Republic ofthe Blippines
Honse of Representatives
Quezon City, Metra Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

House Bill No___ 4025

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Bill seeks to establish an aquatic research and experimental
breeding station for lake, river and other inland fishes in the Province of
Agusan del Norte.

The Lake Mainit, the fourth largest lake in the Philippines and
considered to be the deepest lake in the country with maximum depth
reaching 223 meters is located in the northeastern part of Mindanao and
shared between the provinces of Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte.
Lake Mainit plays a vital role in the economy of the local government units
surrounding it as it serves as the major source of livelihood of its people.

‘The Province of Agusan del Norte is one of the provinces by which
Agusan River flows. It is said to be harbouring different species of fish which
is also the main source of livelihood of the people residing near the said
river. Also, the province has sources of good quality of water which has
chemical, physical and biological characteristics suitable for the
establishment of fishpond industry. At present, pioneering businessmen
who ventured in the fishpond industry can attest to the good water quality
in the province through their high yield of harvest.

The establishment of an aquatic research and experimental breeding
station for lake, river and other inland fishes is highly essential for the
enhancement of aquatic resources of the province. It will contribute to the
technological development in the breeding and propagation of different
species of fish, prawns, and other marine resources in fresh water. Also, this
measure is a big contributor in the management and development of the
fisheries resources towards our government’s aim for food security.

In view of the foregoing, the approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

Je iG” M. AMANTE


Republic of the Philipines

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

4025

House Bill No.

Introduced by Honorable ERLPE JOHN “PING” M. AMANTE

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING AN AQUATIC RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTAL
BREEDING STATION FOR LAKE, RIVER AND OTHER INLAND FISHES
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JABONGA, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL
NORTE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

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

Section 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, an Aquatic Research and
Experimental Breeding Station for Lake, River and other Inland Fishes in
the Municipality of Jabonga, Province of Agusan del Norte.

Section 2. The Department of Agriculture shall formulate the rules
and regulation necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

Section 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the
Department's program the establishment and operationalization of the said
Aquatic Research Center and experimental Breeding Station, the funding of
which shall be included in the General Appropriations Act.

Section 4. ‘This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in at least two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,