Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA R. SALVADOR-TAMBUNTING 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Agriculture employs about a third of the Filipino workforce, and yet its share in the Philippines’ 
gross domestic product is only at 10.18 percent. At present, the country’s agriculture sector 
remains to be the nation’s poorest and agricultural workers remain among the most 
disadvantaged groups in our society.  
Considering these, it is incumbent upon the State to introduce much needed agriculture-based 
initiatives which could help agricultural workers. One such initiative involves the breeding, 
propagation, utilization and sustained development of native animals. “Native animals” refer to 
breeds of chickens, pigs, cattle, goats, sheep, ducks and other domesticated farm animals that 
are more adapted to the environmental conditions of the Philippines, having emerged through a 
long process of natural selection. 
These native animals, despite being more suited to the environmental conditions in the 
Philippines, fail to compete with imports from other countries as they are generally smaller in 
body size, slower in their growth rate, and poorer in their feed conversion efficiency. Considering 
the potential of the production of native animals in increasing and improving the lives of farmers, 
this measure proposes to create the Philippine Native Animal Development Center which shall be 
responsible for the conservation, propagation and promotion of native animals in the country.  
On behalf of the people of Parañaque City’s Second District, and for the common good of the 
Filipino people, the approval of the said measure is earnestly sought. 
JOY MYRA R. SALVADOR-TAMBUNTING 
2nd District, Parañaque City 
October 15, 2021
11:05 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
Introduced by HON. JOY MYRA R. SALVADOR-TAMBUNTING 
AN ACT 
PROMOTING THE SCIENTIFIC PROPAGATION, PROCESSING, UTILIZATION AND 
DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE NATIVE ANIMALS, HEREBY CREATING THE 
PHILIPPINE NATIVE ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
Section 1. Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Philippine Native Animal Development Act.” 
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. – The Constitution provides that the State shall develop a self-
reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos, and shall provide for 
the preservation, conservation and development of comprehensive rural development and 
agrarian reform. It also provides that the State shall support indigenous, appropriate, and self-
reliant scientific and technological capabilities, and their application to the country's productive 
systems and national life. Towards this end, a comprehensive program for the promotion and 
development of native animals shall be established, creating what is to be known as the Philippine 
Native Animal Development Center. 
Sec. 3. Definition of Terms. – As  used in this Act, the following terms shall mean: 
a) Philippine Native Animal Development Center refers to the National Swine and Poultry
Development Center of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), and those that will be created
pursuant to this Act;
b) Smallholder Farmer refers to a farmer owning or cultivating five (5) hectares or less of
farmland;
c) Native Animals refer to animals found in one geographical location that developed unique
physical characteristics, behavior, product attributes, adapted to the local environment
and are products of selection with no infusion of exotic breed for at least five (5)
generations. Examples include, but are not limited to, (native) chickens, goats, pigs,
ducks, cattle, sheep and horses.
Sec. 4. Creation of the Philippine Native Animal Development Center. – There is hereby 
created a Philippine Native Animal Development Center, hereinafter referred to as the PNADC, 
administratively attached to and under the supervision and control of the Department of 
Agriculture (DA).  
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Sec. 5. Powers and Functions of the PNADC. – The PNADC shall have the following powers 
and functions: 
a) Conserve, propagate, utilize and promote Philippine native animals such as, but not limited 
to, (native) chickens, goats, pigs, cattle, ducks, sheep and horses through the use of 
appropriate technology; 
b) Undertake research activities in all disciplines that lead to the improvement of the over-
all productivity of Philippine native animals through collaborations with other government 
instrumentalities, State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and other private research and 
development institutions; 
c) Enable the farmers, particularly smallholder farmers, to avail themselves of good quality 
native animal stocks at all times and at reasonable prices through an organized program 
of production, breeding, training and dispersal; 
d) Undertake training programs for farmers, particularly smallholder farmers, designated to 
transfer technology on the proper reproduction and utilization of native animals; 
e) Encourage backyard development in rural areas by raising native animals so as to meet 
the nutrition needs of the smallholder farmers and their families and reduce dependence 
on commercialized or imported products; 
f) Increase the existing annual population growth of Philippine native animals to capture the 
supply and demand gap in the native animal market; and 
g) Perform such other related functions which shall promote the propagation, processing, 
utilization and development of Philippine native animals. 
 
