Memorandum Order No. 387 (1996)
Establishment of the Coconut Research and Development Institute
MALACAÑAN PALACE
MANILA
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES
[ Memorandum Order No. 387, July 15, 1996 ]
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.
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, Tagig, Metro Manila (Tel/Fax: 837-29-32).
For compliance, JUL 15 1996
(Sgd.) FIDEL V. RAMOS
By the President
(Sgd.) RUBEN D. TORRES
Executive Secretary