Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 7045

Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Moringa oleifera (moringa) or malunggay is a staple in the lives of Filipino. It is
often used as an ingredient in many Filipino dishes like tinola, monggo, and nilaga.
However, we have overlooked the big potential of moringa as an export product of the
Philippines. In a December 2022 articie by the Center for Promotion of imports from
Developing Countries, it was highlighted that the global demand for moringa was
estimated at US$8 Billion in 2018. It also stated that said global demand is predicted to
grow by 8.9% between 2019-2025 or a total global market of US$10 Billion by 2025.

Moringa leaf powder is used as an ingredient in health products. The high nutrient
content of the plant is the main selling point for moringa. Moringa grows in tropical
countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Caribbean Islands, and South Africa. India is
currently has the biggest market share in the global market for moringa at 80%. This
representation finds it proper that the Philippine government exert effort in capturing a
significant part of the large global demand market for moringa by adopting a law that will
develop and promote it. There is also a similar bill for the development and promotion of
moringa filed in the Senate.

The development and promotion of moringa as another product that the
Philippines can be a major player in the global stage will be great for the economy and
in the effort to improve the lives of Filipinos.

For the Filipino people, approval of the bill herein is earnestly being sought.


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE Itt No, #045

Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO

AN ACT URGING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING,
DEVELOPMENT, AND EXPORT PROMOTION OF THE
MORINGA (MORINGA OLEIFERA) LOCALLY KNOWN AS "MALUNGGAY",
AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Moringa Development Act."

SECTION 2. Deciaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
develop and promote a globally competitive moringa Industry with the objective of
increasing moringa farmers, income, addressing the nutritional and health needs of our
people, and encouraging trade and industry.

SECTION 3. Development of Moringa. - The Department of Agriculture (DA), in
consultation with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR),
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), moringa growers’ cooperatives and
organizations, local government units, and the private sector, shall formulate a one year
framework to be validated and updated annually. Such framework shall serve as guide to
the formulation and implementation of plans, programs and projects for the production,
marketing, processing and distribution of moringa for food and commercial needs, as
envisioned in this Act. The framework shall likewise provide for the following:


a. National Framework - The DA, DOST, state universities and colleges (SUCs) and
other stakeholders shall strengthen the conduct of researches on moringa
Particularly on areas of crop improvement, crop protection, harvesting and
postharvest handling, supply chain analysis, marketing and promotion.

b. Investment Promotion and Facilitation - The DA and DTI shall develop programs
establishing links between stakeholders in the moringa industry and Government
Financial Institutions (GFIs) and other financial cooperatives. The DA and DTI shall
likewise develop and implement programs that would establish reasonable and
innovative investment incentives to attract more players in the moringa industry.

c. Export Promotion Support - An integrated and strategic export promotion program
for moringa industry shall be created. The export promotion program shall be
responsive to market conditions, needs of the exporters, and possibilities offered
by new products and technologies. It shall likewise provide foreign trade and
export promotion activities through trainings, technical assistance, capacity
building, generating awareness on export opportunities, and export planning
assistance.

d. Strengthen Trade Policies and Support Network-The DA shall be responsible in
Coordinating a consultative approach for the various stages of the trade policy
making process. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) shall lead the
negotiation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to provide a competitive
environment for moringa exports abroad.

e. Monitoring and Evaluation - The DA shall continuously monitor, track, and analyze
the progress and outcomes of the programs to be implemented to determine over-
all effectiveness.

SECTION 4. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement this Act shall be
included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, such funds as may
be necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the
succeeding annual GAA.

SECTION 5. Repealing Clause. - All provisions of existing laws, orders and regulations
contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.


SECTION 6. Separability Clause. - If for any reason any part or provision of this Act shall
be deemed unconstitutional or Invalid, the other sections or provisions hereof shall not
be affected and shall remain in force and effect.

SECTION 7. Fffectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
In the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,