Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
Eighteenth Congress 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by: Representative Florencio Gabriel G. Noel 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN AGRICULTURAL PENSION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SOCIAL 
SECURITY AND PENSION BENEFITS TO FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Who are the pillars and backbone of our society? They are the farmers who laboriously till 
the soil in order to bring food to our table, and the fisherfolks who goes out to the sea before the 
break of dawn. 
Despite the vital role that the farmers and fisherfolk play in the lives of the Filipinos, they 
remain to be one of the least protected sectors by law. After all the arduous work, they are left with 
no fallback position, thus, it is but appropriate to accord them pension and benefits which retirees 
from the private and government sectors enjoy. 
In recognition of their efforts and contribution to the society, the establishment a pension 
program for the farmers and fisherfolks is hereby proposed.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
FLORENCIO GABRIEL G. NOEL 
  An Waray Party-list Representative 
August 23, 2021
11:15 am
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Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Batasan Hills, Quezon City 
Eighteenth Congress 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by: Representative Florencio Gabriel G. Noel 
AN ACT 
CREATING AN AGRICULTURAL PENSION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SOCIAL 
SECURITY AND PENSION BENEFITS TO FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. – This Act shall be known as the “Pensyonadong Magsasaka at 
Mangingisda Act”. 
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. – It is hereby declared the policy of the State to: 
a.
Revitalize the agriculture industry towards sustainability and create the necessary conditions
to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve the general health and nutrition of Filipinos;
b.
Recognize the fundamental role and give proper value to the contributions of farmers and
fisherfolk in our daily survival, national development, and in ensuring long-run food security;
c.
Protect and promote the welfare of farmers and fisherfolk by putting in place measures that
would reduce their socio-economic risks and vulnerabilities, thereby improving their quality of
life, and
d.
Establish and institutionalize a comprehensive pension and social security program for the
benefit of agricultural workers.
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SEC.  3. The Farmers and Fisherfolk Social Security and Pension Program. – There is hereby 
established the “Farmers and Fisherfolk Social Security and Pension Program,” herein referred to as 
Program, which shall provide agricultural workers a substantial and reliable source of income security and 
secured retirement in their old age. 
 
The Program shall consist of the comprehensive set of objectives, targets, and holistic approach in 
the provision of sickness, maternity, disability, retirement, death, and funeral benefits to farmers and 
fisherfolk. 
 
It shall be integrated and made consistent with the package benefits under Social Security System 
(SSS) and relevant programs of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Crop Insurance 
Corporation (PCIC). 
 
SEC. 4. Implementing Agencies. – The PCIC, an attached of the DA, and the SSS shall be the 
primary implementing agencies of the provisions of this Act. 
 
To fulfill the goals of this Act, they shall perform the following duties and functions: 
 
a. The SSS and PCIC shall tap the expertise of other relevant government office in the formulation 
of the objectives, targets, and approaches under the Program. 
 
b. The PCIC shall manage the registration system of eligible agricultural workers under the 
Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) and maintain the required 
operational reports.  
 
c. The SSS shall manage the funds allocated and the social security and pension scheme of the 
Program and maintain the required actuarial and financial reports.  
 
d. The PCIC and the SSS shall perform other duties and functions necessary in the efficient and 
effective implementation of this Act. 
 
The PCIC and the SSS shall collaborate with and secure the technical assistance of the DA in all 
stages of implementation of this Act. The DA shall ensure that the objectives of the Program are met and 
shall evaluate and monitor the Program's contribution to the productivity of the agricultural sector and the 
improvement of the quality of life of farmers and fisherfolk. 
 
SEC. 5.   Appropriations. – The amount necessary to carry out the initial implementation of this 
Act shall be drawn from the savings of the national government. Thereafter the funds necessary for the 
continuous implementation of the program shall be sourced from the ten percent (10%) of the total annual 
duties collected from the importation of agricultural products. The supplemental amount necessary for its 
implementation shall be included in the annual appropriations of the DA. 
 
 
SEC. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within ninety (90) days from the date of 
effectivity of this Act, the PCIC shall, in consultation with the DA, SSS, the Department of Budget and 
Management, and the Department of Finance, formulate the rules and regulations for the proper 
implementation of this Act. 
 
 
SEC. 7. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, 
the other provisions not affected by such declaration shall remain in full force and effect. 
 


SEC. 8. Repealing Clause. – All laws, executive and administrative orders, rules, and regulations 
inconsistent with the foregoing provisions are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
 
SEC. 9. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect within fifteen (15) days after its publication in the 
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation in the Philippines. 
 
 
Approved,