Status of Skeletal Work Force and Work From Home Scheme

STATUS OF SKELETAL WORK
FORCE AND WORK FROM HOME

SCHEME
 FPA issued an Office Order on the skeletal
workforce and work from home arrangement based
on the instruction of DA on March 18, 2020
 Due to the enhanced community quarantine, the
skeletal workforce was limited to the personnel
who are directly involved in the issuance of VAT
exemption and CAIP
 Salaries were already processed and provided to
all FPA regular employees and JOs despite the
difficulties encountered due to the temporary
closure of Landbank NIA Branch.
 Two vehicles were assigned to transport the
skeletal workforce personnel.
 Advisory notifications were posted on FPA
website for the information of the FPA
stakeholders
 Temporary suspension on the conduct of
pre-licensing inspection was implemented
in Luzon
 All pending laboratory results ready for
release were reported and the remaining
fertilizer and pesticide samples for analysis
were identified
 6 VAT Exemption Certificates were issued last
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the Central
Office
Thursday, March 19, 2020 through work from
home arrangement and in coordination with
Cebu Provincial Officer.
Friday, March 20, 2020 through work from
home arrangement and in coordination with
Negros Occidental Provincial Officer.
 On Thursday, March 19, 2020, 10 Certificates
Authorizing Importation of Pesticide (CAIP)
were processed, 1 email on CAIP application
was acknowledged, and 1 was issued.
 Submission of application for licensing was
done through email
 Complied with personnel registration at DA’s
Work from Home Database and Report
Management System Portal
 Meals were provided for skeletal workforce
including the guards and janitress.
Ongoing process:
Reconcile the inventory of methyl bromide
usage and importation for FY 2019 for
submission to DENR
Review the LSD Quality Manual, Operational
Procedures, Work Instructions, and Analytical
Methods
Prepare the documents needed for the renewal
of PDEA P6 License (e.g. Hydrochloric Acid,
Sulfuric Acid, Acetone) and new PNP Permit to
Purchase Explosive Ingredients (e.g. Nitric Acid)
Issue 4 VAT Exemption Certificates to be
signed by Deputy Executive Director Eric
Divinagracia
Monitor continuously the prices of fertilizer and
pesticide
Reply to clients queries via eFOI portal, email,
and FPA FB page
Keep track of the status of personnel who are in
a work from home arrangement through
submission of accomplishment reports
Develop mobile application for fertilizer and
pesticide handlers
Update the database of the following:
- Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD)
- Certified Pesticide Applicators (CPA)
- Accredited Responsible Care Officer (ARCO
- Accredited Fertilizer and Pesticide
Researchers
Revise FPA's examination for accreditation
Prepare FPA's 2019 Annual Report
FIELD UNITS
Issues/Concerns on Fertilizer and Pesticide Movement during Enhanced Community Quarantine
CAR - no issues/ concerns reported

Region 1
a) Some truckers have confusions with the requirements in
securing a pass - requesting for possible simplification of
requirements
b) Some stores have been advised to close - requesting for
adjustments to open their stores for farmers - La Union
Region 2 - no issues/ concerns reported
FIELD UNITS
Region 3
a)Transport and delivery is challenging since lockdown. The
quarantine pass can only be secured from the Pampanga
Capitol -- online applicants have not received responses thus
risking the route to Pampanga Capitol to secure their passes.
b)Question: Are all delivery trucks required to register for
Food Passes?
FIELD UNITS
Region 4
a)Some online applicants have not yet received their passes
b)San Juan, Batangas - Some trucks were not allowed to
proceed with their deliveries even with passes since all types of
transportations were denied of entry
Region 5
a)Passes issued were limited
b)Camarines Sur - Passes have been secured but were not
enough to allow entry to other LGU checkpoints.
FIELD UNITS
Region 6 – Region 12 - no issues/ concerns reported

CARAGA - Delays encountered with the schedule of delivery
and acquisition of passes
CONTACT DETAILS:
@FPAofficialpage @fpacentral77 fpa.da.gov.ph
[email protected] (02) 8920- 8573
ADDRESS (CENTRAL OFFICE):

FPA Bldg., BAI Compound, Visayas Ave., Diliman,
Quezon City

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STATUS OF SKELETAL WORK

FORCE AND WORK FROM HOME

CAR - no issues/ concerns reported

Region 6 – Region 12 - no issues/ concerns reported

@FPAofficialpage @fpacentral77 fpa.da.gov.ph

[email protected] (02) 8920- 8573

ADDRESS (CENTRAL OFFICE):

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