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Executive Order prescribing guidelines and establishing a regulatory framework for the prospecting of biological and genetic resources, their by-products and derivatives for scientific and commercial purposes and other purposes (No. 247).

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Planting material/seeds Plant production PIC-prior informed consent Biodiversity Genetic resources Research Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Executive order implements principles and provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity of 1992. The Executive Order further provides for matters relating to the collection of biological and genetic resources by Philippine and foreign parties in the Philippines. It is declared to be the policy of the State to regulate prospecting of biological and genetic resources so that these resources are protected, maintained and developed and be put to sustainable use and benefit of the national interest (sect. 1). Prospecting shall be allowed on ancestral or indigenous lands only with prior informed consent of local communities (sect. 2). A research agreement shall be concluded between the Government represented by one of its agencies and persons or entities wishing to undertake prospecting which shall be recommended by the Inter-Agency Committee on Biological and Genetic Resources (IACBGR). Section 5 sets out the minimum terms of commercial and academic research agreements. Section 6 concerns the establishment and composition of the Committee, whereas section 7 defines its functions and powers. The Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources shall be the lead agency in monitoring implementation of agreements. Remaining provisions deal with appeal against decisions, offences and penalties, existing agreements and contracts, depository of agreements, funding, etc. (15 sections)

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References - Legislation

Implements

Executive Order prescribing guidelines and establishing a regulatory framework for the prospecting of biological and genetic resources, their by-products and derivatives, for scientific and commercial purposes, and for other purposes (No. 247 of 1995).

Legislation | Philippines | 1995

Keyword: Management/conservation, Genetic resources, Contract/agreement, Non-governmental entity, Access right, Research, Use restrictions, PIC-prior informed consent

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Administrative Order containing implementing rules and regulations on the prospecting of biological and genetic resources (No. 96-20).

Legislation | Philippines | 1996

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Access and benefit-sharing, Plant production, PIC-prior informed consent, Indigenous peoples, Biodiversity, Genetic resources, Research, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX