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Introduced bv Senator Antonio “Sonnv” F. Trillanes IV 
.EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The development of the duck industry in the country is synonymous to improvements in 
livelihood and general well-being of the people in rural areas. Not only will it improve the lot of 
a significant number of farmers in the sector but will also enhance essentially the economy of 
agricultural communities in the countryside. 
Pursuant to this noble intention, this bill seeks to establish the Philippine Center for Duck 
Research and Development (FCDRD) that will undertake focused policies, programs, and 
projects on duck breeding, production, and marketing systems. The PCDRD also intends to 
conduct training and capacity-building for duck farmers, as well as provide other forms of 
support and technical assistance to beneficiaries. 
Moreover, the thrust of this bill is in consonance with the expressed policies of the State to 
develop and promote a self-reliant national economy, encourage and support private enterprise 
so as to generate employment and livelihood opportunities especially for the poor and the 
marginalized. Further, it supports another priority course of action of the State to develop the 
country’s human resource through training and education particularly in science and technology. 
Notably, the creation of a center for duck research and development in the Philippines hopes to 
alleviate living conditions in local communities and at the same time contribute to the growth of 
the national economy. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is thus earnestly sought. 
*TL- 
AN 0 0 “SO 
Y” F. TRILLANES IV 
Senator 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPWS 
First Regular Session 
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Introduced by Senator Antonio “Sonny” F. Trillanes IV 
AN ACT 
CREATING 
THE 
PHILIPPINE 
CENTER 
FOR 
DUCK 
RESEARCH 
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DEVELOPMENT TO PROMOTE THE PHILIPPINE DUCK INDUSTRY AND FOR 
OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Duck Act of 2008.” 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. The Constitution provides that the State shall develop a 
self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos. It also 
provides that the State support indigenous and appropriate technological capacities that. will 
upgrade national productivity and economy. The development of the Philippine duck industry is 
a significant measure towards the goal of maximizing and modernizing the country’s agro- 
industrial capabilities. Specifically, the Philippine Duck Act serves to promote research and 
development in breeding, nutrition, production, post-harvest and processing including the 
marketing system of duck eggs, meat, feathers, and other products. 
Sec. 3. Defnltion of Term. As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean: 
(a) “Philippine Center for Duck Research and Development” refers to the National Duck 
Research and Development Center at the University of the Philippines-Los Baflos (UPLB), the 
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BAI Duck Research Station in Tiaong Quezon and other duck R&D stations in Luzon, Visayas, 
and Mindanao which shall be created pursuant to this Act; 
(b) “Duck” refers to any of the two species: Mallard ( h a s  Platyrhynchos) and Muscovy 
(Cairina moschatah 
(c) “Mule duck” refers to the progeny of the inter-specific cross between the Mallard 
and the Muscovy ducks; 
(d) “Ducklings” refer to young ducks not more than one month old; 
(e) “Ready-to-lay ducks” refer to female ducks that have been raised from ducklings 
stage to about four to five months old and are about to lay eggs; 
(f) “Commercial duck f m ’ ’  refers to those that are keeping at least 1000 heads of adult 
ducks at any given time; 
(g) “Semi-Commercial duck farm” refers to those that are keeping between 500 to 1,000 
adult ducks at any given time; 
(h) “Small holder or backyard duck farm” refers to fums keeping less than 500 adult 
ducks at any given time. 
(i) “Balut” refers to incubated duck eggs with an embryo of about 14 to 18 days old; 
0) “Balutan” refers to the machine or equipment used for incubating duck eggs for the 
purpose of producing “balut” including day-old ducklings; 
(k) “Hatchery” refers to the enterprise dedicated to the incubation of duck eggs and 
hatching of ducklings; 
(1) “Duck breeding” refers to the genetic improvement of the economic characteristics 
of ducks. 
Sec. 4. Creation of the PhilQpine Center for Duck Research and Development. There is 
hereby created a Philippine Center for Duck Research and Development, hereafter referred to as 
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the PCDRD which shall be under the supervision and control of the Department of Agriculture 
@A). 
Sec. 5. Powers and Functions of PCDD. The PCDRD shall have the following powers 
and functions: 
(a) Undertake research in breeding, feeding and nutrition, production and management 
systems of ducks, post-harvest technologies, products development, and, marketing systems of 
duck eggs and meat; 
(b) Develop and make available to duck farmers genetically improved duck strains as 
well as technologies for improved management systems; 
(c) Develop and make available technologies for improved feeding and management as 
well as methods for processing duck eggs, meat, feathers, and other products; 
(d) Provide training and research and development (R & D) for' duck farmers and duck 
egg processors to enhance their productivity and business profitability; 
(e) Serve as the repository of knowledge and technology on ducks as well as the center 
for the conservation of duck germplasm in the country; 
(f) Enter into Memoranda of Agreement and receive donations through the Department 
of Agriculture from local and foreign sources. Upon recommendation of the PCDRD Advisory 
Board, the individual PCDRD zonal centers may enter into agreements directly with funding 
agencies through their respective head of agency. 
Sec. 6. Priorities. The PCDRD shall give priority to the following activities: 
(a) Research and development in breeding and genetics, feeding and nutrition, production 
and management systems, processing technology and marketing-all 
towards increasing 
productivity of ducks, quality of processed duck products, and profitability of farmers and 
processors; 
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(b) Field testing of newly-developed stocks and other production and processing 
technologies; 
(c) Propagation of field-tested superior strains for multiplication at the various zonal 
duck centers; 
(d) Distribution of field-tested strains by zonal duck centers to duck producers; 
(e) Conservation of duck germplasm, management of database and banks, dissemination 
of economics, and marketing information of ducks and duck products. 