Sec. 6. Philippine Native Animals Framework for Development. – The PNADC, in 
coordination with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), native animal growers' cooperatives 
and organizations, local government units, and the private sector, shall formulate a twenty-year 
Framework for Development to be validated and updated annually. Such Framework shall serve 
as guide to the formulation and implementation of plans, programs and projects for the 
propagation, processing, utilization and development of Philippine native animals, as envisioned 
in this Act. The Framework shall likewise provide for the following: 
a) Investment Promotion and Facilitation – The DA shall develop programs establishing links 
between stakeholders in the native animal industry and Government Financial Institutions 
(GFIs) and other financial cooperatives. The DA shall likewise develop and implement 
programs that would establish reasonable and innovative investment incentives to attract 
more players in the native animal industry; 
b) Production Support and E tension – The DA through the BAI, in consultation with DOST, 
sues, and other relevant government agencies shall establish programs which shall 
promote and provide adequate trainings on adapting technologies to smallholder farmers 
or individuals engaged in the propagation, utilization, marketing, processing and 
distribution of native animals; strengthen native animal cooperatives and organizations 
involved in the sustainable and viable development of native animals; and afford 
opportunities for participation in international conventions, workshops and fora. The DA 
shall likewise make good breeds readily available to farmers and farmers' cooperatives to 
ensure high yield and good quality of native animals; 
c) Research and Development – The DA, through the BAI, and the Bureau of Agricultural 
Research (BAR) shall strengthen research collaboration among sues and other research 
institutions for technical support in the areas of biotechnology and other fields that 


promote the development of the native animals sector. It shall strengthen the existing 
National Swine and Poultry Research Development Center to become the central 
coordinating center and gene pool for native animals. The DA, through the BAI and BAR, 
shall likewise establish sites and/or pilot farms for the propagation, processing, utilization 
and development of Philippine native animals. The same also covers the transfer and 
improvement of appropriate technology and techniques, which will be utilized in every 
phase of native animal propagation, marketing, processing and dispersal. Particular 
emphasis shall be made in preserving the genetic make-up of these native animals and to 
ensure economic viability and acceptance of technology to farmers; 
d) Market Promotion and Development – The DA shall strive to strengthen its various 
programs such as the Agri-Pinoy Livestock Program and other similar programs in the 
promotion and development of native animals. The DA, in coordination with the 
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), shall link-up agribusiness cooperatives and 
organizations directly with consumers' cooperatives and organizations. This also includes 
exploring national and international markets and facilitating the participation of local 
growers and producers in local and international conferences, trade fairs, and exhibits; 
e) Quality Assurance – To ensure health and proper handling, the DA, together with the 
National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), shall establish and enforce standards in 
propagating, processing, grading, sampling, tests and analysis, specifications, 
nomenclature, inspection, processing, conservation, utilization and transportation of 
Philippine native animals; and 
f) Infrastructure Development – The DA shall facilitate the provision and/or installment of 
needed propagation and post-harvest facilities, distribution and transport facilities, and 
other facilities in the propagation, processing, utilization and development of native 
animals. The existing facilities of NMIS, attached bureaus under the DA, and other 
agencies of the government, shall likewise be utilized for the said purposes. Assistance 
shall likewise be given to qualified and viable farmers or cooperatives in the availment of 
soft loans or grants for the construction of native animal propagation and processing 
facilities. 
 
