Coconut Preservation Act (RA 8048) & Amendments under RA 10593

30 fill-in-the-blank flashcards covering Republic Act 8048, its 2013 amendment (RA 10593), key definitions, grounds for cutting, penalties, implementing mechanisms, and notable jurisprudence.

Republic Act No. __, also known as the Coconut Preservation Act of 1995, regulates the cutting of coconut trees.

8048

RA 8048 was enacted on __.

June 7, 1995

The government agency that issues permits to cut coconut trees is the __.

Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)

Under RA 8048, for every coconut tree cut, a __ must be planted.

new coconut tree

Unauthorized cutting may result in imprisonment of to years.

1; 6

Fines for unauthorized cutting range from ₱ to ₱.

50,000; 500,000

RA __, enacted on May 29, 2013, amended RA 8048 to strengthen its provisions.

10593

RA 10593 lowered the age requirement for cutting dwarf coconut varieties from 60 to __ years.

40

The application fee for a permit to cut a coconut tree is ₱__ per tree.

25

A tall variety coconut tree becomes eligible for cutting at __ years of age.

60

One valid ground for cutting is when the tree is severely __ beyond rehabilitation.

disease-infested

Conversion of land into __, commercial, or industrial areas is a valid ground for cutting coconut trees.

residential

A written authorization from PCA allowing the cutting of coconut trees is called a __.

permit

An __ farm is a coconut area where production costs exceed income for at least three years.

economically unproductive

The program formulated by PCA to replenish coconut trees is called the __.

Replanting Program

Under RA 10593, barangay officials issuing false certifications face __ and imprisonment.

fines

The Philippine Coconut Authority may deputize the __ to enforce RA 8048.

Philippine National Police (PNP)

Before a permit is issued, PCA and local officials must verify compliance with the __ requirement.

replanting

Severe damage caused by a __ or lightning is a valid reason to cut a coconut tree.

typhoon

A coconut tree that is overage, weak, and no longer productive is termed __ under RA 8048.

senescent

Cutting is allowed when a coconut tree poses a __ to life and property.

hazard

The case Republic of the Philippines vs. __ confirmed coconut levy funds are public in nature.

Coconut Producers Federation, Inc. (COCOFED)

Mayor Genevive Lim-Reyes was suspended for ordering the illegal cutting of __ coconut trees in 2018.

245

Section 3(e) of RA __ (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act) was cited in the Caluya Mayor case.

3019

Originally, dwarf coconut trees could only be cut at __ years before RA 10593 changed the rule.

60

RA 10593 further strengthened the law by increasing __ for violations.

penalties

Government employees who violate RA 8048 may face __ from service in addition to criminal penalties.

dismissal

Officers of corporations responsible for illegal cutting face the same penalties as __.

individuals

The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 8048 are prescribed by the __.

Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA)

Local Government Units assist PCA by verifying permits and apprehending __.

violators