Agricultural Training Institute

Receiving Officer 11:10 AM, Sep 06, 2023

September 6, 2023

Dear Joyce Nadine L.,

Thank you for your request dated Sep 06, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Space Requirement for a Coffee Production/Processing Facility.

We received your request on Sep 06, 2023 and will respond on or before Sep 27, 2023 08:57:36 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEEFUSS0wNjkxNzU5NjQzMTkM, for request with ticket number #ATI-069175964319.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer

Decision Maker Director IV 02:42 PM, Sep 06, 2023

September 6, 2023

Dear Joyce Nadine L. Acuba,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 06, 2023 08:57:36 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for the Space Requirement for a Coffee Production/Processing Facility.
FOR TRAINING FACILITIES 
a. Size of the training room and dormitory - The training room and dormitory shall be able to accommodate 
a minimum of fifty (50) participants. If the ESP does not own such facilities, it should be able to identify 
alternative training venues in the locality having the same facilities. 
b. Lighting and ventilation - lighting fixtures shall be designed to ensure an atmosphere conducive to 
training. The training room shall be well-ventilated. 
c. Restrooms - There shall be separate male and female restrooms with enough supply of water. 
d. Classroom Facilities, Equipment - The classroom shall be complete with basic facilities such as chairs and 
tables, blackboard/whiteboard, sound system, overhead projector, and electric fans. 
e. Workshop/On-the-Job facilities and equipment - depending on the training program/s being offered 
there shall be adequate provision for a techno demo area, appropriate facilities, and equipment. 
f Information Resource Center/Library - a reading room adequately provided with relevant reference 
materials, books, journals, magazines, kits, and other materials related to the programs being conducted. 
9. Transportation and Communication Facilities - There shall be a standby utility vehicle available 
telephone or mobile phone unit during the conduct of the training. 
16.3. Other facilities 
The presence of the following shall be an added advantage: 
a. Refreshment/dining area - a refreshment/dining area accessible to the trainees; 
b. Kiosks or similar facilities with a capacity of 8 to 10 participants for small workshop group discussion. 

STANDARDS FOR COFFEE PRODUCTION
The attached file is the Philippine National Standard for Coffee available online through the website of BAFS | Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards. you can also have other standards in this link: https://bafs.da.gov.ph/page/pns_catalogue

FOR THE PRODUCTION GUIDE
You can Download the Production Guide from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)
available to their website through this link: https://www.buplant.da.gov.ph/index.php/guide

Thank you and God bless



Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of all of the information you requested.


Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to REMELYN R. RECOTER, MNSA, CESO III Director IV at info@e-extension.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI Decision Maker Director IV
FOI Receiving Officer

Attachments:
 2021-02-24-PNSBAFS169-2015CodeofGoodAgriculturalPracticesGAPforCoffee.pdf