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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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25 JUL 16 P4:13
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SENATE
S. B. No. 680
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE "BONG" T. GO
AN ACT
PROVIDING POST-HARVEST FACILITIES TO FARMERS, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIII, Section 5 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates the State to 
provide support services to farmers, including access to appropriate technology, research, 
and infrastructure. These support services should include the provision of post-harvest 
facilities, which are essential in preserving the quality of agricultural produce, minimizing 
losses, and enhancing the income of farmers. By ensuring better crop quality, this 
initiative not only uplifts the livelihood of farmers, but also promotes food security and 
delivers higher quality produce to consumers.
Farmers, particularly those in rural areas, face significant challenges due to the 
lack of adequate facilities, access to modern equipment, proper drying systems, and 
efficient transport infrastructure. These deficiencies often result in post-harvest losses 
and a decline in the quality of their agricultural produce.
This bill aims to provide warehouses and rice mills in municipalities and cities 
throughout the country to address the problems encountered by farmers. Through this


initiative, the government fulfills its constitutional mandate to promote the welfare of 
farmers, strengthen agricultural productivity, and ensure the availability of safe, high- 
quality, and affordable food for all Filipino consumers.
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
SENATOR CHRISTOPHEFVJLAWRENCE ,'BONG,,T. GO


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TWENTIETH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
25 JUL 16 P4 -13
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SENATE
S. No. 630
R!iCEI\'t
Introduced by Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go
AN ACT
PROVIDING POST-HARVEST FACILITIES TO FARMERS, APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR
Se it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Post-Harvest Facilities 
Support Act of 2025"
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote agricultural 
and rural development. Specifically, the State aims to raise farm incomes to a level high 
enough to allow farmers to satisfy their material needs and enhance their self- esteem. 
It is also the policy of the State to encourage and strengthen non-government 
organizations, such as farmer organizations, cooperatives, and enterprises.
Sec. 3. Post-Harvest Facilities. - The Department of Public Works and Highways 
(DPWH), in consultation with the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of 
Agrarian Reform (DAR) and farmer cooperatives, shall construct warehouses and rice 
mills in every rice-producing agricultural municipality in the Philippines: Provided, That in 
the initial phase of the program, every district with at least one rice-producing


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municipality shall be the beneficiary of at least one warehouse and rice mill.
Additionally, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), in consultation with the 
DA, DAR, and farmer cooperatives, shall provide the equipment and machinery required 
to operate these warehouses and rice mills as well as the necessary transport facilities.
Sec. 4. Operation. - The warehouses and rice mills, including the equipment and 
machinery required to operate them, shall be operated by the local government units 
concerned.
Sec. 5. Funding. -The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall 
be charged against the current year's appropriation of the DPWH. Thereafter, the funding 
of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Sec. 6. Impiementing Ruies and Regulations. - Within thirty (30) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the Department of Agriculture and. Department of Trade and 
Industry shall jointly promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper 
implementation of this Act.
Sec. 7. Separability Clause. - If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or 
unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected by such declaration shall remain in full 
force and effect.
Sec. 8. Repeating Clause. - All laws, executive orders, decrees, rules and 
regulations, or any part thereof inconsistent with the provision of this Act are deemed 
repealed or modified accordingly.
Sec. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette.
Approved,