Republic of the Philippines
Honse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4026

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This Bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose fish breeding station and
crab, prawn and lobster hatchery in Brgy. Ata-atahon in the Municipality of
Nasipit, Agusan del Norte.

The Province of Agusan del Norte has good water quality source which
has characteristics suitable for the breeding, propagation and hatchery of
fish, (particularly bangus and lapu-lapu) prawns, crab and lobster. With the
establishment of a multi-purpose fish breeding station and crab, prawn and
lobster hatchery, stable and continuous supply of fry and fingerlings for
dispersal to different communal bodies all over the province can be ensured.
Also, sufficient supply of fish and other marine products can be achieved
because there will be a station where fry will be nurtured to fingerlings sizes
before they are released to the sea.

In line with the State policy for the provision of support to our
fisheries sector with appropriate technology and research and other basic
services, this measure will help maximize income potential and improve
existing technology of the fishing industry through the provision of readily
available resources. With this, increase in production is expected, thereby
contributing to the target of the government for food security and long-term
sustainability of marine and aquatic resources.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
Honse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metrn Manila
SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 4026

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-PURPOSE FISH BREEDING STATION
AND CRAB, PRAWN, SHRIMP AND LOBSTER HATCHERY
IN BARANGAY ATA-ATAHON, MUNICIPALITY OF NASIPIT,
PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL NORTE
AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, a Multi-purpose Fish Breeding Station and
Crab, Prawn, Shirmp and Lobster Hatchery in Barangay Ata-atahon,
Municipality of Nasipit, Province of Agusan del Norte.

Section 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall conduct
continuing research and experiment on fish, crab, prawn, shrimp and
lobster culture especially as they apply to local conditions, for the purpose of
improving existing technology and for maximizing income potentials of the
fishing industry.

Section 3. The Department of Agriculture shall formulate the rules and
regulation necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 4. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
program the establishment and operationalization of the said breeding
station and hatchery, the funding of which shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act.

Section 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,