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H.No. 4458

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

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

Carles is a second class municipality in the province of lloilo. Based on the
2014 census, it has a population of 70,204 people. It is famous in Panay island for its
rich fishing grounds, It is the northernmost municipality in the province and is 142
kilometers (88 mi) from the provincial capital, lloilo City, and 71 kilometers (44 mi)
from Roxas City. The land area is 11,204.68 hectares while the territorial waters are
367,625 hectares.

The Municipality of Carles lies in the Visayan Sea triangle, an imaginary
triangle extending from the provinces of Iloilo, Negros, Cebu, Samar, and Masbate.
This triangle is a part of the "Sulu-Sulaweisi Triangle" of the Sulu Sea and neighboring
Indonesia where a large concentration of marine organisms coupled with climate
conditions support a massive marine ecosystem. Various commercial species are
harvested along Carles' waters, namely mackerel, barracuda, sardines, shad,
pompano, grouper, squid, cuttlefish, shrimp, prawns, shells, seaweed and others.
‘These catches from Carles' water territory are brought to Estancia's fish port,

This Bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the municipality
of Carles to ensure that it will continue its strategic importance in commercial fishing
which is the main source of food and livelihood of its people. In addition, this initiative
also presents a viable solution to the problem of poverty.

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

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

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 4458

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CARLES, 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 Carles 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 Carles, Province of lloilo.

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 Carles, 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,