Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL no8502

Introduced by Rep. Abdullah D. Dit

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a brackish water multi-species breeding farm and hatchery
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 brackish water
multi-species breeding farm and hatchery 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.

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ABDULLAH D. DIMAPORO
Second District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

6502

HOUSE BILL NO. —"

Introduced By: Rep. Abdullah D. Dimapot

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BRACKISH WATER MULTI-SPECIES BREEDING
FARM AND HATCHERY 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
marine multi-species breeding farm and hatchery in the Municipality of Lala,
Province of Lanao Del Norte.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall conduct continuing research and
experimentation on marine multi-specie culture, 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 brackish water multi-specie breeding farm and
hatchery 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,