Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES #3
Quezon City [ * one sar

First Regular Session

House BILL No, _ 1813

Introduced by HON, FLORENCIO C. GARAY

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose fish breeding farm and
hatchery for the production of crabs, shrimp and lobsters in the Municipality of
Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur.

Bounded by the Pacific Ocean, Bislig bay, Lianga Bay and inland waters,
the people of the Province of Surigao del Sur relies upon fishing as their main
source of food and livelihood. However, our marine resources are dwindling
rapidly due to over fishing, destructive fishing methods, pollution and loss of
marine habitat. To this, the establishment of a multi-purpose fish breeding farm
and hatchery for the production of crabs, shrimp and lobsters in the Municipality
of Hinatuan presents a viable solution.

The rearing of fry and fingerlings and its eventual dispersal in communal
bodies of water in the region would replenish our supply and help keep pace with
the increasing demand for fish and other marine resources. It would provide our
people with enough marine resources for their food consumption as well as for
commercial production. It will not only promote livelihood, it will propagate life for
the people of the Second District of Surigao del Sur.

In view of its national and local importance, the approval of this bill is

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1813

Introduced by HON. FLORENCIO C. GARAY

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING MULTIPURPOSE FISHERY BREEDING FARMS AND
HATCHERIES FOR THE PRODUCTION/MULTIPLICATION OF CRABS,
SHRIMPS AND LOBSTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF HINATUAN,
PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture,
multipurpose fishery breeding farms and hatcheries for the
production/multiplication of crabs, shrimps and lobsters in the Municipality of
Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur.

SEC.2, The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the
Department of Agriculture shall conduct continuing research and experimentation
on fish, crab, lobster and shrimp culture especially as they apply to local
conditions, to discover new methods and technology that will rejuvenate the
fishing industry.

SEC. 3. The Department of Agriculture and its related agencies shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Act.

SEC. 4, The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
program the establishment and operationalization of the multipurpose fishery
breeding farms and hatcheries for the production/multiplication of crabs, shrimps


and lobsters in the Municipality of Hinatuan, Province of Surigao del Sur, the
funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,