Sec. 7. PNADC Advisory Board. – The PNADC Advisory Board shall be composed of the 
following: 
a) Secretary of the DA as Chairperson; 
b) Director of the BAI as Vice-Chairperson; 
c) Assistant Secretary for Livestock. as Chairperson of the Philippine Native Animals 
Development Program (PNAD); 
d) Director of the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) as Head of the Native Animal 
Technical Writing Group; 
e) Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources 
Research and Development (PCAARRD); 
f) Representative from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR); 
g) Representative from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED); 
h) Representative from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); 
i) Two (2) representatives from the appropriate sues offering veterinary medicine and 
animal science courses; and 
j) Two (2) representatives from native animal farmers'/producers'/processors' associations. 
 


Sec. 8. Functions of the PNADC Advisory Board. – The PNADC Advisory Board shall perform 
the following functions: 
a) Formulate policies, programs and projects for the development of the Philippine native 
animals pursuant to the PNADC Framework for Development; 
b) Review and recommend the annual budget of the PNADC; 
c) Evaluate the implementation, efficiency and effectiveness of the program and projects of 
the PNADC; 
d) Recommend the establishment or abolition of PNAD Centers as may be deemed 
necessary; 
e) Promote the program and projects of the PNADC through information dissemination and 
marketing; and 
f) Perform such other related functions as may be necessary to carry out the purpose and 
provisions of this Act. 
 
The board shall regularly meet twice in every fiscal year and may hold special meetings, whenever 
the need arises, to consider urgent matters upon the call of the Chairman or any seven (7) board 
members. 
 
Sec. 9. Executive Director of the PNADC. – The Executive Director of the PNADC shall be 
appointed by the Secretary of the DA. 
The Executive Director of the PNADC shall perform the following functions: 
a) Oversee the implementation of the policies, programs and projects of the PNADC; 
b) Assist the PNADC Advisory Board in the review, evaluation and monitoring of the NAO 
Program; and 
c) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the PNADC Advisory Board. 
 
Sec. 10. Creation of Native Animal Regional Centers. – There shall be created at least one 
(1) native animal center in every region in the country, namely Native Animal Regional Center 
(hereinafter referred to as NARC). The NARC shall administer the programs, projects and policies 
of the PNADC in their respective locality to ensure the following: 
a) Implement various programs and projects of the PNADC in their respective regions; 
b) Recommend other relevant policies, programs and projects to the Executive Director of 
the PNADC; and 
c) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Director of the PNADC. 
 
Sec. 11. Farmers' Participation. – The farmer-participants shall be encouraged to establish 
strong farmers' associations or cooperatives to serve as the focal point for government assistance 
in the propagation and dispersal of Philippine native animals and dissemination of technology on 
native animals. 
 
Sec. 12. Participation of Local Government Units. – The local government units, in close 
partnership with the native animal regional centers and various offices of the DA at the local level, 
shall implement a native animal propagation and dispersal program within their respective areas 
in accordance with the national policy and program of the PNADC. The PNADC shall adopt a 
national dispersal program to primarily benefit the smallholder farmers. Any income from the sale 
of native animals and their products shall be placed in a revolving fund to be used in the 
propagation, distribution and development of native animals. 
 


Sec. 13. Use of Funds. – Not more than thirty percent (30%) of funds allocated under this Act 
and in subsequent annual appropriations shall be used for personal services, and maintenance 
and operating expenses; thirty percent (30%) for research and development; and forty percent 
(40%) for native animals propagation and distribution. 
 
Sec. 14. Annual Report. – The PNADC through its Executive Director shall submit an annual 
report to the Office of the President, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food, and the 
House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture and Food on the status of the implementation 
of this Act.  
 
Sec. 15. Transfer of Philippine Native Animal Development Programs to the PNADC. – 
Upon pproval of this Act, the Philippine Native Animal Development Program (PNAD) and other 
existing native animal programs and projects implemented by various agencies shall be 
transferred to the PNADC. 
 
Sec. 16. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Act is subsequently declared 
invalid or unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain in 
full force and effect.  
 
Sec. 17. Repealing Clause. – All other laws, acts, presidential decrees, executive orders, 
presidential proclamations, issuances, rules and regulations, or parts thereof which are contrary 
to or inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly.  
 
Sec. 18. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,