Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The province of Basilan is the biggest and northernmost island of the 
Sulu Archipelago in Mindanao. Three (3) prominent bodies of water surround 
Basilan: Celebes Sea, the Moro Gulf and the Sulu Sea. With stretches of 
coastline, majority of the population depend on fishing for food and livelihood. 
Over the years, the aquaculture industry has grown to complement and 
support traditional capture fisheries.  Fish, squids, clams, crabs and lobsters 
are among the major marine species produced in the province. 
Under the bill, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources shall 
construct the hatchery where high value marine species are spawned, then 
hatched and cared for. Within two (2) years, management shall be transferred 
to Basilan State University after implementation of a training and phasing-in 
program. The establishment of a multispecies marine hatchery aims to 
support the growing population of diverse and sustainable supply of aquatic 
food. It also presents livelihood opportunities to many of the local residents. 
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Establishing critical infrastructure 
and 
pursuing 
technological 
advances in fisheries are key to ensuring a vibrant, fish-based economy of 
Basilan that benefits every Basileño.  
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this measure is 
earnestly sought.  
HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN 
Lone District of Basilan  


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE CITY OF ISABELA, 
ISLAND PROVINCE OF BASILAN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
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), multi-species marine hatchery in the City of Isabela, Province of 
Basilan. 
SEC. 2. Within two (2) years after the construction of the multi-species 
marine hatchery, the BFAR shall, through a memorandum of agreement, transfer 
its management to the Basilan State University (BASSU) through a memorandum 
of agreement.  The BFAR shall implement a training and phasing-in program for 
BASSU personnel on the management and operation of the multi-species marine 
hatchery. 
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The BFAR and the BASSU shall conduct continuing research and innovation 
on the breeding and production of the marine species with consideration to the local 
conditions and environmental sustainability, and pursue new methods and 
technology that shall benefit the local fishing and aquaculture industry.  
SEC. 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's 
programs the establishment of the multi-species marine hatchery in the City of 
Isabela, Province of Basilan, the funding of which shall be included in the annual 
General Appropriations Act.  The BASSU shall set aside funds from any available 
local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the management and operation 
of the multispecies marine 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, 
and the transfer of the management of the multispecies marine hatchery to the 
BASSU. 
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,