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16" CONGRESS

SECOND REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 4887

Introduced by HON. MANUEL S. AGYAO

EXPLANATORY

‘This Bill seeks to establish a bamboo-growing demonstration farm in the Lone District
of Kalinga for the purpose of promoting the commercial value of bamboo and expanding the
livelihood opportunities of the residents in the district, This is a refiled bill from the 15" Congress.

‘The Province of Kalinga is an agricultural area that thrives on indigenous raw materials
for industrial production. For years, the residents of Kalinga have engaged in small scale industries
manufacturing bamboo furniture, gift items, musical instruments, house wares and decorative
pieces, However, these same residents have little support from their local government units and
sadly from the agencies concerned. Presently, there has been a significant rise in the demand for
these goods, however there is no assurance of an adequate supply of raw materials for advent
increase in production, It is therefore imperative to ensure adequate supply of this versatile raw
material.

Bamboo has gained increased attention as an alternative crop with multiple uses and
benefits as food, as agricultural product, as ornaments, and even as an alternative residential
material due to its durable quality. Thus, there is a need to establish a demonstration farm solely for
the commercial growing of bamboos particularly in the Lone District of Kalinga. The demonstration
farm proposed to be established herein focuses on teaching residents how to apply the proper
scientific technology for growing bamboos at a faster rate. Likewise, the demonstration farm will
also increase the environmental awareness and conservation among the people in the surrounding
area,

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


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila
16" CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House BiLLNo, 4887

Introduced by Rep. Manuel 8. Agyao

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEMONSTRATION FARM IN THE LONE DISTRICT OF
KALINGA TO PROMOTE THE COMMERCIAL GROWING OF BAMBOO AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR.

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

SECTION 1. A Bamboo: Growing Demonstration Farm is hereby established in the Lone
District of Kalinga for the purpose of promoting the commercial growing of bamboo and expanding,
the livelihood opportunities of the residents of the province.

SECTION 2. Within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act, the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources shall, through the Ecosystem Research and Development
Bureau (ERDB), identify the most suitable site for the Demonstration farm in the Lone District of
Kalinga. The ERDB shall also extend the necessary technical assistance for the growing and
harvesting of bamboo tress, and the maintenance and development of the demonstration farm.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Departinent of Environment and Natural Resources under the
current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for its continued
implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect immediately upon its approval.

Approved.