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WHEREAS, the DA is committed to pursue agricultural
modernization as a strategy for accelerating economic development;
WHEREAS, a key feature of a modernized agriculture
is an efficient agricultural delivery system by the farming and
trading sector;
WHEREAS, DA seeks to institutionalize the efficient
distribution of agri-fishery products from the production sites
on the major demand centers of Metro Manila;
WHEREAS, in order to ensure speedy travel of vehicles
carrying agri-commodites nationwide, the Food Lane Project was
launched and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) relative thereto
was entered into by and among the Department of Agriculture,
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Northern Luzon Agri-Fishery
Group, southern Luzon Agri-Fishery Group and to Chamber of Agriculture
and Food Industries of Northern Mindanao in September 2004;
WHEREAS, the aforesaid MOA implementing the Food Lane
Project exempts delivery trucks of agricultural commodities from
the Truck Ban on selected roads in Metro Manila to ensure a twenty-four
(224) delivery of agricultural commodities;
NOW, THEREFORE, I ARTHUR C. YAP, Secretary of Agriculture,
do hereby issue this order.
Section I. THE PROJECT
To ensure speed delivery of perishable agri-fishery commodities
to Metro Manila markets, the MMDA designated Food Lane routes
for use of the agriculture and fishery sectors allowing them
to have a 24 hour truck ban free access from North and South
Luzon via the North and South Luzon Expressways.
Section 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Food lane routes - MMDA assigned routes for
trucks transporting perishable agri-fishery commodities which
is open 24 hours (see Annex A).
Trucks - transport vehicle with gross weight
capacity of 4,5000 kilograms and above.
Perishable agri-fishery commodities - include
fresh/chilled vegetables, fresh/frozen meat (poultry, beef, pork),
fresh/frozen fish, fresh/frozen marine products, fresh fruits
and eggs.
Certificate of accreditation - a document issued
by DA and MMDA officially authorizing the owner of the truck
named therein to use the assigned food lane routes specifically
indicated in the back of the document. The said certificate may
be original or renewal.
Display of the Sticker - the Food Lane sticker
shall be placed in fron of the truck with plate number included
in the Certificate of accreditation.
Sectoral Group representatives - as identified
in the Memorandum of Agreement are the following: Mayor Nestor
Fongwan of Benguet, Mr. Lyndon Tan and Engr. Edwin Andot representing
North Luzon and South Luzon Agri-Fishery Group and Chamber of
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industries for Northern Mindanao
(CAFFINORMIN), respectively.
Section 3. PRE -QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
The applicant must be duly registered and has no pending complaint
field against him/her.
Section 4. APPLICATIN FOR ACCREDITATION
Accreditation of all trucks delivering perishable agri-fishery
commodities shall be handled by the Agribusiness and Marketing
Assistance Service and the DA Regional Field Units through the
Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division.
Section 5. REQUIREMENTS ON APPLICATION
Along with the completed application form, each entity applying
for accreditation shall submit a copy of the following documents:
a. Duly accomplished application form
b. Latest 2 pieces "1 x 1" ID picture
c. 2 photos of truck (front and side view)
d. Business Permit/SEC Registration/CDA Registration
e. Mayor's Permit
f. Board Resolution authorizing representative to transact business
in relation to the Food lane project (for coops, corporations,
associations), as it may apply
g. Sworn Statement of Commitment
h. Authenticated copy of Official Receipt of Registration (original
copy will have to be presented)
i. Authenticated copy of Certificate of Registration (original
copy will have to be presented)
j. Certificate of attendance to the Food Lane Seminar to be issued
by DA
k. Food Lane Reference Form
Section 6. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPROVAL OF ACCREDITATION
6.1 Ocular Inspection
The Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division through the
duly authorized Inspection Team will conduct ocular inspection
of the truck to be accredited, during the verification period
from the time of application. An inspection report shall be submitted
and form part of the documents of the applicant.
6.2 Orientation-Seminar
All applicants or his/her authorized representative must undergo
an Orientation-Seminar to be conducted by the Agribusiness and
Marketing Assistance Division (AMA) regarding the food lane project
and the responsibilities attached to food lane accreditation.
Failure on the part of the applicant or the authorized representative
to attend the seminar should be considered a ground to disqualify
the application of non-issuance of accreditation.
Section 7. ACCREDITATION PROCEDURES
The application for accreditation shall be deemed filed upon
submission of all documentary requirements and payment of the
application fee. Within ten (10) working days from the date the
application is deemed filed, the AMAD shall verify, inspect and
evaluate the farm/s, office/s, warehouse/s, truck/s, and pertinent
documents of the applicant. The AMAD shall likewise verify the
authenticity of the submitted documents and endorse the same
to AMAS. AMAD will also submit the list of applicants to the
Sectoral Group representatives.
AMAD reserves the right to accept or reject any application,
as the case may be, and refer the same to the Chairman of the
Food Lane project for comments.
AMAD upon receipt of the documents will endorse the application
and the supporting documents together with the Certificate of
Accreditation to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
(MMDA) for approval and signature of the MMDA Chairman.
MMDA will return to AMAS the approved and signed Certificate
of Accreditation for signature of the DA Secretary. Upon signing,
AMAS will release to AMAD the laminated Certificate of Accreditation
and the Food Lane Sticker.
AMAD will notify the applicant and release the approved Certificate
of Accreditation and the Food Lane Sticker upon receipt of payment
for accreditation fee amounting to NINE HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS ONLY
(P 950.00). AMAD will issue an Official Receipt.
The application shall be processed (including approval or
denial) within a period of twenty-one (21) working days reckoned
from the date it is deemed filed.
Section 8. PAYMENT OF FEES FOR ACCREDITATION
The applicant shall pay to the Agribusiness and Marketing
Assistance Division the following fees:
| a. Application fee |
P 50.00 |
| b. Accreditation |
950.00 |
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TOTAL |
1000.00 |
Section 9. ISSUANCE OF ACCREDITATION CERTIFICATE AND FOOD
LANE STICKER
Upon submission of documents and compliance with the necessary
requirements, certificate of accreditation and food lane sticker
shall be issued by the DIRECTOR of the Agribusiness and Marketing
Assistance Service.
Section 10. VALIDITY OF ACCREDITATION
The Certificate of Accreditation is valid for one year commencing
from the date of the approval unless otherwise revoked.
Section 11. REVOCATION OF ACCREDITATION
Accreditation may be revoked for violation of the provisions
stated in this Administrative Order.
Section 12. MONITORING
For purposes of monitoring, the AMADs will inspect accredited
trucks anytime when needed.
Section 13. TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
A Technical Working Group composed of representatives from
Department of Agriculture particularly the Agribusiness and Marketing
Assistance Service, Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension,
Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division, Metropolitan
Manila Development Authority and the representatives of the Agri-Commodity
Sector will be created to monitor and spearhead the implementation
of the Food Lane Project.
Section 14. REGISTER MONTHLY LIST
The Food Lane Technical Working Group shall establish, maintain,
and operate a Register of Accredited Firms. The TWG shall issue
monthly an updated list containing the following data: a) name
of firm/truck owner; b) expiry date of their respective Certificate
of Accreditation; c) other pertinent data as maybe required.
The TWG shall furnish with copies of the said list the MMDA,
AMADs and other entities needing copies thereof.
Section 15. EFFECTIVITY
This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication
in Official Gazette and/or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Approved this 13th day of Dec. 2004 in Quezon City, Phillipines.
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