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Plant Epithet Verification Request

Requested from BPI by C. Tekiko at 12:19 PM on Nov 06, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 11/06/2023 - 11/06/2023
Tracking no: #BPI-696115934734

Tekiko 12:19 PM, Nov 06, 2023 

Good day! 

We are G10 students from Pasig City Science High School, currently working on a research paper entitled “The Antihyperglycemic Property of Averrhoa Bilimbi Leaves as Tea Against Type II Diabetes Mellitus-Induced Hyperglycemia In Vitro”. 
We would like to request for your assistance in certifying and producing certification for the samples of Averrhoa bilimbi leaves. Please let us know if any further particular papers are required in order to approve this request.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Tekiko

Officer 12:33 PM, Nov 07, 2023 

November 7, 2023

Dear Christine Nicole Tekiko,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 06, 2023 12:19:04 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Plant Epithet Verification Request.

Response to Request

The Crop Research and Production Support Division of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) issues certificates on the identification, authentication, and verification of food agricultural crops based on available data/ resources – FREE OF CHARGE, via online or onsite. 

Documents required (Onsite): 
1.Request letter addressed to the BPI Director, Gerald Glenn F. Panganiban, PhD indicating the purpose of identification and certification (Original + 1 copy) 
(FOR STUDENTS - IN SCHOOL’S LETTERHEAD, SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND ADVISER) 

2. Clear, colored printed photo of plant/specimen in a coupon bond (2 COPIES) 

3. Actual Plant/Specimen (complete parts of the plant as possible) 

4. Duly filled out Application form. (Available at the CRPSD Office)

Our office is open M-F/ 8AM-5PM (except holidays). Processing usually takes 3-5 working days. CRPSD may send the Certificate of Identification to the requesting party.  


Documents required (Online request) – Please e-mail the following requirements to recordssection@buplant.da.gov.ph

1.Request letter addressed to the BPI Director, Gerald Glenn F. Panganiban, PhD indicating the purpose of identification & and certification (Original + 1 copy) 
(FOR STUDENTS - IN SCHOOL’S LETTERHEAD, SIGNED BY THE STUDENT AND ADVISER) 

2.Clear, colored printed photo of plant/specimen in a coupon bond. 

Once approved and endorsed, CRPSD will send the Application form and will contact you for any clarification on your specimen or request. Processing usually takes 3-5 working days.

For more info, you may contact CRPSD at 8525-7313. 

Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI  Receiving Officer
FOI Receiving Officer

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