Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard Guintu 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 5, Article XIII of the Philippine Constitution recognizes the role of the 
state in providing farmers and farmworkers appropriate technology and research, and 
adequate financial production, marketing, and other support services. 
It was reported by the Department of Agriculture in 2024 that the country is 
losing an average of 342,000 metric tons of rice, which is equivalent to Php7.89 billion 
in post-harvest losses per year. Unfortunately, losses incurred during post-harvest also 
affects the income of our farmers. It was noted by the Institute of Food Science and 
Technology, Food Science Cluster, University of the Philippines - Los Baños (2016), 
that post-harvest losses in our country is primarily due to “the lack of modern 
agriculture technologies, resources and skills, infrastructure, support for research, 
innovation, and agricultural workers.”  
This proposed measure seeks to establish warehouses and rice mills, as well as 
the corresponding machineries needed for its operation, to every rice-producing city 
and municipality in our country. In the initial phase of the implementation of this 
proposed measure, there shall be established one rice mill and warehouse in every 
district with at least one rice-producing city or municipality. Therefore, this proposed 
measure shall enable our farmers satisfy their material needs, and consequently, raise 
their income. 
While our country aims to increase food production, it is of utmost importance 
to complement this with policies and programs that aim to reduce post-harvest losses. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
IVAN HOWARD A. GUINTU 
Representative, 1st District of Capiz 
July 14, 2025
8:02 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
Introduced by Representative Ivan Howard Guintu 
AN ACT  
PROVIDING FOR POST-HARVEST FACILITIES TO FARMERS 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title.  This Act shall be known as the "Post-Harvest Facilities Support 
Act". 
SEC 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote agricultural and rural 
development. Specifically, the State aims to raise farm incomes to a level high enough to allow 
farmers to satisfy their material needs and enhance their self-esteem. It is also the policy of the 
State to encourage and strengthen non-government organizations, such as farmer organizations, 
cooperatives, and enterprises 
SEC 3. Post-Harvest Facilities.- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), in 
consultation with the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Agrarian Reform 
(DAR), and farmer cooperatives shall construct warehouses and rice mills in every rice-
producing municipality and city in the Philippines: Provided, That in the initial phase of the 
program, every district with at least one rice-producing municipality shall be the beneficiary of 
at least one warehouse and rice mill. 
Additionally, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in consultation with the DA, DAR, 
and farmer cooperatives, shall provide the equipment and machinery required to operate these 
warehouses and rice mills as well as the necessary transport facilities. 
SEC 4. Acquisition of Farmer Cooperatives. -The warehouses and rice mills, including the 
equipment and machinery required to operate them, shall be sold at cost to accredited farmer 
cooperatives which will be given twenty-five (25) years to amortize the facilities. 
SEC 5. Funding.- The amount of One Billion Pesos (Php l,000,000,000.00) is initially 
appropriated for the program. In subsequent years, funding for the program shall be 
incorporated in the General Appropriations Act. 
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SEC 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -Within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of 
this Act, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Trade and Industry shall jointly 
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act. 
 
SEC 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected by such declaration shall remain in full force 
and effect. 
 
SEC 8. Repealing Clause. - All laws, executive orders, decrees, rules and regulations, or any 
part thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act are deemed repealed or modified 
accordingly. 
 
SEC 9. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in 
at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved.