PD 511 Preamble

Preamble

WHEREAS, it is necessary to further hasten the development and utilization of the guano resources in order to alleviate the fertilizer shortage and boost agricultural production especially production through the "Palayan Ng Bayan" program of the government; WHEREAS, the amendment of certain provisions of Presidential Decree No. 412 providing for the disposition, development and utilization of guano deposits for fertilizer purposes has been strongly recommended by the Director of Mines and the Assistant Executive Secretary to further hasten the development and utilization of guano resources to boost agricultural production; NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution do hereby decree and order:

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