Post-Independence Period Flashcards
Module 2: History of Extension
What year was the Home Extension Unit under BPI FUSED with the AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION UNIT of the Bureau of Agriculture?
1947
What Economic Survey Mission was sent to the Philippines in 1950?
Bell Survey Mission
Who was named after the Bell Survey Mission
Daniel W. Bell, the Chief of Mission
In response to the recommendation of the BSM, what act was enacted by the congress?
Republic Act No. 680
What did the RA No. 680 created in 1952 and was charged with the consolidation, coordination, and expansion of agricultural
extension done by other agencies?
Bureau of Agricultural Extension (BAEx)
What date was BAEx renamed to Agricultural Productivity Commission (APC)?
August 8, 1963
What program implementation was included after APC was placed under the Office of the President?
National Integrated Land Reform Program
What year was the Rice Self-Sufficiency Program re-conceptualized to include rice production,
marketing, and distribution as well as the consolidation and concentration of government and
private sector resources?
1965
In 1969, APC was made a cooperator of the ___________________ in the country’s food production program to promote rice self-sufficiency.
National Food and Agriculture Council (NFAC)
What presidential decree abolished the Bureau of Farm Management of the DAR; extension
function was transferred to BAEx?
Presidential Decree 970
When did the Presidential decree No. 1 reverted to its original name, the BAEx?
November 1, 1972
When was BAEx transferred back to the Department of Agriculture?
July 1, 1973
In 1974, what agencies was reorganized into two from DANR?
Department of Agriculture and Department of Natural Resources
What program in 1974 aimed at a rice harvest of 99 cavans (50kg) per hectare?
Masagana 99 Rice Production Program
What organization was involved in preparing farmers to be recipients of the Certificate of Land Transfer in conjunction with the implementation of the land reform program by the BAEx?
Samahang Nayon
In the structure of extension, what was called the prime mover in agricultural development?
Province
In the structure of extension, who took on the responsibility of implementing a provincial integrated program on farm extension and rural development?
PAO
SHMT means
Senior Home Management Techs
SYDO means
Senior Youth Development Officer
PSMS means
Provincial Subject Matter Specialist
What associations put up to mobilize the participation of youth, women, and male farmers?
4H Clubs, RIC, and Farmers Associations
What was established in 1974 to provide
technical support to the extension workers?
Integrated Agricultural Research Stations (IARS)
In 1977, who appraised the the Philippines’ agricultural extension service upon request of the Philippine government?
World Bank Mission
Did the Philippines adopt the Training and Visit System as a development strategy in 1977?
Yes or No?
Yes
