Philippines - Apply for Bioprospecting Undertaking (BU)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Bioprospecting Undertaking (BU), the applicant has to approach the DENR Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) offices link The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as mentioned in “Fees” section of this page and set the payment receipt to following email [email protected]
8. Use the following link for the guidelines of how to pay the fees link
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
12. After successful verification the authority will issue the permit.
13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

Requirements for Bioprospecting Undertaking (BU)
General Requirements:

• Application (with proposal) to BMB, BFAR, or PCSD together with:
  • Letter of acceptance from Filipino collaborator (for foreign applicant)
  • Payment of application fee
• Submission of Prior Informed Consent (PIC) / Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC);
• Final Evaluation of the Bioprospecting application and draft BU by the technical/ bioprospecting committee of respective agency;
• Approval of the BU by the Secretary (DENR/DA)
• Posting of Performance/Rehabilitation bond in the form of surety bond (25% of project cost); and,
• The Bio-prospector may proceed on with the collection activity.

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Philippines
BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT BUREAU
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center,
1100 Diliman Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone: +(63 2) 89246031-35
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Contact Details link

Note: The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.

Eligibility

• Any individual or a firm that intends to Apply for Bioprospecting Undertaking (BU) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee of (PHP 500.00)

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Tel. No
• Email
• Details of research

Need for the Document

• In the Philippines, a Bio-prospecting Undertaking (BU) is a legal agreement between an individual or organization and the government that allows for the collection, utilization, and commercialization of biological resources found within the country's territorial jurisdiction. The BU is governed by the Philippine National Bio-prospecting Framework and is regulated by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).

Information which might help

For More Information link1 and link2

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• The BU is intended to ensure that the utilization of biological resources is done in a sustainable and equitable manner, and that the benefits derived from such utilization are shared fairly between the government, the local communities, and the bio-prospecting entities. The BU requires the bio-prospecting entity to undertake activities that promote the conservation and sustainable use of the biological resources, and to share the benefits derived from the utilization of these resources with the local communities.