Republic of the Philippines {
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

1150

H. No.

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish multipurpose fish breeding stations as well as crab,
prawn and shrimp hatcheries in the 1° District, Province of Nueva Ecija. The
objective is to teach and employ constituents in the science of breeding crabs,
prawns, shrimps and inland fishes for the purpose of harnessing the aquatic natural
resources of the locality. When properly implemented, the venture will not only be
capable of improving the district or province's economy, it will also play a part in the
establishment of an industry that is valuable to the national economy.

The establishments would be placed under the supervision of the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA) for the
purpose of employing the expertise of said agency and to assure the successful
implementation of the same. BFAR-DA as an administrative agency of the
government is comprised by experts in a specific field of specialization under its
jurisdiction. Hence, the decision to place the aforesaid establishment under the
supervision of the BFAR-DA certainly augurs well for the proposed bill

Moreover, the BFAR shall conduct continuing research and experimentation
on fish, crab, prawn, shrimp culture and fish breeding for the purpose of sustaining
and developing the technological capacity of the people supervising and managing
the establishments.

As it is, there is continuing high demand for shrimps, prawns and others not
only in the domestic market, but in the world as well. In the international scene, the
high value of said sea products has led to dynamic and continuing research
undertakings from both government and private sectors.


Thus, the passage of this bill holds a lot of promise for the country as it will be
able to contribute to the local demand for aforesaid products; and at the same time
build, sustain and develop an export industry that assures much-needed revenue for
the economy.

In view of the foregoing, passage of this bill is earnestly sought. |
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Rep. sell “GING” B.

1° District, Nueva Ecija //



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H.No, 1150

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTIPURPOSE FISH BREEDING STATIONS AND CRAB,
PRAWN AND SHRIMP HATCHERIES IN ALL SUITABLE AREAS IN THE 1°!
DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established under the supervision of the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA),
multipurpose fish breeding stations and crab, prawn and shrimp hatcheries in all
suitable areas in the 1st District of the Province of Nueva Ecija

SEC. 2. The BFAR shall conduct continuing research and experimentation on
fish, crab, prawn and shrimp culture especially as they apply to local conditions, for
the purpose of improving existing technology and for maximizing income potentials
of the fishing industry.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program
the establishment and operationalization of the multipurpose fish breeding stations
and crab, prawn and shrimp hatcheries in all suitable areas in the 1*' District of the
Province of Nueva Ecija, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation

Approved,