in economic studies;
(3) study costs of production, distribution, investments and earnings of the fisheries industries;
(4) make inquiries into price developments, transportation problems, labor situation in the fishery industries and other socio-economic problems of fishermen;
(5) conduct studies on the activities of fishery cooperative;
(6) conduct consultation services or, fisheries labor relations and socio-economics;
(7) promote the development of commercial fisheries through studies of financing and subsidizing of production legislation and development of local and foreign markets;
(8) prepare and review reports resulting from the collection of fishery statistics activities;
(9) provide consultation services in cooperation with the Public Relations and Reference Section on fishery statistics; and
(10) analyze statistical information on fisheries abroad and study trends and developments to serve as basis for recommendation to the fishing industry.
Section 44.The functions, duties and responsibilities of the Division of Licenses and Regulations shall include, but not be limited to those enumerated in Section 52 of the Plan. It shall have four (4) sections under it, namely: Regulations Section, Inspection and Investigation Section, Fishpond Permit-Lease Section, and Commercial Fishing Boat and Fishermens License Sections, with corresponding duties and responsibilities as follows:
a. The Regulations Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) draft bills and amendments to laws on fisheries to be submitted to higher authority;
(2) prepare administrative orders, rules and regulations and following their approval, distribute to officials and employees concerned;
(3) prepare model municipal ordinances on fishing and perform general supervision over municipal fisheries activities; and
(4) prepare legal papers and make appearances in court, in cooperation with the Solicitor General.
b. The Inspection and Investigation Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) supervise or conduct as appropriate, inspection and investigation of fishing crafts, including general inspection, patrol and police duties for purposes of enforcing the provisions of Fisheries Act, as amended, the rules and regulations promulgated Of fish caught;
(2) investigate or supervise the investigation of gear, question of classification, jurisdiction and extent of fishing grounds and determine adequacy, applicability and practicability of fisheries regulations, both national and municipal;
(3) inspect and investigate, make reports and recommendations on fishpond claims and conflicts or supervise and review the performance of field investigators; and
(4) prepare decision, opinions and orders on claims and conflicts.
c. The Fishpond Permit-Lease Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) process applications for fishpond permits or leases;
(2) issue ordinary fishpond permits and long term lease agreements and supervise the issuance of the same by field workers; and
(3) collect rentals, fines, and bond deposits, and submit the same to the Budget and Finance Section.
d. The Commercial Fishing Boat and Fishermens Licenses Section shall have the following functions, among others:
(1) license fishing crafts, fishermen and divers and supervise licensing work by field personnel;
(2) issue miscellaneous permits to gather marine or aquatic products, sponges, sea snakes, shells, turtles, seaweeds, and supervise the issuance of the same by field personnel; and
(3) collect fees, fines and forfeitures, and submit the same to the Budget and Finance Section.
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