Marcos creates inter-agency body for PH participation in Green Expo 2027

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has formed an inter-agency organizing committee that will handle preparations for the participation of the Philippines the Green Expo 2027 in Japan.

Under Administrative Order No. 41 dated February 4, Marcos designated the chiefs of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Philippine Organizing Committee (POC), respectively.

Its members will be composed of the heads of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), and the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM).

Green Expo 2027 is an international horticultural exposition recognized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), the Presidential Communications Office said.

It will be held in Yokohama, Japan, from March to September 2027, with the theme, "Scenery of the Future for Happiness."

The expo gives opportunities to participating countries to showcase their rich biodiversity, sustainable agricultural practices, innovation in high-value crops, agri-fishery products, green technologies, ecotourism initiatives, and cultural heritage.

Marcos said the country’s involvement in the Green Expo 2027 is in line with the direction and commitments of the administration under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, especially on the transformation of the agricultural and production sector toward sustainability and competitiveness and the advancement of science and technology and innovation for sustainable development.

Under AO 41, the chairperson, vice chairperson, and members of the committee may designate their respective alternates, with ranks not lower than assistant secretary or its equivalent, to decide for or on their behalf.

If necessary, the POC may also create subcommittees and invite representatives from relevant government agencies, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and the academe to provide technical advice or support.

Marcos ordered all concerned government agencies and encouraged all local government units and the private sector to provide their full support to and cooperation with the POC to ensure the successful participation of the Philippines in the international event.

The POC, through its chairperson, shall submit quarterly reports to the President, through the Executive Secretary, and the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), including a final report after the closing of the Green Expo 2027.

The quarterly reports shall include details on expenses, income generated, accomplishments, economic impact, and recommendations for future policy development and actions. —VBL, GMA Integrated News