The DA Biotech Program is managed by a Steering Committee (SC), Technical Committees (TCs), and a Program Office. The Program is under the oversight of the Undersecretary for Research, Innovation, Training and Extension who chairs the SC.  

The SC provides the policy direction based on the overall thrust and strategic direction of the Department. There are four TCs who serve as advisory groups on BR4D, PRA, ICE, and IEC. The DA-Biotech Program Office (DA-BPO) oversees, coordinates, and monitors funded projects as well as manages the day-to-day activities. 

1. Composition of the SC 

The core members of the SC are as follows:

1. Director of the Bureau of Agricultural Research;  
2. Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development;  
3. President of the National Academy of Science and Technology; 
4. President of UP Systems; 
5. Chairman of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc; 
6. Director of the Central Luzon Agriculture, Aquatic, and Resources Research and Development Consortium; 
7. Expert on International Trade, and Policy and Planning; 
8. Director of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications; 
9. Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture; 
10. President of the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines; and,
11. Industry and farmer representatives

The Secretary of Agriculture may designate another senior official who will serve as the vice chair of the SC. The engagement of the members is guided by the Oath of Undertaking and Non-Disclosure Agreement. The SC’s composition is formalized through a special order issued by the Agriculture Secretary. 

1. The role and composition of the TCs

There is a TC specifically for the respective Program components: BR4D, PRA, ICE, and IEC. Members of the TCs principally serve as technical advisers and evaluators. The TCs are expected to:

1. develop criteria for prioritization of projects of various cooperating agencies, research centers and institutions to be funded under the Program;
2. evaluate proposals recommending for approval/disapproval of the SC; 
3. monitor and assess the progress of projects being funded and implemented; and,
4. provide technical recommendations on the priority areas and strategic directions for consideration by the SC. 

The TCs are composed of experts in the field. The membership is by invitation and renewable every three years. The engagement of the members is guided by the Oath of Undertaking and Non-Disclosure Agreement. The composition of the TCs is formalized through a special order issued by the Agriculture Secretary. 

1. Program Office

The DA-BPO oversees the activities and projects under the DA Biotech Program. It coordinates and monitors funded programs, projects, and activities as well as develops priority agenda for biotechnology to complement and reinforce other efforts pursuant to DA’s thrusts and strategies.

In addition, the Office performs the following tasks:

1. receives and evaluates activity proposals for each of the Program components;
2. prepares the yearly Work and Financial Plan;
3. manages the administrative and logistical operations of the Program;
4. prepares periodic reports on the status of the Program activities;
5. provides administrative support to the Steering Committee and Technical Committees; and,
6. performs other functions as may be required in the pursuit of the Program’s objectives.