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Second Regular Session

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
and Rolando "Klarex” A. Uy

House Bill No. 9789
EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks to establish a multi-species fresh water marine hatchery in Barangay Besigan
in Cagayan de Oro City.

‘Some of the more common species of fish that Filipinos eat include Hito, Maya Maya, Apahap,
Tilapia and Plapla. These are all fresh water fishes.

‘As such, in order to ensure sustainability and a constant supply of these fishes, we need to
put up multi-species fresh water marine hatcheries which will contribute to the growth and
development of the fisheries sector and allied industries in the concemed barangay. It will also
give the fisherfolks the opportunity to undergo training and learn and improve present practices
to improve productivity.

These hatcheries will also improve the income not only of the residents of the barangay but

the entire city as well. It will also provide additional aa i and income opportunities and
address the demand for fish and other seafood.

In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this meanfo is ‘earnest requested.
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RUFUS B. RODRIGUEZ D KLARER A, uy

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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
Second Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Introduced by Representative Rufus B. Rodriguez
and Rolando “Klarex” A. Uy

No. 9789

ANACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES FRESH WATER MARINE HATCHERY IN BARANGAY
BESIGAN IN CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

House

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 (BFAR-DA), a multi-species fresh water
marine hatchery in Barangay Besigan in Cagayan de Oro City.

SEC. 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species
fresh water marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local government
unit concemed through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement a training and
phasing-in program for local government personnel on the management and operation of the
hatchery.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's program the
establishment of the multi-species fresh water marine hatchery in Barangay Besigan in
Cagayan de Oro City, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General
Appropriations Act.

The local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local
revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SEC.4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, transfer, or withdrawal by the
BFAR of the multi-species fresh water marine hatchery.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette
or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,