Hello Tree-owners! You might have missed the updated FAQs in our website. So here it is: FAQs for GH Tree Owners: Dear Tree-owners, we are re-releasing our FAQs. We have added some questions - as may be required or appropriate at this time. Thank you. 1. What product package was sold to treeowner-buyers? The Product package is as follows: The export-variety Mango tree-sapling - planted on a provided planting area (GH Mango Orchard) and the GH brand of day-to-day farm services for the non-productive stage or life of the mango tree. (Note: The day-to-day farm services include among others the planting, watering, seasonal pruning, nurturing, provisions for farm security, farm supervision, expert mango consultant,* labor, etc. – during the entire non-productive stage). * By no less than the Country’s foremost mango expert who was retained (6 years –for the early/critical stage) as our orchard director. 2. Was the Product completely delivered? Yes. It was fully delivered and all serviced rendered. Clearly, the product package refers to the non-productive age of the trees since a separate service fee applies during the productive stage. An Advisory dated April 15, 2013 released by GHOMC officially records the delivery of the product. To get a copy of the said Advisory, Pls go to: ghagrogroup.net/treeowners.php 3. What does GH mean by “completed and delivered product” in relation to the productive stage of the trees? It simply means – the product package purchased being focused on the non-productive stage has been done (accomplished) because the productive stage has begun. There are two stages of the mango trees life. The payment received at the point of sale (at the time of purchase) was for the first stage or the Non-Productive stage. That service product package –as described in #2 has been delivered - now that the non-productive stage has ended. On the other hand, the second stage -- the Productive stage is beginning. The pre-agreed service fee for this stage is 30% of the harvest proceeds due to GHOMC. Note: Please be inform, you have a choice to whether or not to proceed and retain GHOMC as your farm service provider for the Productive stage. If you opt not to, the 30% pre-agreed harvest share fee shall be waived. This gives every treeowner the freedom to choose – during the productive or earning stage of the mango trees. (Note: This is in accordance to fair trade and business practices). 4. So how much did our product cost on a daily basis? Based on the 9-10 years normal period of the non-productive stage of an export-variety mango tree, the amount came to only P10.00/day – for all farm services rendered including planting of the sapling and the planting area plus all the farm services mentioned in #1. (Note: The stage being a non-earning stage, the product is purely a service product and not an investment product). 5. If I do not want to retain GH anymore during the productive stage of my tree/s, what do I do? If your decision is to take the option of not retaining GHOMC as your farm service provider for your mango tree’s productive stage or life, you need only to put in writing your decision and the company shall provide you the turnover document of your tree/s. Physical tree turnover will also be scheduled at the orchard site. 6. I heard a company-assisted COOPERATIVE is being formed? Yes. Although there already about three ( 3) existing cooperatives and associations of tree owners -- who have formally advised the company, there still is a Treeowners Cooperative being formed to be assisted by the company. The Cooperators have already been chosen and target formation is being set (to accommodate some co-operators who are currently abroad). This cooperative is mainly for those who plan to retain GHOMC as their farm service provider (FSP) for the Productive Stage. If you are interested to join, please download a copy of the COOP form at the treeowners page bottom and send the filled-up copy to: [email protected] 7. I know the Company has a vast plantation in Bagac, Bataan and currently has an interim period office in Ortigas Center. Does it plan to put up a new office? Yes. The office is planned in tandem with the company-sponsored/assisted Cooperative. It makes sense to combine the two entities in one office. You shall be informed of this development as it progress. Meantime, all communications can be addressed at the Raffles Center Interim office. Please check it out at the Contact Us page. (Interim period aka waiting period refers to the years of growth but non-productivity). 8. Are any sales transactions affected by any restriction? All sales transaction / sale of the company product as described above does not fall in any restriction whatsoever. More so now – that the export-variety mango trees are already entering its productive stage. Product has already been delivered. 9. Who are some of the people in the management team? They are, among others: Engr. S. Ramones – Vice President for Technical Services, Mr. R. Fuentes - Vice President for Admin, Mr. G. Lopez – Vice President, Mrs. L. Baile – Tree Owners Coordinator, Mr. J. Datuin - Vice President, R. Feraren – Adviser, Atty. J. Santiago - EVP and Mr. R. Lopez – President. Legal is handled by Atty. C. Padilla (Padilla Law Firm). 10. I heard of a group of treeowners attempting a hostile takeover of GH plantation; is this true? Yes there is. The group’s intention has been well documented. But of course such plan will fail. Primarily since the orchard, the mango trees are all there for all to see. The physical evidence cannot lie or be hidden. Also, because treeowners are not gullible - the great majority treeowners knows the truth and does not fall for twisted lies, wild allegations and irrelevant issues being peddled by the group. Thirdly, because they are ‘NOT PRIVY’ to the Denr-GH relationship. The company’s position on this group is simple: The Company does not reason with irrational people most especially those with devious motives. What the company can do: A. Turnover their trees to them – in accordance to the Advisory; or B. They can go file their complaint – let the court decide. Should they opt for the latter, then their trees will be in limbo – until the complaint is resolved with finality (which can take over 10 years). Last but not the least; the company is reserving its rights - to run after and take legal action on these people for the damages and hostile attempts they have done and are doing to the detriment of the company and the majority of treeowners. 