Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSEBILE NO.” __ 7272

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Introduced by Representative Jefferson F. Khonghun

AN ACT DEVELOPING THE MANGO INDUSTRY, CREATING FOR THE
PURPOSE THE MANGO SUBSIDY FUND AND DECLARING THE
PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES AS THE MANGO CAPITAL OF THE
PHILIPPINES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘The Province of Zambales is widely recognized for our sweet mangoes. In 1995,
the Guinness Book of World Records cited mangoes grown in Zambales as the
world’s sweetest. In 2013, the Department of Agriculture cites Zambales
mangoes as the country’s sweetest variety.

Zambales mango growers have certain skills that they have developed through
the years, which makes them efficient at sorting and harvest. Wherefore, this
bill seeks to protect, promote and support the mango industry in the country
through the Mango Subsidy Fund, as well as the recognition of the Province
of Zambales as the Mango Capital of the Philippines, which will garner
additional mango support from the National Government and budget
allocation to ensure the industry’s commercial sustainability and viability for
the benefit of mango growers ali over the country and various stakeholders.

In view of the forgoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly

Hon. Jeff . Khonghun
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Republic of the Philippines
Bouse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSBBILL-NO”__7272

Introduced by Representative Jefferson F. Khonghun

AN ACT DEVELOPING THE MANGO INDUSTRY, CREATING FOR THE
PURPOSE THE MANGO SUBSIDY FUND AND DECLARING THE
PROVINCE OF ZAMBALES AS THE MANGO CAPITAL OF THE
PHILIPPINES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the
Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Title — This Act shall be known as the “Mango Industry
Development Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy — It is hereby declared the policy of
the State to promote and support the Mango industry in the country,
particularly in the Province of Zambales. Towards this end, the country shall
maintain and protect the Mango industry to ensure its sustainability for the
benefit of the mango growers, farmers and other stakeholders, securing a

source of livelihood and providing an avenue for employment generation.

SECTION 3. Creation of the Mango Subsidy Fund — There is hereby
created a Mango Subsidy Fund, which shall be used to financially support the
Mango industry, the disposition of which shall be under the exclusive control
and supervision of the Department of Agriculture. The fund shall be directly

and exclusively used for the following:


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a) Mango tree planting and cultivation; and
b) Skills training and capital development for the mango industry.

SECTION 4. Mango Capital of the Philippines — The Province of
Zambales is hereby declared and granted the official designation as the Mango
Capital of the Philippines.

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations — The Department of
Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Department of
Science and Technology and the Department of Trade and Industry, shall
issue and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement the
provisions of this Act.

SECTION 6. Appropriations — For the effective implementation of this
Act, the amount of Two Hundred Million Pesos (PhP200,000,000.00) is hereby
appropriated from the current and annual budgetary allocation of the
Department of Agriculture, fifty percent of which shall serve as the initial
amount for the Mango Subsidy Fund under Section 3 hereof. Thereafter, such
sums as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included

in the annual budget of the DA under the General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause — All laws and parts thereof inconsistent
with any provisions of this Act shall be deemed repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 8. Effectivity Clause — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15)
days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,