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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2670

House Bill No.
Introduced by Hon. Faustino Michael Carlos T. Dy Ill
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill aims to establish a mechanism whereby the “best practices” in
agriculture can be shared among provinces and municipalities nationwide. This shall
be spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture, assisted by the Departments of (1)
Agrarian Reform, (2) Science and Technology, and the (3) Interior and Local
Government.

One of its main attributes is the identification of the “best practices” in
technology/systems in the livestock propagation, fisheries, rice and corn farming, and
other agriculture related industries all over the country. Once identified, these can
then be replicated where most applicable.

There is no doubt that agriculture remains to be one of the principal sources of
income and employment of the Philippine economy. In 2010, almost 35% of the labor
force, roughly almost 12 million people, is employed in the agriculture industry.

Once the aim of this measure is achieved and the mechanism established, our
farmers will hopefully learn from each other and gain unhampered access to the best
practices available.

Immediate approval of this measure is earnestly sought.

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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City, Metro Manila

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No.. aeig

INTRODUCED BY REP. FAUSTINO MICHAEL CARLOS T. DY III

AN ACT TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURAL “BEST PRACTICES” SHARING AMONG PROVINCES,
CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO HELP BOOST
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSE

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

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - It is a declared policy of the House of the
Representatives to promote agricultural development by providing the policy framework,
public investments and support services needed to enhance the well-being of farmers,
fishermen, livestock producers and other agricultural workers in order to increase their
income, improve their living conditions, and maximized their contributions to the national
economy.

SEC. 2. Technology Sharing Program. - To carry out the above policy, there is hereby
established a countrywide agricultural technology sharing program to be known as "BEST
PRACTICES SHARING PROGRAM", hereinafter referred to as the "Program",

The Program shall encourage and promote agricultural technology transfer between
and among the different provinces, cities and municipalities throughout the country in order
that the innovative techniques and experiences in agriculture, and fishery and livestock
production developed and successfully implemented in specific localities, can be shared
with other areas in the country, particularly in the depressed localities.


SEC. 3. Implementing Agencies. - The Program shall be jointly implemented by the
Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Department of Science
and Technology (DOST), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

SEC. 4. Program Components; Responsibilities of Agencies. - The Department of
Agriculture as lead agency shall, with the active collaboration of the DAR, DOST and the DILG,
discharge the following functions and responsibilities:

a) Conduct, coordinate, and disseminate research studies on appropriate technologies
for the improvement and development of agricultural crops, fisheries, livestock, and other allied
commodities by optimizing the use of resource;

b) Promote the development of indigenous techniques and adaption in farming, fishing
and livestock production;

©) Provide extension services and assistance in agricultural development as may be
needed by local government units; and

d) Conduct a nationwide survey on farming, fishery and livestock technologies
successfully developed and utilized in specific localities and provide the necessary funding and
services in order that such technologies, to the extent applicable and appropriate, are shared
with, and transferred to, other areas in the country in order to increase incomes and productivity
of the farmers and the economy.

SEC. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The rules and regulations necessary for
the effective implementation of this Act shall be promulgated by the agencies mentioned in
Section 3 hereof within thirty (30) days from effectivity of the Act.

SEC 6. Appropriation. - To finance the initial implementation of the Program, the sum of
FIFTY MILLION PESOS (P50,000,000.00) is hereby allocated to be charged equally against the
current appropriations of the Department of Agriculture, Department of Agrarian Reform,
Department of Science and Technology and the Contingent Fund. Thereafter, such amount as
may be determined and necessary for the continued operation of the Program establish under
this Act shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Agriculture under the
General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 7. Repealing Clause. - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and regulations or
parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SEC. 8. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,