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Second Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. NO. 2470
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Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO IN THE PROVINCE OF 
CAVITE AS THE "TINAPA CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES"
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This measure seeks to declare the Municipality of Rosario in the Province of 
Cavite as the "Tinapa Capital of the Philippines" in order to promote and recognize 
the industry of tinapa or smoked fish, and to further boost its production and 
competitiveness in both the domestic and foreign markets.
The history of the Municipality of Rosario can be traced back as a humble 
fishing town. During the Spanish period, it was originally called Tejero which 
originated from the Spanish word "teJer"ov "to weave" as weaving fish nets was the 
main occupation of the women.1 During the Philippine Revolution, the town was 
called Salinas because of its prominent saltmaking industry.2
Among many exquisite fish products such as daing (fried fish), bagoong (fish 
paste), and pads (fish sauce), Rosario is most associated with the finest and world- 
renowned smoked fish or Jlnapang Salinas. The famous Tmapang Salinas has been 
considered as a cultural heritage by many Cavitenos. Likewise, the Municipality of 
Rosario celebrates the "Tinapa Festival" every month of October to honor and 
promote the renowned local produce to bring competitiveness and international 
recognition.
1 Municipality of Rosario. History of Rosario. Information retrieved from https://rosariocavite.ph/about-rosario
2 Ibid.


As such, it is high time that the nation recognizes the said municipality as the 
"Tinapa Capital of the Philippines" as it will further boost its production, as well as 
provide additional livelihood to its residents.
In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this measure is earnestly
sought.
RAMO^ONG REVILLA, JR.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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s. No. 2470
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AN ACT
DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROSARIO IN THE PROVINCE OF 
CAVITE AS THE ”T1NAPA CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES"
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the 
State to promote industrialization and full employment based on sound agricultural 
development and agrarian reform, through industries that make full and efficient use 
of human and natural resources, and which are competitive in both domestic and 
foreign markets. Towards this end, the State shall recognize the contribution of the 
tinapa industry for the economic growth and development of the country in the 
promotion of industrial and commercial exportation.
SECTION 2. Tinapa Capital of the Philippines. - It is hereby declared that the 
Municipality of Rosario in the Province of Cavite as the "Tinapa Capital of the 
Philippines".
SECTION 3. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,