MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENT:

This Memorandum of Agreement is made and entered into and executed by and between:

The AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE – INTERNATIONAL TRAINING

CENTER ON PIG HUSBANDRY, a government agency created and existing under the laws
of the Republic of the Philippines, with address at Marawoy, Lipa City represented by its
Center Director, , herein referred to as the “ATI-RTC ___”.

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The _______________________________________________, a registered and accredited farmers

association with office address at ________________________________________________, represented
herein by its President, _____________________________________, duly authorized by the Board of
Directors to represent the Association to enter into this agreement through a Resolution,
herein referred to as the “FARMERS ASSOCIATION”;

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The LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT OF ____________________, a government unit created

and existing under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with postal address at -
_________________________________ represented herein by its Municipal Mayor,
________________________________, duly authorized by the Sangguniang Bayan to represent the
LGU to enter into this this agreement through a resolution, herein referred to as the “LGU”.

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 8435 otherwise known as Agriculture and Fisheries
Modernization Act of 1997 (AFMA) sets out the Government’s policies in the agriculture
sector in attaining equitable distribution of opportunities, income, and wealth, expanding
productivity and sustaining increase in production of goods and services thereby raising
the quality of life of the people;

WHEREAS, in the exercise of the mandate Section 7, Chapter Book IV of Executive

Order No. 292 entitled: Instituting the Administrative Code of 1987, the Secretary of the
Department is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out
department objectives, policies, functions, plans, programs and projects; and issue
administrative orders necessary for the efficient administration of the offices under the
Secretary and for proper execution of the laws relative thereto;

WHEREAS, the Department launched the Integrated National Swine Production

Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion Program (INSPIRE) to implement calibrated
repopulation and enhancement of the local swine industry to recover the sector’s capacity
to locally produce sufficient supply of hogs and pork;

WHEREAS, the Swine Artificial Insemination (AI) sa Barangay Project will

complement the Component 2 of the INSPIRE Program, which is the establishment of Swine
Multiplier and Technodemo Farms, aims to build, restore and recover the breeder base to
support the gradual restocking and repopulation of the swine industry by providing
genetically good quality semen;

WHEREAS, the DA shall identify potential partners, Local Government Units (LGUs),
government-accredited Farmers’ Cooperative or Associations (FCAs) and ATI accredited
Learning Sites(LSA)/School for Practical Agriculture (SPA)/ Extension Service Providers
(ESP) that has the capacity and willingness to implement the program, maintain the
operations and produce the targeted result;

WHEREAS, the (NAME OF FCA) is a registered and accredited farmers association

and is located in (ADDRESS OF FCA);

WHEREAS, the (NAME OF FCA) was assessed and evaluated to be eligible and
qualified to receive housing facilities, breeder animals, equipment and initial inputs for the
establishment of a “Swine AI sa Barangay Project” under the INSPIRE Program;

WHEREAS, COA Circular No. 2007-001 dated October 25, 2007, COA Circular No.
2009-007 dated September 25, 2009, and Government Procurement Policy Board (GPPB)
Resolution No. 12-2007 dated June 29, 2007 prescribed the guidelines in the granting,
utilization, and accounting of funds released to Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)/
People’s Organizations (POs);

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Honorable Secretary’s intention, the ATI-RTC ____ and
the (NAME OF FCA) jointly pledge to extend full support and cooperation for the successful
implementation of the project entitled “Swine AI sa Barangay Project”;

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the above-premises and their

mutual covenant herein set forth, the parties hereby agree on the following:

SECTION I
COVERAGE OF THE MOA

1. This Memorandum of Agreement covers the construction of bio-secured/climate-

controlled housing and facilities, provision of breeder animals and equipment and
initial inputs for the investment year by the ATI-RTC__ to the (NAME OF FCA) for
the implementation of the SWINE AI SA BARANGAY PROJECT in
(AREA/LOCATION OF PROJECT).

