Agricultural Law
Approved June 15, 1958

Republic Act No. 2097

An act to promote rice and corn production

AN ACT TO PROMOTE RICE AND CORN PRODUCTION

In plain language

This Act establishes the Rice and Corn Production Act of 1958, declaring the promotion of rice and corn production a national policy. It creates a Rice and Corn Coordinating Council to oversee a four‑year program that includes research, seed distribution, fertilizer and soil conditioner supply, pest control, information dissemination, and mechanization. The Act also outlines administrative divisions and the role of ACCFA in fertilizer distribution.

  • National policy for rice and corn self‑sufficiency
  • Creation of Rice and Corn Coordinating Council
  • Four‑year production program
  • Six phases of production activities
  • Administrative divisions for fertilizer, irrigation, and mechanization
  • ACCFA role in fertilizer distribution
Agriculture
Rice
Corn
Self‑sufficiency
Food security

REPUBLIC ACT No. 2097

An Act Changing the Name of the Barrio of Basilio in the Municipality of Roxas, Province of Isabela, to San Jose

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

The name of the barrio of Basilio in the Municipality of Roxas, Province of Isabela, is hereby changed to San Jose.

Section 2

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: March 22, 1959.

For information and research only, and not legal advice. This text may not reflect later amendments. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.