S E N A T E  
S.B. 1810 
I 
Introduced by Senator Villar 
Explanatory Note 
Did you ever imagine that plants can be cultivated in a soil-less environment? Or 
that crops can be grown with their roots hanging in the air? 
The answer is yes. And it is through a technology called hydroponics agriculture. 
In recent years, growing plants through hydroponics---that is, with the roots in a 
medium other than soil---has stirred the imagination of many persons engaged in planting 
and agriculture. 
Derived from the Greek words “hydro” meaning water and “ponos” meaning 
labour, 
It reduces 
pest problems and yields more productivity. In areas where soil is lacking or unsuitable 
for growth, hydroponics offers an alternative production system. For plant hobbyist and 
for those who want to pursue urban agriculture, it can be utilized considering limited 
space and energy required. 
hydroponics agriculture promote the scarce use of land resources. 
In the United States, it has been proven that it enhances lush vegetation 
resulting in fkesh produce with more nutritional value. In the Philippines, whilst it has 
not been adapted fully, pioneering efforts in Tagaytay City and in Subic have been 
commenced with positive indications. 
In fact, in an agricultural update, it has been 
noted that a one hundred square meter hydroponics farm may yield a half a million yield 
of vegetables and food farm products. 
Considering that food security is a perennial concern affecting citizens and 
believing that hydroponics is a suitable technology in the context of Philippine 
agriculture, the early recognition of this legislation is earnestly sought. 


Introduced by Senator Villa 
AN ACT 
PROMOTING HYDROPHONICS AGRICULTURE AS AN INSTRUMENT TO 
SOLVE PROBLEMS OF FOOD SECURlTY AND AS A MECHANISM OF WISE 
USE OF SCARCE LAND RESOURCES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Hydroponics agriculture is hereby promoted as a mechanism $0 
solve food security and the modernization of agriculture. 
As used in this Act, hydroponics agriculture is a method of growing plants using 
mineral nutrient solutions instead of soil. It is a form of soil-less culture, where crops 
are cultivated with no solid medium for the roots. 
SECTION2. The Department of Agriculture shall ensure the proper and 
adequate information dissemination of the basic information, benefits and best use of the 
hydrophonics agriculture technology to the general public. 
Idle government lands owned by either national or local governments or available 
land resources in state universities and colleges shall be considered for growins plants 
and vegetation using hydroponics agriculture. 
Information on the following areas of hydroponics agriculture technology may be 
included in its public campaign and popularization: 
a. 
hydroponics system; 
b. 
e. 
d. 
e. 
SECTION 3. 
water culture, aquaculture and nutriculture which are system in which the 
plant roots are immersed in water containing dissolved nutrients; 
aggregate culture in which a material sand, gravel and marbles supports 
the plant roots; 
aeroponics in which the plant roots hang in the air and are misted regularly 
with a nutrient solution; 
benefits and practical utilization of hydroponics. 
Hydrophonics agriculture shall be integrated in such academic 
requirements as Farming, Practical Arts, Home Economics or appropriate subject in 
elementitry and secondary education of both public and private academic institutions. 
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,