Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by: HON. “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
According to the statistics provided by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources III, Bulacan 
contributed 15% or 6,222.16MT of the Aquaculture sector share to the total provincial fisheries 
production of 41,418.05MT. Major Aquaculture Species in the Province of Bulacan are bangus, 
tilapia, sugpo, mudcrab, catfish, oyster and mussel. 
Of the total aquaculture production, bangus is the top contributor followed by tilapia and sugpo. 
This industry is established and is already contributing to the province’s economy. If we can 
develop and harness the potential economic contribution and impact of this natural resources, 
it can jumpstart the abrupt halt in the Philippine’s economic growth brought by the pandemic. 
This proposed bill aims to establish a technology verification station with major aquaculture 
species hatcheries in the coastal Municipality of Obando, Province of Bulacan. This measure 
will boost the already flourishing industry of fisheries production and will provide employment 
and business opportunities this pandemic. 
Thus, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
“KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO 
Representative 
First District of Bulacan 
September 28, 2021
6:22 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO 
AN ACT   
ESTABLISHING A TECHNOLOGY VERIFICATION STATION WITH BANGUS, 
TILAPIA AND FRESHWATER PRAWN HATCHERIES IN THE COASTAL 
MUNICIPALITY OF OBANDO, PROVINCE OF BULACAN, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled
SECTION 1. Short Title.  This Act shall be known as the “Lingkod Technology Verification 
Station and Hatcheries in Obando, Bulacan Act” 
SECTION 2. Establishment of Technology Verification Station. A technology verification 
station with bangus, tilapia and freshwater prawn hatcheries in the Municipality of Obando, 
Province of Bulacan is hereby established under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and 
Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA) 
SECTION 3. Feasibility Study. Prior to the establishment of the technology verification 
station with bangus, tilapia and freshwater prawn hatcheries, the BFAR-DA shall conduct a 
full-scale feasibility study in support of its construction to comply with the requirements of the 
Department of Budget and Management.  
SECTION 4. Transfer of Management. Within two (2) years after the construction of the 
technology verification station with bangus, tilapia and freshwater prawn hatcheries, the 
BFAR-DA, through a memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local 
government of the Municipality of Obando. It shall implement a training and phasing-in 
program for local government personnel on the management and operation of the technology 
verification station and hatcheries.  
SECTION 5. Continuing Research and Development. The BFAR-DA shall conduct 
continuing research and experimentation on the breeding and production of bangus, tilapia and 
freshwater prawn species, especially as they apply to local conditions, to discover new methods 
and technologies that will enhance the fishing   industry. 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department’s 
programs the conduct of the feasibility study and the consequent establishment of the 
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technology verification station with bangus, tilapia and freshwater prawn hatcheries in the 
Municipality of Obando, Province of Bulacan, the funding of which shall be included in the 
General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from 
any available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the 
technology verification station and hatcheries.  
 
SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. Within sixty (60) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the 
supervision, operation, monitoring, and the eventual transfer of the technology verification 
station and hatcheries to the local government of the Municipality of Obando.  
 
SECTION8. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two 
(2) newspapers of general circulation. 
 
Approved,