11. What happen to the tree owner/s that might decide to go with the group who are instigating harm and trouble Vs GH and the Plantation-orchard? As mentioned in #10, if they should do so, their complaint shall be tried and resolved first – which takes many years. Meantime, the trees of the complainants shall be put in LIMBO status (no farm services shall be further given) – since it is the subject of the complaint. 12. There are some treeowners who miss-appreciated the industry projections presented by the company – such as the income curve projection (based on a 50 years median) from the DA, Nmga – as some kind of ‘promises’ – Can you refresh us again for clarity? The best refresher is found in #5 of the latest 2013 Mid-year Report-Update. Please check it out there. Just remember: Projections are NOT Promises. 13. Now that we are entering the long-range productive stage of the mango trees, what factors determine harvest volume and quality? The factors involved are many but to name some, these are: a. tree age /maturity (as the tree matures, the harvest volume increases); b. climate/weather (more rains means less volume, while too much dry season – will also affect volume and quality. A balanced climate is the key); c. inducement technique (inducement must be relative to the tree’s productive age, season, climate and on a tree-to-tree basis). d. gene pool of the trees (in this case, all our trees as provided by Mr. Tony Rola – are all export-type “Carabao” variety); e. sun / wind orientation of the trees / farm (GH mango orchard was developed with the best possible sun-wind orientation as supervised by no less than the country’s #1 mango expert - Mr. Tony Rola). 14. When is the duration of the 1st harvest/production year? When shall proceeds be distributed? The official duration as stated in the 2013 mid-year report is between months of August 2013 up to February 2014. All mango harvests collectively produced from the mango trees during the period is sold and the proceeds distributed to the qualified and applicable treeowners by March 2014. Note: Check also the 2013 Mid-year report for relevant info. 15. Who among treeowners qualifies to receive from the collective proceeds from GH’s production services? All treeowners who are fully paid for 5 years qualifies provided they have retained the company as their FSP (for the productive stage)- are qualified. (This is in accordance to fair trade and business practices, we cannot assume all treeowners will retain us in this second stage of the mango trees life). Please signify your intention to retain our farm services - by just dropping us an email, message or letter as many of you have done already. Thank you for your support! 16. Now that the trees are in its production stage, how long before it reaches peak maturity? How long does the peak maturity last? The normal period between the start of production stage and the export-variety “Carabao” mango trees achieving peak maturity is between 6 to 12 years. The peak maturity stage of mango trees can last for o over 50 years. Many carabao mango trees even produce more when they are between 30 to 50 years. 17. Can the Harvest Projection on the Industry Curve chart (based on a Median of 50 years of productive life = P30k/yr) be achieved over that span of time? Yes it is highly possible, or may even be exceeded. The median of 50 years productive life is a long, long period. By just looking at the mango price appreciation the last six years, the price has on the average increased at about 7% per annum. Other factors to consider over the years – are: the quantity of production as the tree reaches and maintains its peak maturity; the inflation /cost of money factor; the markets opening up and easing up (5 years ago the markets were only 50 % of what is today and many countries banned our mangoes); and the processing inputs coming from the cooperatives. What is a trickling production in the early stage of productive life shall grow on the basis of the factors mentioned above. Never forget what the company and specifically, Mr. Tony Rola its Orchard Director back then - has always taught: “MANGO FARMING REQUIRES PATIENCE - BUT IS WORTH IT”. (Long waiting but much, much longer Reward) -- Remember Galatians 6:9. Mango farming is a multi-generational endeavor. It is well appreciated by 2 to up to 4 family generations. 18. Who is the person in-charge for the farm operation? The Management person-in-charge is Engr. Ramones and the Farm Superintendent is Forester Rolando Mencias. 19. What were some of the measures the company did – to instill clarity in its product presentation? The company has always been careful in providing clarity. Some of the measures taken are: Clarificatory memos (at least eight memos were released [between 2003 to 2006] to address correctness and clarity in its mango farm services product (mangonegosyo) in terms of being focused on the farm services, regarding projections (and not ‘promises’); there are also Disclaimers – such as the one below (similar to what can be seen in the website): [Disclaimer: GHOMC wish to convey to one and all that it does not commit to any form of fixed or guaranteed income from the harvest of mango trees nor does it commit to any fixed period or year when a mango tree can go into productive stage. This is clearly validated by the many memos previously issued and from regular updates. The product sold and purchased was the GH brand of Mango Farming (providing long-term nurturing, free planting area and certified export-variety mango tree included). The most it does is present/share pubic information that are based on mere projections and on medians. GH disclaims any information that is not in consonance to what is stated above.] Note: Check out Disclaimers in the Mangonegosyo and Treeowners pages) And also in Company-provided official seminars – mainly by renowned mango expert and GHOMC Orchard Director – Mr. Tony Rola – where the essential truths on mango farming were presented and revisited – such as the waiting period required and the harvest curve to reach peak maturity (proving there is NO ‘fixed’ income but a projection based on a 50 year median), etc. This was done regularly to rebut whatever vague presentations may come out of the independent marketers. 20. Why was the product package coined as “mangonegosyo”? Simply because the mango trees at its proper time (productive stage) shall bear fruits (harvests) for the benefit of its owners for many, many years (in fact, decades). At the same time, the company allowed a free and independent marketing business for buyer-treeowners in the initial stage so they can earn extra money (sales commission). --End--
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