Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Rep. Deogracias Victor "DV" B. Savellano 
AN ACT 
DEVELOPING THE INABEL (ABEL) INDUSTRY IN THE MUNICIPALITIES 
OF BANTAY, CAOAYAN, STO. DOMINGO, STA. MARIA, SANTIAGO, SAN 
EMILIO, TAGUDIN AND CITY OF VIGAN IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS 
SUR, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE AN INABEL RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ESTABLISHING AN INABEL INDUSTRY 
SUBSIDY FUND, DESIGNATING THESE PLACES AS INABEL CENTER OF 
THE PHILIPPINES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to develop the inabel (abel) industry in the Municipalities of 
Bantay, Caoayan, Sto. Domingo, Sta. Maria, Santiago, San Emilio, Tagudin 
and City of Vigan, creating for the purpose an Inabel Research and 
Development Center, establishing an Inabel Industry Subsidy Fund, 
designating these places as Inabel Center of the Philippines 
To many Filipinos, Philippine-made or locally produced indigenous fabrics are 
so limited in volume. It is unworthy of being truly labelled as an industry. But 
to the more knowledgeable ones, Philippine fabrics are at par with the world’s 
best, the Piña cloth even meriting a recognition as fit for the royalty. 
The Inabel or Abel industry of Ilocos Sur has been in existence for many 
decades with the fabric landing as elegant wardrobe pieces for many Filipinos 
who wore them on special and official occasions. 
The fabric is distinctive for its intricate designs and patterns. Producing 
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extensively, however, requires increasing the Loomis and the number of 
weavers who can sustain the traditional craft. This will entail recognizing the 
present weavers for their dedication to perpetuate this local industry. Thus, 
this bill. 
This proposed bill and measure is an investment for the future. Our gesture 
of giving hope to the traditional weavers provide utmost importance to history 
and culture, bringing it closer to them and to the future generations. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly requested. 
DEOGRACIAS VICTOR "DV" B. SAVELLANO 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Rep. Deogracias Victor "DV" B. Savellano 
AN ACT 
DEVELOPING THE INABEL (ABEL) INDUSTRY IN THE MUNICIPALITIES 
OF BANTAY, CAOAYAN, STO. DOMINGO, STA. MARIA, SANTIAGO, SAN 
EMILIO, TAGUDIN AND CITY OF VIGAN IN THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS 
SUR, CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE AN INABEL RESEARCH AND 
DEVELOPMENT CENTER, ESTABLISHING AN INABEL INDUSTRY 
SUBSIDY FUND, DESIGNATING THESE PLACES AS INABEL CENTER OF 
THE PHILIPPINES 
Be it enacted by the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SEC. 1.  Short Title. This bill shall be known as “Inabel Industry Development 
Act of 2021.” 
SEC. 2.  Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State to instill 
nationalism among the citizenry. In pursuit thereof, the State shall promote 
the preferential use of locally manufactured goods which utilize local resources 
and generate wide employment. It shall adopt measures that will make local 
industries competitive. 
It is likewise the policy of State to promote and accelerate the development 
and growth of the Province of Ilocos Sur according to sound policies that seek 
to uplift the economic, and social conditions of the people, as well as preserve 
local culture, heritage and traditions. 
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SEC. 3. Creation of Inabel Research and Development Center. Within 
one (1) year from the approval of this Act, the Inabel Research and 
Development Center shall be established at Don Mariano Marcos State 
University. 
 
SEC. 4. Functions of the Inabel Research and Development Center. – The 
Inabel Research and Development Center shall exercise the following powers 
and functions: 
 
a) Undertake and conduct researches and technical studies on the 
development, production, management, and marketing of inabel or 
abel products; 
b) Publish research studies, papers, articles, and other works or 
writings relating to inabel or abel-weaving with the end goal of 
benefitting farmers, weavers, traders, and other stakeholders; 
c) Train faculty members and other research personnel who will 
undertake research studies on inabel or abel-weaving traditions of 
the area in order to document and preserve them, and to create the 
body of knowledge necessary in the formulation of education and 
training programs designed to encourage the development of a 
creative mass of local artisans, and the pursuit of entrepreneurial 
activities that showcase locally-woven products; 
d) Formulate a Inabel or abel-weaving Development Roadmap; 
e) Develop innovations in abel propagation and production and 
development as well as provide for the transfer and improvement of 
appropriate technologies and techniques; 
f) Provide technical support and assistance for sustainable abel 
propagation production and other development activities to promote 
and provide adequate training to farmers and individuals and other 
stakeholders engaged in abel propagation, production, processing, 
and distribution in the Province of Samar; 
g) 
Develop and provide marketing and intellectual property 
protection, education and training programs for abel farmers and 
product makers and entrepreneurs; 
h) Establish standards in grading, sampling and inspection, tests and 
analysis, specifications, packaging, preservation, conservation and 
transportation of abel products; 
i) Coordinate with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and 
other concerned government agencies for the participation of abel 


farmers, weavers, traders and exporters in local and international 
conferences, trade fairs, expositions and exhibits; 
 
j) Coordinate with the Department of Education (DepEd) and other 
concerned government agencies in developing and including an 
abel-weaving course in the curriculum of select senior high schools 
in the Province of Ilocos Sur; 
k) Coordinate with the local government units as well as concerned 
government agencies and offices 
to 
consolidate 
all 
policies, 
programs and projects relating to abel-weaving research and 
development; and 
 
 
Perform such other functions and duties necessary or incidental to 
the promotion and development of the abel-weaving Industry and in the 
accomplishment of the objectives of this Act. 
SEC. 5. Abel Subsidy Fund. – An Abel-weaving Subsidy Fund shall be 
established to financially support and provide capital development to abel 
production, weaving, trading, skills training and other related activities. 
SEC. 6. Abel Center of the Philippines. – To help promote the 
abovementioned public policy and further develop the local abel-weaving 
industry, the Municipalities of BANTAY, CAOAYAN, STO. DOMINGO, STA. 
MARIA, SANTIAGO, SAN EMILIO, TAGUDIN AND CITY OF VIGAN IN 
THE PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR, are hereby declared as the Abel Center of 
the Philippines. 
SEC. 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within sixty (60) days 
from effectivity of this Act, the Department of Agriculture and Department of 
Environment and Natural Resources shall, in collaboration with the 
Department of Trade and Industry, and Department of Science and 
Technology, formulate and prescribe the necessary implementing rules and 
regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
SEC. 8. Appropriations. – The amount necessary for the immediate 
implementation of this Act shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 


SEC. 9. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act is declared 
unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected 
thereby shall remain in full force and effect. 
 
SEC. 10. Repealing Clause. – All laws, presidential decrees or issuances, 
executive orders, letters of instruction, administrative orders, rules or 
regulation inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed. 
SEC. 11. Effectivity. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
Approved,