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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN DIONISIO, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

San Dionisio is a fourth class municipality in the province of lloilo, According to
the 2010 census, it had a population of 33,650 people. The town is composed of 29
barangays. San Dionisio is a coastal municipality and agricultural at the same time.

Majority of the people still rely on farming and fisheries for subsistence. Rice,
corn, and sugarcane comprise the major agricultural products of San Dionisio. Along
its coastal barangays, prawns, crabs and all kinds of fishes are abundant during peak
fishing months. Livestock, poultry raising, and tree farming are secondary sources of
income of some farmers.

This town has several tourism potential areas located in Barangays Poblacion
and Sua,

This Bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the municipality
of San Dionisio to catalyze the development of aquaculture in the town which can
provide both direct and indirect employment to its people.

The approval of this Bill will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries. It will also help increase the income of fisher
folks who, together with farmers, require the consistent support of the national
government.

In view thereof, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

RAUL “eqpor: C. TYPAS


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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 4461

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF SAN DIONISIO, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Establishment of Multi-Species
Marine Hatchery in the Municipality of San Dionisio Act.”

SECTION 2. Establishment of Multi-Species Marine Hatchery - There shall be
established under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine hatchery in the
Municipality of San Dionisio, Province of Iloilo.

SECTION 3. Supervision of the BFAR - Within three (3) years after the construction
of the multi-species marine hatchery, the BFAR-DA shall transfer its management to
the Northern lloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC). It shall implement a training and
phasing-in program for NIPSC personnel on the management and operation of the
multi-species marine hatchery.

SECTION 4. Continuing Research- The BFAR-DA and NIPSC shall conduct
continuing research and development on the multi-species marine hatchery to
discover new methods that will enhance the fishing industry.

SECTION 5. Budget Allocation. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the
Department of Agriculture's programs the establishment of the multi-species marine
hatchery in the Municipality of San Dionisio, lloilo, the funding of which shall be
included in the General Appropriations Act. The NIPSC shall set aside funds from any
available revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the
hatchery.

SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The BFAR-DA and the
NIPSC shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and
the transfer or withdrawal by the BFAR, of the multi-species marine hatchery.

SECTION 7. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,