Dear eFOI user,
Thank you for your request dated Sept. 3, 2024, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
You have requested information regarding the Design and Guidelines on Designing and planning of the following: 1. Farmers'/ Agriculture training facility in the Philippines 2. Farmers' Market 3. Agricultural Research Facility
I am pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved.
Here are the details of your request of your request
Facilities and Equipment Guidelines
1. Size of the training room and dormitory - the training room and dormitory shall be able to accommodate a minimum of fifty (50) participants. If the ESP does not own such facilities, it should be able to identify alternative training venues in the locality having the same facilities.
2 .Lighting and ventilation - lighting fixtures shall be so designed to ensure an atmosphere conducive to training. The training room shall be well ventilated.
- Restrooms - there shall be separate male and female restrooms with enough supply of water.
- Classroom Facilities, Equipment - the classroom shall be complete with basic facilities such as chairs and tables, blackboard/whiteboard, sound system, overhead projector, and electric fans.
- Workshop/On-the-Job facilities and equipment - depending on the training program/s being offered there shall be adequate provision for techno demo area, appropriate facilities, and equipment.
- Information Resource Center/Library - a reading room adequately provided with relevant reference materials, books, journals, magazines, kits, and other materials related to the programs being conducted.
- Transportation and Communication Facilities - there shall be a standby utility vehicle and available telephone or mobile phone unit during the conduct of the training.
Other facilities
The presence of the following shall be an added advantage:
- Refreshment/dining area - a refreshment/dining area accessible to the trainees;
- Kiosks or similar facilities with a capacity of 8 to 10 participants for small workshop group discussion.
Your right to request a review
If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to REMELYN R. RECOTER, MNSA, CESO III Director IV at [email protected]. Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 calendar days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 calendar days from the receipt of your review request.
Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Foi Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Agricultural Training Institute