SECTION II
THE PROJECT

A. The Project is entitled: “SWINE AI SA BARANGAY PROJECT” and shall have the
following objectives:

1. To contribute in the supply of genetically good quality semen in

________________ through the production and marketing of 31,680 semen
doses and repayment in-kind through passing-the-gift of 2,635 semen
doses of GP boar semen to Swine Multiplier and Techno Farm Projects,
Farmer Associations members and nearby swine raisers within 3 year-
period;

2. Provide additional source of food and income to the farmer members

and/or community;

3. To promote Artificial Insemination among small hold swine raisers;

4. To adopt modern facilities with climate-controlled system and

biosecurity;

5. Provide a venue for trainings, extension, and learning of farmers,

students, and interested individuals, and
 6. Support DA and other government agencies’ swine-based livelihood
programs by producing adequate and quality hogs to supply these
program’s needs.

B. The Project shall cover (state specific area of coverage) in as much as its two
project components include extension support and training services.

SECTION III
OBLIGATION AND PARTIES CONCERNED

A. The ATI-RTC shall:

1. Allocate fund for the purpose of establishing the Swine AI sa Barangay

Project (SWAIB)as determined by the ATI-RTC__;
2. Conduct site validation of the proposed site;
3. Responsible in the establishment of the Swine AI sa Barangay Project
specifically: construction of building and facilities, procurement farm
equipment and initial feeds supply, and other necessary materials;
4. Provide capability building intervention for the continuing enhancement of
the beneficiary;
5. Consolidate and submit quarterly monitoring report of the recipient;
6. Monitor and evaluate of the project until the project is fully repaid;
7. Document and package the best practices/technologies of the project; and
8. Promotion of the project through social media or any platform; and
9. Provide transportation expenses of the AI trainee(s), to be charged against
their NLP fund subject to usual accounting rules and regulations.

B. The FARMERS ASSOCIATION shall:

1. Apply and comply with the requirements;

2. Provide counterpart for the establishment and maintenance of the
Swine AI Center such as land, manpower, utilities, consumables and
veterinary drugs for animal welfare for the operation of the AI center;
3. Be responsible for the licenses, permits and other legal requirements for the
construction of animal housing/facilities (if there is an infra component);
4. Be responsible for any other expenses not covered by the ATI-RTC__ funding;
5. Prepare and submit monthly report of processed boar semen and AI services
to ATI for three (3) years or until the project is fully paid in kind;
6. Operate the farm following good animal husbandry practices, observance of
animal health and welfare principles, and implement sound biosecurity
protocols to ensure that the project is sustainable and productive and attains
its objectives;
7. Must pay the insurance premium for all the boars to PCIC; and
8. Ensure the organizational integrity of the FCA and its members.

C. The Local Government Unit shall:

1. Provide technical assistance in the site validation, construction, and

inspection of Swine AI Center;
2. Must provide veterinary health services (i.e. deworming, drug
administration);
3. Assist the recipient in the preparation and submission of necessary
requirements for the establishment of the Swine AI center (i.e.
Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), Discharge Permit, Building
Permit, Business Permit, Sanitary Permit);
4. Provide and certify in case of disease outbreak and mortality necropsy and
mortality report with photos as proof and;
5. Promotion of the Swine AI Center.
 D. The International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ITCPH)

1. Provide the facility design including animal house, laboratory and waste
management including the bill of quantities for the facility construction;
2. ITCPH shall procure the breeder animals and the AI laboratory equipment;
3. ITCPH located at Marawoy, Lipa City, Batangas will provide training on swine
artificial insemination; and
4. Provide guidance and supervision on the program implementation to all
concerned;

E. DA Regional Field Office

1. Provide technical assistance (RAED and NLP Livestock Coordinator) in the
site validation, monitoring of construction, and inspection;
2. Must prioritize in the provision of veterinary drugs and biologics to the
recipient;
3. Prioritization on the adoption of biosecurity measures for the project;
4. Provide veterinary health services (i.e deworming, drug administration); and
5. Promotion of the project through social media or any platform.

