(f) Call upon any government agency and instrumentality for such assistance as may be required to implement the provisions of this Act. Section 15. Role of NNC Member Agencies, Other NGAS and LGUs. - Member agencies shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation of programs and projects, development of promotive, preventive and curative nutrition programs, and integration of health and nutrition concerns into their respective policies and plans. It shall provide additional resources in any form, including technical assistance, sourced from its budget in support of local nutrition programs. Section 16. Procurement of Goods and Services. - The provisions of Republic Act No. 9184, otherwise known as the "Government Procurement Reform Act", notwithstanding, the government agencies concerned are hereby mandated to establish a liberalized mode of procurement for this program, subject to the approval of the Government Procurement Policy Board. The public procurement for this program shall prioritize the participation of local and community-based producers, suppliers and/or service contractors. Section 17. Monitoring, Review and Assessment of the Program. - The NGAs and LGUs concerned shall regularly monitor, review and assess the impact and the effectivity of the program in consultation with their stakeholders. Section 18. Appropriations. – The amount needed for the initial implementation of this Act shall be charged against the appropriations of the DOH, DA, NNC and other relevant agencies. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA). The DBM, in coordination with the Department of Finance (DOF), DOH, DA, NNC and other relevant agencies shall consider the prevalence of malnutrition and child mortality in determining the annual appropriations for the implementation of this Act. Priority LGUs identified by the NNC shall be eligible to receive from concerned NGAs supplementary funds necessary for the implementation of this Act. Said subsidy shall be included in the GAA. 1âw phi 1 Section 19. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOH shall, in coordination with the NNC Governing Board, and in consultation with stakeholders in the public and private sectors, promulgate the IRR necessary for the effective implementation of this Act. Section 20. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act or the application of such provision to any instrumentalities or entities or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional for any reason or reasons, the remainder of this Act or the application of such other provisions shall not be affected thereby. Section 21. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly. Section 22. - Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.