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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session
3213

House Bill No.

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Introduced by Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy ill

EXPLANATORY NOTE

When nature is unkind, or man-made reasons thwart what might othermcs have
been even slightly profitable harvests.

Since time immemorial, farmers have invested sweat, tears and blood to
hamess land before break of dawn, and jealously watched their crops grow, with
fervent prayers for bountiful harvest. Despite setbacks year in and out, they have
Persevered so that we would not unnecessarily suffer for lack

The recognition of farmers ~ living or dead — as our national heroes, is
long overdue. Hence, government departments — especially the Departments of

— which can slip by and be fleeting — but for a month. This bill seeks the
declaration of August as “Buwan ng Magsasaka’ or “National Farmer's Month.”

rag uraged to be held for a month exalting our farmers. CHED, DA, DAR, DosT,
their related agencies and offices, DILG and all local government units are
likewise so enjoined, and may also hold activities fating them for exemplary
practices, amongst others.

Farmers’ Days had been declared by previous administrations including
Presidents Jose P. Laurel and Ferdinand Marcos, but it is to be noted that these


that by doing so, more will be encouraged to enter farming as a profession and
noble vocation.

In view of this representation’s burning desire to correct the neglect of this
Sector and restore their dignity, immediate approval of this measure is eamestly
sought.

FAUSTINO MICHAEL CARLOS T. DY lil
5! District, Isabela


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ’
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No. 3213

INTRODUCED BY REP. FAUSTINO MICHAEL CARLOS T, DY IIT

‘AN ACT TO DECLARE AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS NATIONAL FARMERS’ MONTH,
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as “Farmers’ Month Act.”

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared a Policy of the State
to promote and thus increase nationwide awareness of the significance of farmers in»
the society by mandating a month-long celebration in ‘schools and relevant government
Offices,

SECTION 3. August of every year is hereby declared as “Buwan ng
Magsasaka.”

SECTION 4. The Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education,
Departments of Agriculture, Agrarian Reform, Science and Technology, and Interior
and Local Government, discharge the following functions and responses:

a) Plan and conduct month-long programs appropriate to their respective
department;

») Allocate the necessary sums for activities feting exemplary farmers;
©) DepEd to include relevant lessons concerning farmers and farming, e.g.,

history and historical Personalities, farming activities, etc., in the Basic Education
curriculum;

d) CHED to enjoin state universities and colleges and private educational
institutions offering agriculture-related courses to celebrate the “Farmers Month;”

©) Advertise the month-long celebration widely with minimal cost, including
visible declarations on-site and online;

‘Monitor and ensure that their satelite offices are observing this


celebration, as appropriate.

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. —- The Department of
Education, as lead, shall formulate the necessary programs, rules and regulations
with the collaboration of the Departments of Agriculture, Agrarian Reform, Science
and Technology, and Interior and Local Government, and CHED, and their attached
Offices to implement this Act within ninety (90) days after its effectivity,

SECTION 6. Penal Provision. — Any government employee or official who
violates any provision of this Act shall be punished with a fine not exceeding PhP»
00

000.00,

SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. - Ail acts, decrees, letters of instruction,
issuances, orders, or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Act are
hereby deemed repealed or modified accordingly.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause. - If any part of this Act is declared
unconstitutional, the rest of the Provisions shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication
in two newspapers of general Circulation or in the Official Gazette,

APPROVED.