Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

ETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2654

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Rep.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a coastal aquaculture center in the Municipality of
Province of I_anao Del Norte.

‘The Province of Lanao Del Norte is blessed with rich fishing grounds in Panguil Bay
and in the coastal areas of the Municipality of Lala facing Panguil Bay. The waters in these
areas are generally free from pollution and provide an ideal place for research and breeding
activities, Fishing in these areas has been an integral part of the local economy and will
continue to be so in the next generations,

In recognition of the sector's actual and potential contributions to the national
economy, its full development should be maximized. The government should take the lead by
allocating considerable resources in research and development by providing a coastal
aquaculture center in the Municipality of Lala, In line with this, it will help the existing
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Lala Aquaculture Fish farm build
stronger partnerships with Local Government Units (LGUs) and improve its services to the
people of the Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao Del Norte.

Furthermore, the approval of this measure shall help in the economic growth and
contribute to national development by providing employment opportunities and a sustainable
aquaculture productivity.

In view of the significance of this measure to national development, the prompt
approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

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SITTIE AMINAH Q. DIMAPORO M@HAMAD KHALID
Second District, Lanao del Norte afiao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no.2854

Introduced by Rep. Sittie Aminah Q. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A COASTAL AQUACULTURE CENTER TO SUPPORT AND
REHABILITATE THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES
NORTHERN MINDANAO BRACKISHWATER AQUACULTURE FISH FARM IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LALA, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE 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), a
coastal aquaculture center to further enhance the operations of the BFAR Northern
Mindanao Brackishwater Aquaculture Fish Farm in the Municipality of Lala,
Province of Lanao Del Norte.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall conduct continuing technological verification
and experimentation on coastal aquaculture, especially as they apply to local
conditions, to discover new methods and technology that will rejuvenate the fishing
industry

SEC. 3, The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
programs the establishment of the coastal aquaculture center and the
rehabilitation of the BFAR Northern Mindanao Brackishwater Aquaculture Fish
Farm in the Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao Del Norte, the funding of which
shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days, the BFAR-DA shall promulgate the necessary
rules and regulations to implement this A

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a ‘newspaper of general circulation

Approved,