08 JUL 2013

Republic of the Philippines ile
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ; pao
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

H. No. 1148

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish trading centers for marine and agricultural products
in all suitable areas in the 1" District of the Province of Nueva Ecija for the purpose
of facilitating the distribution and trade of commodities in the district, as well as in the
province. The objective is to improve and maximize the flow of goods while in their
freshest state, thereby attracting more people to flock in said trading centers and
boosting revenue from all fronts.

Moreover, the proposed bill seeks to employ constituents providing them with
the impetus to lead productive lives. The economy and the employment rate of the
district receiving much-needed boost in the process.

The proposed bill provides that the trading centers for marine and agricultural
products would be under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA) for the purpose of employing
the expertise of said agency and to assure the successful implementation of the
same. BFAR as an administrative agency of the government is comprised by experts
in a specific field of specialization under its jurisdiction. Hence, the decision to place
the breeding station(s) under the supervision of the BFAR certainly augurs well for
the proposed bill. :

Thus, the passage of this bill holds a lot of promise not only for the 1* District
of the Province of Nueva Ecija, but also for the whole province and outskirts. The
spontaneity in the distribution of perishable or non-perishable commodities that
would be experienced, in the proper implementation of the proposed bill, will
substantially contribute in the progress and development of the district; setting an
example to the similarly stationed districts and other jurisdictions as well


In view of the foregoing, immediate enactment of this bill is requested

RELLITA “GING” B. SUANSING
1* District, Nueva Ecija

Rep.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HINGeLeS

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING TRADING CENTERS FOR MARINE AND AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS IN ALL SUITABLE AREAS IN THE 1°" DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE
OF NUEVA ECIJA 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, trading centers
for marine and agricultural products in all suitable areas in the 1% District of the
province of Nueva Ecija

SEC. 2. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's
program the establishment of trading centers in the 1° District of the province of
Nueva Ecija, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act. The local government units concerned shall set aside funds from
any available local revenues in an amount deemed appropriate for their
operationalization and maintenance.

SEC. 3. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two
(2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,