Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENT CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4623

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a coastal aquaculture center in the Municipality of Lala,
Province of Lanao Del Norte.

“The Province of Lanao Del Norte is blessed with rich fishing grounds in Panguil Bay
and in the coastal areas of the Municipality of Lala facing Panguil Bay. The waters in these
areas are generally free from pollution and provide an ideal place for research and breeding
activities. Fishing in these areas has been an integral part of the local economy and will
continue to be so in the next generations.

In recognition of the sector’s actual and potential contributions to the national economy,
its full development should be maximized. The government should take the lead by allocating
considerable resources in research and development by providing a coastal aquaculture center
in the Municipality of Lala. In line with this, it will help the existing Bureau of Fisheries and
‘Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Lala Aquaculture Fish farm build stronger partnerships with Local
Government Units (LGUs) and improve its services to the people of the Municipality of Lala,
Province of Lanao Del Norte.

Furthermore, the approval of this measure shall help in the economic growth and
contribute to national development by providing employment opportunities and a sustainable
aquaculture productivity.

In view of the significance of this measure to national development, the prompt
approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

(DIMAPORO ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO
, Lanao del Norte Second District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 4623

Introduced By: Rep. Abdullah D. Dimaporo and Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo.

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COASTAL AQUACULTURE CENTER IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LALA, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau
of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a
coastal aquaculture center in the Municipality of Lala, Province of Lanao Del Norte.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall conduct continuing research and experimentation
on coastal aquaculture, especially as they apply to local conditions, to discover new
methods and technology that will rejuvenate the fishing industry.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
programs the establishment of the coastal aquaculture center in the Municipality of
Lala, Province of Lanao Del Norte, the funding of which shall be included in the
annual General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set
aside from any available local revenue an amount deemed appropriate for their
operationalization.

SEC. 4. The BFAR-DA shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations
to implement this Act.

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,