Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

0.3531

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Rep. FAUSTINO ‘BOJIE’ G. DY IIT

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State upholds a commitment to support Filipino farmers across all stages
of agricultural production. Article XII, Section 1 of the Constitution clearly provides
that the State shall promote industrialization based on sound practices in agrarian
reform and agricultural development.

To boost our agricultural sector towards self-sufficiency, the State must take a
more active role in supporting Filipino farmers, in all regions, in all sectors of
agriculture, and in all stages of production.

According to the Department of Agriculture (DA), two of the major crops in
the Philippines, rice and com, have been annually posing significant post-harvest
losses averaging 342,000 metric tons or Php 7.89 billion, and 151,000 metric tons or
Php 2.87 billion, respectively.’ Such losses can be attributed to the inadequacy of
modem agricultural technologies, handling processes, and the lack of post-harvest
infrastructure and facilities. Hence, there is an evident need to increase the
government's post-harvest support.

If passed, this Bill will further strengthen the country’s post-harvest industry by
providing for the construction of post-harvest facilities such as storage warehouses,
rice mills, and transport facilities. Moreover, this measure will contribute in the
reduction of food loss and waste, thereby improving agricultural sustainability and
food security.

The implementation of this bill will be a combined effort of three national
departments namely the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the
Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR).

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In view of the foregoing, the passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

FAUSTI IE’ G. DY IIL


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3531

Introduced by Rep. FAUSTINO ‘BOJIE” G. DY HI

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR POST-HARVEST FACILITIES TO FARMERS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be 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 “Post-Harvest Facilities
Support Act of 2025”.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is the policy of the State to promote
agricultural and, more broadly, rural development. Specifically, the State aims to raise
farm incomes to a level high enough to allow the farmers to meet their material needs
and to enhance their self-esteem. It is also the policy of the State to encourage and
strengthen non-government organizations such as farmers’ organizations and
cooperatives.

SECTION 3. Construction of Warehouses and Rice Mills. - The Department of
Public Works and Highways, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture, the
Department of Agrarian Reform, and farmers cooperatives shall construct warehouses
and rice mills in every rice-producing municipality and city in the Philippines:
Provided, That in the initial phase of the program, every district with at least one
rice-producing municipality shall be the beneficiary of at least one warehouse and rice
mill.

SECTION 4. Grant of Necessary Equipment and Machinery. - The Department of
Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Trade and Industry, Department of
Agrarian Reform, and farmer cooperatives, shall provide the equipment and
machinery necessary to operate these warehouses and rice mills as well as the


necessary transport facilities. These include, but are not limited to dryers, silos, and
modem processing equipment.

SECTION 5. Role of Local Government. - The local government shall manage and
operate the warehouses and rice mills constructed in their territorial jurisdiction for the
benefit of local farmers and local farmer cooperatives.

SECTION 6. Appropriations - The amount of One Billion Pesos
(P1,000,000,000.00) is initially appropriated for the program. In subsequent years, the
amount necessary to pursue the program shall be incorporated in the General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 7. Implementing Rules and Regulations - Within thirty (30) days from
the effectivity of this Act, the Department of Public Works and Highways, the
Department of Agriculture, the Department of Agrarian Reform, the Department of
Trade and Industry, the Department of Budget and Management, the National
Economic and Development Authority, and the Department of the Interior and Local
Government shall jointly promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to implement
this Act.

SECTION 8. Separability Clause - If any provision in this Act or the application
thereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the validity of other provisions not affected
thereby, she be in full force and effect.

SECTION 9. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, orders, proclamations, rules and
regulations, and other issuances, inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.

SECTION 10. Effectivity Clause - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,