F. DA-National Livestock Program – the NLP shall:

1. Provide overall guidance and supervision on the program implementation to

all concerned;
2. Provide funding for the establishment of the project;
3. Conduct monitoring and impact evaluation of the project; and
4. Promotion of the project through social media or any platform.

SECTION V
OTHER PROVISIONS

1. The National Livestock Program (NLP), In coordination with the

International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (ITCPH) and the Bureau of
Agriculture and Fishery Equipment (BAFE) shall recommend a final
facility/building design, program of works, project proposals, and other
related documents submitted by the FARMERS ASSOCIATION prior to the
implementation and conduct of bidding;

2. The National Livestock Program shall provide the overall direction in the
implementation of the PROJECT and exercise evaluation, monitoring, and
supervision relative to the implementation of the PROJECT; in partnership
with the ATI-RTC to ascertain progress of implementation and compliance to
scope of works and specifications, determine issues and concerns as well as
in coming up with appropriate recommendations.

SECTION VI
PENALTY CLAUSE

In the event of non-compliance of the FARMERS ASSOCIATION with the responsibilities in

the MOA such, as but not limited to, non-submission of liquidation reports and failure to
return unutilized funds within the period prescribed herein, will deem the FARMERS
ASSOCIATION ineligible for any intervention/project/program of the DA until such time
that all the responsibilities in this project, especially on financial obligations, are fully
complied and cleared.

Further, that in the event that one party neglects, fails or refuses to comply with the
conditions set forth in this Agreement, or fails to perform any material obligation, the
aggrieved party may recover actual damages and other damages that the court deemed it
proper if ever there is a case filed and/or shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement.
 SECTION IV
EFFECTIVITY AND DURATION

This agreement shall take effect upon its signing and shall be in force for a period of three
(3) years from the date of release of the fund, unless otherwise expressly extended in
writing by the parties herein. The approval of the documents that aim to extend the life of
the MOA shall be undertaken before the expiration of the original MOA.

Non-completion of the project responsibilities after the period of MOA has lapsed will mean
suspension from any interventions, programs or projects of the DA until such time that all
responsibilities and obligations are complied and cleared.

Further, The Project shall remain the property of the DA until the provision on repayment
has been complied with.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties hereby affix their signatures this
_____________________at _______________________, Philippines.

AGRICULTURAL TRAINING INSTITUTE – FARMERS ASSOCIATION

REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER ____

___________________________________ ________________________________
Center Director President

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF _______________

__________________________________________
Municipal Mayor

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

WILLIAM C. MEDRANO, Ph.D. RUTH S. MICLAT-SONACO, DVSM

Undersecretary for Livestock Operations, National Program Director
Department of Agriculture DA National Livestock Program
 ___________________________________________ _________________________________________
Livestock Focal, ATI-RTC__ FCA Coordinator

___________________________________________ ___________________________________________
Livestock Focal, DA RFO__ Municipal Agriculturist/Veterinarian

CERTIFIED FUNDS AVAILABLE:

_______________________________________ _______________________________________
Budget Officer, ATI-RTC ___ Accountant, ATI-RTC ___

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

) S. S.

BEFORE ME, a duly commissioned Notary Public in the above – named locality, this
________________________personally appeared the following persons and have showed to me
competent evidence of their respective identify bearing the following information:

NAME CURRENT ID NUMBER ISSUING

IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY
DOCUMENT

President/Chairperson

Center Director

Municipal Mayor

Whom I identify through the above – mentioned identification documents to be the same
persons described in the foregoing instrument. They further acknowledged to me that they
voluntarily affixed their respective signatures on this instrument for the purpose stated
therein. Furthermore, they declared to me that they have executed the foregoing
instruments as their free and voluntary act and deed and of the instrumentality of
Government herein represented and that they have the authority to sign for and in behalf
of their respective principals.

This instrument refers to a Memorandum of Agreement for the transfer of funds to

implement the SWINE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SA BARANGAY PROJECT whereon
this acknowledgement is printed and has been signed by the parties and their instrumental
witnesses on every page hereof.

WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL, on the date and place above written.

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