Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 
Introduced by Representative REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Province of Samar, particularly the Municipality of Basey, is well-known 
for its colorful and woven tikog-based products and handicrafts most especially 
the multi-purpose mats called banig which may in turn be used as a material 
for the production and creation of other productsS. 
The weaving of Tikog, a special reed plant, into Banig is a century-old practice 
which has been passed down from generation to generation. It is of great 
significance to the history and culture of Samar and its people, more so in 
Basey town wherein the same has developed into a flourishing household 
industry and became a prime source of livelihood, most especially among 
women weavers. Basey's tikog and banig products have garnered great market 
attention not only within the country but also worldwide. 
However, the growth of the industry has stagnated primarily due to the lasting 
effects of Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) which struck the region on 
December 2013. Basey was one of the most heavily affected areas by the 
typhoon which destroyed tikog from naturally growing as well as damaged most 
homes and work areas used for banig weaving. In spite of rehabilitation efforts 
undertaken by the local government as well as by various organizations, the 
lack of capital investment, lagging technology, lack of engagement from the 
youth, among others, all contribute in stifling the industry from reaching its 
full potential. It is thenapparent that more funding and support is required in 
order to fully rehabilitate, develop and augment
the industry into a 
commercially competitive endeavor for the purpose
of providing greater 
economic upliftment for the people as well as to preserve its historic and 
cultural legacy. 
Wherefore, there is a need to protect, develop and support the tikog industry 
through the creation of a 
Banig Subsidy Fund and Tikog Research and 
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Development Center as well as the recognition of Basey, Samar as the Banig 
Capital of the Philippines for the overall benefit of all stakeholders. 
The same Bill was filed by Hon. Sharee Ann Tan last 18Congxess. In view 
of the foregoing, the early recognition and approval of this house measure is 
respectfully and earnestly sought. 
REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
Second District of Samar 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. 
Introduced by Representative REYNOLDS MICHAEL T. TAN 
AN ACT DEVELOPING THE TIKOG INDUSTRY, CREATING FOR 
THEPURPOSE THE BANIG SUBSIDY FUND AND THE TIKOG RESEARCH 
AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AND DECLARING THE MUNICIPALITY OF 
BASEY IN THE PROVINCE OF SAMAR AS THE BANIG CAPITAL OF THE 
PHILIPPINES" 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic 
of the Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 
1. SHORT TITLE. - This Act shall be known as the "TIKOG 
DEVELOPMENT ACT." 
SECTION 
2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. - It is the policy of the State 
to instill patriotism and nationalism among the people as well as to promote 
the preferential use of locally manufactured goods that utilize local resources, 
adopt measures that help make them competitive and thus generate wider 
employment and greater benefits to the country. 
It is likewise the policy of the State to promote and accelerate the 
development and growth of the Province of Samar, within the context of 
national policies for economic, social, and cultural well-being.
SECTION 
3.CREATION 
OF 
THE 
TIKOG 
RESEARCH 
AND 
DEVELOPMENT CENTER.- Within a year from the approval of this Act, there 
shall be created a Tikog Research and Development Center in the Province of 
Samar attached to the Samar State University in Catbalogan City. 
SECTION 
4. 
FUNCTIONS 
OF 
THE 
TIKOG 
RESEARCH 
AND 
DEVELOPMENT CENTER. The Tikog Research and Development Center shall 
perform the following functions:
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A. Undertake and conduct rescarches and technical studies on the 
development, production, managcmcnt, and markcting of Tikog, Tikog 
and Banig products and its other by-products, 
B. Publish research studies, papers, articles, and other works or writings 
relating to Tikog and Banig research and development with the end 
goal of benefitting farmers, weavers, traders and other stakeholders; 
C. Train faculty members and other research personnel who will 
undertake research and development work on Tikog, Banig and its 
other by-products; 
D. Formulate aTikog and Banig Development Roadmap/Program; 
E. Formulate and develop innovations in Tikog and Banig production 
and development as well as provide for the transfer and improvement 
of appropriate technologies and techniques; 
F. Provide technical support and assistance for sustainable Tikogand 
Banig production and development activities as well as promote and 
provide adequate training to farmers and individuals and other 
stakeholders engaged in Tikog and Banig propagation, production,
processing and distribution in the Province of Samar; 
G. Provide and develop marketing tools and intellectual property 
protection framework for Tikog, Tikog and Banig products and its 
other by-products; 
H. Establish standards in grading, sampling and inspection, tests and 
analysis, specifications, packaging, preservation, conservation and 
transportation of Tikog, Tikog and Banig productsand its other by- 
products; 
I. Assist and coordinate with the Department of Trade and Industry and 
other concerned government agencies for the participation of Tikog 
and Banig farmers, weavers, traders and exporters in local and 
international conferences, trade fairs, expositions and exhibits 
J. Assist and coordinate with the Department of Education and other 
concerned government agencies in developing and implementing a 
Banig Weaving Program in the curriculum of select Senior High 
Schools in the Province of Samar; 


K. Coordinate with the local government units as well as concerned 
government agencies and offices to consolidate all policies, programs 
and projects relating to Tikog and Banig rescarch and development; 
and, 
L. Perform such other functions and duties necessary or incidental to 
the promotion and development of the Tikog and Banig Industry and 
in the accomplishment of the goals and purposes of this Act. 
SECTION 
5. BANIG SUBSIDY FUND.- A Banig Subsidy Fund shall be 
established to financially support and provide capital development to Banig 
production, weaving, trading, skills training and such other activities related 
and incidental thereof. 
SECTION 
6. BANIG CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES. - Pursuant to 
abovementioned public policy, the Municipality of Basey, Samar is hereby 
declared or granted the official designation as the Banig Capital of the 
Philippines. 
SECTION 
7.IMPLEMENTING 
RULES 
AND 
REGULATIONS.-The 
Department of Agriculture (DA) and Department of Environment and Natural 
Resources (DENR) in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry 
(DTI, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and Samar State 
University, shall formulate and prescribe the necessary implementing rules and 
regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act. 
SECTION 
8. APPROPRIATIONS. - For the initial implementation of this 
Act, an amount of TWENTY MILLION PESsos (P20,000,000.00) shall be 
provided from the General Appropriations Act. Thereafter,
the amount 
necessary for the continued implementation of this Act shall be included in the 
General Appropriations Fund. 
The amount to be appropriated shall be used primarily for development 
of the Tikog industry, the Banig Subsidy Fund as well as to support the 
operation of the Tikog Research and Development Center. 
SECTION 
9.SEPARIBILITY CLAUSE. 
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If any part of this Act is 
declared unconstitutional, the remaining parts not affected thereby shall 
continue to be valid and operational. 
SECTION 
10.REPEALING CLAUSE.-All laws, decrees, orders, 
circulars, rules or regulations and other issuances which are inconsistent with 
this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified accordingly.


SECTION 
11. EFFECTIVITY. 
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This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) 
days from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette or at least two (2) 
newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved,