Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Food security is an increasingly important topic in view of the rising global population 
and climate change that threatens agriculture and food production. The Philippines is 
already heavily resorting to massive importation of crops, vegetables and fish. 
With the increasing population and corresponding demand in food supply, we must 
utilize advanced systems to grow more food while conserving earth's limited 
resources. This proposed measure seeks to promote the use of aeroponics, 
hydroponics, and aquaponics technology in agricultural production of high value fish, 
crops and vegetable to further increase volume of agricultural production and ensure 
food security and safety. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
May 15, 2023
9:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ____
Introduced by HON. LUIS RAYMUND “LRAY” F. VILLAFUERTE, JR. 
AN ACT 
PROMOTING THE USE OF AEROPONICS, HYDROPONICS AND AQUAPONICS 
FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH VALUE FISH, CROPS AND VEGETABLES, 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the "Soilless Agricultural 
Production Act." 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to 
reaffirm the fundamental right of every person to food security. The attainment of 
self-sufficiency in the field of food production is therefore adopted as a primary State 
policy. For this purpose, key reforms for the advancement of, and support to 
agricultural advancement in technology adaptation are hereby promoted in order to 
ensure the food security of the country. 
Furthermore, the State commits itself to the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies 
and the active development of modern, appropriate and cost-effective, and 
environmentally safe agricultural technology in order to ensure and provide food 
security and safety. 
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. – For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall 
mean or be understood as follows: 
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"Aeroponics" shall refer to the process of growing vegetation in an air or mist 
environment without the use of soil or an aggregate medium. Aeroponic growing is 
considered to be safe and ecologically friendly for producing natural and healthy 
plants and crop. 
 
"Hydroponics"shall refer to the method of growing plants in a water based, nutrient 
rich solution. The basic premise behind hydroponics is to allow the plant roots to 
come in direct contact with the nutrient solution, while also having access to oxygen, 
which is essential for proper growth. 
 
"Aquaponics" shall refer to the integration of aquaculture and hydroponic plant 
production in a closed-loop water system that simultaneously grows both plants and 
fish. In a symbiotic relationship, the waste that is produced by fish in water tanks, 
which could become toxic for the fish if not cleaned, is used directly or converted by 
bacteria into useful nutrients for plants. 
 
Sec. 4. Use of Aeroponics, Hydroponics, and Aquaponics Technologies. – The 
Department of Agriculture (DA) is hereby mandated to promote the use of aeroponics, 
hydroponics, and aquaponics technologies as instruments to further improve the 
production of high value fish, crops and vegetables in the country and address food 
security concerns. 
 
Idle government lands owned by either national or local governments or available 
land resources in state universities and colleges shall be considered for fish fanning 
and growing crops and vegetables using aeroponics, hydroponics, or aquaponics 
technology, whichever is applicable. 
 
Sec. 5. 
Comprehensive 
Research 
on 
Aeroponics, 
Hydroponics, 
and 
Aquaponics Technologies Applied in Agricultural Production. – For purposes of 
this Act, the Secretary of the DA is hereby mandated to conduct a comprehensive 
research and information drive on aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics 
technologies applied in agricultural production. 
 
The DA is further enjoined to support research activities aimed at expanding the 


 
 
knowledge and understanding of aeroponics, hydroponics, and aquaponics 
technologies and to invest in advance technology research in order to adopt state 
of-the-art technologies to promote agricultural production of high value fish, crops and 
vegetables. 
 
Sec. 6. Inclusion of Aeroponics, Hydroponics and Aquaponics Technologies in 
Agricultural Training. – Aeroponics, Hydroponics, and Aquaponics technologies, as 
used in agricultural production, shall be integrated in the academic curriculum for 
secondary and tertiary level students of both public and private academic institutions, 
who are studying courses on Agriculture, Practical Arts, Home Economics and/or 
other subjects related to agriculture. 
 
The Department of Education (DepEd), in coordination with the Commission on 
Higher Education (CHED), shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for 
the implementation of this section within ninety (90) days from the date of effectivity 
hereof. 
 
Sec. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). – Within ninety (90) days from 
the effectivity of this Act, the DA, in consultation with the Department of Science and 
Technology (DOST), shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and 
regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. 
 
Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations or other 
issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
Sec. 9. Appropriation. – The amount necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act 
shall be included and incorporated in the annual general appropriations of the DA, 
DepEd, and Commission on Higher Education (CHED). 
 
Sec. 10. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall 
remain in force and effect. 
 


 
 
Sec. 11. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days 
following the completion of its publication either in the Official Gazette or in a 
newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
 
Approved,