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Inquiry on Plant Identification and Certification

Requested from BPI by J. Moraga at 02:31 PM on Sep 01, 2023.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 09/01/2023 - 09/01/2023
Tracking no: #BPI-033639865206

Moraga 02:31 PM, Sep 01, 2023 

Good day, sir/ma’am!

We would like to inquire regarding the following:

1. The process for availing the Plant Identification and Certification service for Bambusa blumeana.
2. Any specific requirements or documents needed for the application.
3. The timeframe within which the identification and certification process is usually completed.
4. The location and address where we can submit the plant sample for assessment.
5. Fees for the Plant Identification and Certification service 

Thank you!

Officer 10:07 AM, Sep 11, 2023 

September 11, 2023

Dear Jianna Clarisse Moraga,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Sep 01, 2023 02:31:35 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Inquiry on Plant Identification and Certification.

Response to Request

Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of [some/most/all] of the information you requested.

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. 

FYI, Universities/ Colleges with Biology or Agriculture departments in your region or The National Museum also conduct plant ID.



Thank you.

Respectfully,

FOI  Receiving Officer
FOI Receiving Officer

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