Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

ETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3 088

Introduced by HON. JOHN TRACY F. CAGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING MULTI-PURPOSE FISH BREEDING FARMS AND HATCHERIES
FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CRABS, SHRIMPS AND LOBSTERS IN THE
PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Davao Del Sur is endowed with abundant coastal natural resources and its residents has
long depended on its fisheries, coral reefs, mangroves, beaches, coastal bays, and estuaries for
aquaculture and other uses. The Philippine Statistics Authority Fisheries Situationer Report
for the first quarter of 2019 stated that the Province of Davao Del Sur has shown substantial
contribution in the production of aquaculture at 68.51 percent of the recorded total of 7,956.33
metric tons. However, the rapid growth of the communities and increasing demands of aquatic
products for consumption and trade poses a direct problem to the supply of these products and
is therefore in need of government intervention.

This representation believes that the establishment of a multi-purpose fish breeding
farms and hatcheries for the production and multiplication of crabs, shrimps, and lobsters is a
practical and sustainable solution to the growing demand, The rearing of fry and fingerlings
will help increase the supply of these aquatic resources, provide sustainable livelihood to our
fisherfolks, and boost the trade of marine products in Davao Del Sur.

It is for the foregoing reason that the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought.

JOHN TR. F, CAGAS


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3 08

Introduced by HON. JOHN TRACY F, CAGAS

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING MULTI-PURPOSE FISH BREEDING FARMS AND HATCHERIES
FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CRABS, SHRIMPS AND LOBSTERS IN THE
PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the 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, multi-purpose fish breeding farms and
hatcheries for the production and multiplication of crabs, shrimps, and lobsters in the Province
of Davao Del Sur.

SEC. 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture
shall conduct continuing research and development on the production of crab, shrimp, and
lobster culture, especially as they apply to local conditions, and discover new methods and
technologies that will improve the fishing industry.

SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the
establishment of multi-purpose fish breeding farms and hatcheries for the production and
multiplication of crabs, shrimps, and lobsters in the Province of Davao Del Sur, the funding of
which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sum as
may be necessary for the operations of the multi-purpose fish breeding farms and hatcheries
shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Agriculture Davao Del Sur
Provincial Office.

SEC. 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,