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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE ) i
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRI [TATIVES
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Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTISPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF AJUY, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Ajuy is a second class municipality in the province of lloilo. According to the
2010 census, it had a population of 47,248 people. The town is composed of 34
barangays with a total land area of 17,557.19 hectares. Ajuy is a coastal municipality
and agricultural at the same time.

The town is characterized by an irregular terrain with high mountain ranges in
the upper western part, rolling hills, flat plains and coastal plains. There are no major
rivers in the town but only tributary rivers and creeks such as the Gubaton river, Balogo
river, Ga-as river, Pili river, Barrido river, Culasi creek, Nabaye creek, Dulang creek,
Piliwan creek, and Serruco river which are the sources of sand and gravel, quarry,
irrigation water, and other sources of livelihood among the people living near the river
bank.

Majority of the people still rely on farming and fisheries for subsistence. Rice,
com, and sugarcane comprise the major agricultural Products of Ajuy. Along its coastal
barangays, prawns, crabs and all kinds of fishes are abundant during peak fishing
Months. Livestock, poultry raising, and tree farming are secondary sources of income
of some farmers.

This town has several tourism potential areas that include the island of
Calabazas which is home to the "Parola", Nasidman Island, Bay-ang Point at Barangay
Bay-ang Peninsula, Salog beach located at the island of Punta Buri, and Panalikdikon
Falls in Barangay Tipacla.

This Bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the municipality of
Ajuy to catalyze the development of aquaculture in the town which can provide both
direct and indirect employment to its people.

The approval of this Bill will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries. It will also help increase the income of fisher folks
who, together with farmers, require the consistent Support of the national government


The bill was deliberated and approved on Third Reading by the House of
Representatives during the 17" Congress.

In view thereof, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

RAUL “soso 6.7 UPAS


EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE )
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES. )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No, 1119

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTISPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF AJUY, PROVINCE OF ILOILO 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
multispecies marine hatchery in the Municipality of Ajuy, Province of lloilo.

SECTION 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within three (3) years after the establishment of the
multispecies marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the Northern
lloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) through a memorandum of agreement. The
BFAR-DA shall implement a training and phasing-in program for NIPSC personnel on
the management and operation of the multispecies marine hatchery.

The BFAR-DA and the NIPSC 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.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs,
the establishment of the multispecies marine hatchery in the Municipality of Ajuy,
Province of lloilo, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The NIPSC concerned shall set aside funds from any available
revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the Department of
Agriculture and the NIPSC shall issue the rules and regulations on the establishment,
Supervision, monitoring, and the eventual transfer of the management of the
multispecies marine hatchery to the NIPSC.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,