In order to complete our intended delegation of authority and responsibility to our field units/offices, and in keeping with our memorandum dated October 30, 1996, addressed to the BAI Director and all Regional Directors, the conduct of public bidding/negotiation for the purchase of breeding animals under the Barangay Livestock Breeding Loan Program (BLBLP) involving more than P3.0M for BAI and more P5.0M for the regions may now be undertaken by their local PBAC provided that the results of the bidding/negotiation, including the RIV and Purchase Order shall be forwarded to the DA Proper for review/evaluation by the Central Office PBAC and the Internal Control Office before approval by the Secretary.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 17 Dec. 1996