See. 7. PCDRD Advisory Board The PCDRD Advisory Board shall be composed of the 
following: 
(a) Secretary of the Department of Agriculture @A) or his representative, as Chairman; 
(b) Undersecretary for Operations, DA, as Vice-chairman; 
(c) Chancellor of the University of the Philippines-Los Bafios, and/ or the President of 
the State College or University where a duck R & D station which shall be established pursuant 
to this Act; 
(d) Executive Director, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural 
Resources, Research and Development (PCARRD); 
(e) Executive Director, Livestock Development Council, DA; 
(f) Director, Bureau of Agricultural Research, DA; 
(g) Director of the Bureau of Animal Industry, DA; 
(h) Private sector representative to be appointed by the Board;-and. 
(i) Three 
Duck 
Industry 
Association 
of 
the 
Philippines, 
Inc. 
(DIAPI) 
representatives from Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao to be appointed by the Board coming from the 
Regional DIAPI organizations. 
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Sec. 8. Functions of the PCDRD Bonrd The PCDRD Advisory Board shall perform the 
following functions: 
(a) Formulate policies, programs, projects for the development of duck industry in the 
country; 
(b) Review and recommend the annual budget of PCDRD; 
(c) Evaluate the implementation, efficiency, and effectiveness of the programs and 
projects of the PCDRD. 
(d) Recommend the establishment or abolition of the duck R & D stations as may be 
deemed necessary. 
Sec. 9. Executive Director of PCDRD. The Executive Director of the PCDRD shall have 
a PhD degree, preferably in the animal sciences. He shall be appointed by the Secretary of the 
Department of Agriculture. He shall perform the following functions: 
(a) Oversee the implementation of the policies, programs and projects of the PCDRD; 
(b) Assist the PCDRD Board in the review, evaluation, and monitoring of the duck R & 
D programs and projects; and 
(c) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the PCDRD Advisory Board. 
Sec. 10. Appointments of Division Chiefi. The Division Chiefs of the R & D stations in 
the host agencies or academic institutions shall be recommended by the PCDRD Executive 
Director and appointed by their respective agency heads. The directors shall include a director 
for research and extension and a director for operations and management. 
Sec. 11. Functions of Division Chiefs. - Subject to the policies of the PCDRD, the 
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division chiefs of the duck R & D stations shall perform the following functions: 
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(a) Administer the policies, programs, and projects of the PCDRD in their respective 
stations; 
(b) Recommends the creation of divisions and sections including the staffing pattern of 
their stations; 
(c) Prepare the budgetary expenditures of their stations, 
(d) Approve the expenditures of their respective budget; 
(e) Recommend to their respective agency heads the appointment of personnel and 
consultants; 
(f) Recommend policies, programs, and projects to the Executive Director of the 
PCDRD; and, 
(g) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Director of the 
PCDRD. 
Sec. 12. Implementation and CoordZnatlon of Programs. The PCDRD Advisory Board 
through the Executive Director shall coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of the 
PCDRD programs. It shall identify, through the Division Chiefs of different implementing 
stations, the programs and projects on breeding and genetics, nutrition, reproductive physiology, 
production and management systems, hatchery management, products development, g d  
marketing. The Advisory Board shall also formulate strategies on the use of information and 
technology to farmers and other end-users. The center shall be established in University of the 
Philippines-Los Baflos, while its R I% D stations will be located in different regions, as follows: 
1. BAI Livestock and Poultry farm in Tiaong, Quezon 
2. Central Lumn State University 
3. Leyte State University, Baybay, Leyte 
4. Western Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Research Center (WESMIARC), Ipil, 
Zamboanga Sibugay 
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The said stations shall pursue various R & D projects and activities that will best serve 
farmers and end-users in different parts of the country. 
Sec. 13. 
Farmers’ Participation, Farmers shall be encouraged to establish and 
strengthen farmers’ associations and cooperatives. These will serve as focal points for technical 
assistance and technological transfer on breeding, nutrition, management and production, 
product development, and marketing of ducks and duck products. 
Sec. 14. Beneficiaries. Duck raisers, hatchery operators, and duck egg processors in the 
country shall be the primary beneficiaries of the PCDRD. The general consuming public will 
also benefit from PCDRD. 
Sec. 15. Participation of Local Government Units. The PCDRD and local government 
units that are involved in the development of duck industry in their areas shall jointly implement 
projects and programs relevant to the goals of the Duck Act. 
Sec. 16. Use of Funds. Not more than forty percent (40%) of the funds allocated under 
this Act and subsequent annual appropriations shall be used for personal services and 
maintenance and operating expenses. Thirty-five (35%) shall be allocated for R & D and twenty- 
five percent (25%) for extension services and stock distribution. 
Sec. 17. Annual Report. The PCDRD shall submit an annual report to the Office of the 
President, the Senate, and the House of Representatives indicating among others, the number of 
genetically improved ducks for distribution to farmer-beneficiaries, the technologies developed, 
and, the potential economic benefits of the programs. 
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Sec. 18. AppropriatzOn. The amount necessary to carry out the provision of this Act shall 
be included in the General Appropriations Act of the year following its enactment into law and 
thereafter. 
Set. 19. Repealing Clause. All laws, executive orders, rules and regulations, or parts 
thereof inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Provided, 
however, that nothing in this Act shall amend, modify or repeal the provisions of Republic Act 
7160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code. 
See. 20. Effectivi& Clause. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers in general circulation. 
Approved, 
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