Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No .. ___ 
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Introduced by HON. JASON P. ALMONTE 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This House Bill proposes the establishment of a 
multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of 
Aloran, Misamis Occidental. The hatchery will be 
designed to support the growth and reproduction of a 
variety of marine species, including fish, shellfish, and 
seaweed. 
The establishment of a hatchery will provide a 
sustainable source of seafood for the local community 
and .surrounding areas, helping to meet the increasing 
demand for fresh, locally-sourced seafood. It would also 
provide a source of income for local fishermen and fish 
farmers, which can help to boost the local economy. 
Additionally, the hatchery will not only generate 
revenue for the municipality through tourism, but also 
create jobs in the hospitality and tourism sectors. 
Moreover, it would help to conserve and protect marine 
species by providing a safe environment for their growth 
and reproduction. This would not only help to preserve 
these species for future generations, but also act as an 
important step in preserving the biodiversity of the local 
marine ecosystem. 
Overall, the establishment of a multi-species 
marine hatchery in Aloran, Misamis Occidental would 
have significant benefits for the local community, marine 
conservation, and the economy. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval o 
earnestly sought. 
February 7, 2023
2:41 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL No. ----
Introduced by HON. JASON P. ALMONTE 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES 
MARINE HATCHERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
ALORAN, PROVINCE OF MIS AMIS 
OCCIDENT AL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS 
THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION I. There shall be established, under 
the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic 
Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BF AR-DA), a 
multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of 
Aloran, Province of Misamis Occidental. 
SEC. 2. The BF AR-DA shall transfer the management 
of the multi-species marine hatchery to the local 
government of Aloran, within two (2) years after its 
construction through a memorandum of agreement. The 
BFAR-DA shall implement a training and phasing-in 
program for the personnel of the local government unit 
concerned on the management and operation of the multi-
species marine hatchery. 
The BF AR-DA shall conduct continuing research 
and experimentation on the breeding and production of marine 
species, especially as they apply to local conditions, to discover 
new methods and technology that shall benefit the fisheries 
industry. 
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in 
the Department's programs the establishment of the multi-
species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Aloran, the 
funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned 
shall set aside funds from any available revenue in an 
amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the 
hatchery. 
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SEC. 4. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of 
this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall issue the 
rules and regulations on the supervision, operation, 
monitoring, and the eventual transfer of the management 
of the multi-species marine hatchery to the local 
government of Aloran. 
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,