Establishment of Coconut Research and Development Institute
Memorandum Order No. 387, issued on July 15, 1996, directs key officials from various government departments and agencies to propose the establishment of a private sector-operated Philippine Coconut Research and Development Institute. This initiative aims to revitalize the coconut industry by harmonizing and strengthening research and development efforts across multiple institutions. A committee, chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology, is tasked with drafting the proposal, which must be submitted by July 31, 1996. The order emphasizes the importance of collaboration for greater economic impact in the coconut sector.
July 15, 1996
MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 387
| TO | : | The Secretary |
| Department of Agriculture | ||
| The Secretary | ||
| Department of Science and Technology | ||
| The Chairman | ||
| Philippine Coconut Authority | ||
| The Chairman | ||
| United Coconut Planters Bank | ||
| The Chairman | ||
| Coconut Industry Investment Foundation | ||
| The Chairman | ||
| United Coconut Association of the Philippines | ||
| SUBJECT | : | Establishment of the Coconut Research and Development Institute |
In line with the efforts of the government to revitalize the coconut industry and considering the need to harmonize and strengthen the various efforts of the different institutions and agencies on coconut research and development for greater economic impact, you are hereby directed to submit a proposal for the establishment of Philippine Coconut Research and Development Institute which will be private sector operated. cd
In this regard, you are hereby constituted as a Committee, with the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology as Chairman, to undertake the above task and submit the proposal on or before July 31, 1996 through the Science and Technology Coordinating Council (STCC), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila (Tel/Fax: 837-29-32).
For compliance, July 15, 1996.