Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1149

H. No.

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish an aquatic research and experimental breeding
station for lake, river and other inland fishes in the 1™ District of the Province of
Nueva Ecija. The objective is teach and employ constituents in the science of
breeding inland fishes for the purpose of harnessing the aquatic natural resources of
the locality. When properly implemented, the venture will not only be capable of
improving the district or province's economy, it will also play a part in the
establishment of an industry that is valuable to the national economy.

The breeding station(s), namely; the land area, fishponds, facilities and
equipment would be placed under the authority and maintenance of the Bureau of
Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 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

Moreover, in line with the purpose of the proposed bill, the aquatic research
and experimental breeding station for lake, river and other inland fishes may
promulgate such rules and regulations regarding the breeding, propagation and
distribution of fries, fingerlings and spawners to those engaged in the fishing
industry; thereby assuring that the technological gains achieved by the project would
also benefit the industry as a whole.


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 the entire country
as well. The technological development to be gained from this undertaking and then
shared to the whole industry will even make the district a shining example of how it is
to become an industry leader.

Immediate approval of this bill is requested !

Rep. ESTRELLITA “GING” B. SUANSING.
1" District, Nueva Ecija


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1143

H. No.

Introduced by Representative Estrellita “Ging” B. Suansing

AN ACT
TO ESTABLISH AN AQUATIC RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL BREEDING
STATION FOR LAKE, RIVER AND OTHER INLAND FISHES IN THE 1°" DISTRICT
OF THE PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES,

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established an aquatic research and experimental
breeding station for lake, river and other inland fishes in the 1" District of the
Province of Nueva Ecija, which shall be under the supervision and control of the
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of
Agriculture.

SEC. 2. The BFAR is hereby authorized to establish, acquire and maintain
such land area, fishponds, facilities and equipment as may be necessary to
implement the intents and purposes of this Act. For this purpose, the aquatic
research and experimental breeding station for lake, river and other inland fishes
may promulgate such rules and regulations regarding the breeding, propagation and
distribution of fries, fingerings and spawners to those engaged in the fishing
industry.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shalll include in the Department's program
the establishment and operationalization of the aquatic research and experimental
breeding station for lake, river and other inland fishes in the 1* District of the
Province of Nueva Ecija, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2)
newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,