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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS.
First Regular Session

House Bill No.BLOS

Introduced by DIWA Party-list Representative Emmeline Y, Aglipay ~

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The State has a constitutional obligation to "promote the preferential use of Filipino labor,
domestic materials and locally produced goods, and adopt measures that help make them
competitive," This policy is not meant to provide unfair advantage, but is intended to counteract
centuries of colonial mentality - much of which is still reinforced by media even today - that
local products are inferior t0 those made abroad. It is also a policy that acknowledges that itis
only right that the most powerful voices in the promotion of Philippines goods and services
should be those of the Filipinos themselves

To this end, this proposed bill, filed as a counterpart of Senate Bill No, 721 with the support of
its author, Senator Cynthia Villar, declares November to be the annual “BUY PINOY, BUILD
PINOY Month’ in order to promote awareness of Filipino made products, and inculeate a love
of local products in the hearts of Filipinos. The month of November has been strategically
chosen due to the pattern of increased consumer spending that occurs in the run-up to the
Chiistmas celebration in December

Of particular emphasis will be the promotion of micto, small and medium enterprises (MSME%),
which are vital components of ocr nation’s economy, accounting for 99.6 % of registered
businesses in the Philippines and employ over 67 % of the Filipino labor force, Aggressive
promotion of their products during November will hopefully elevate these businesses, and
provide sustainable and well-distributed growth for our economy, while providing Filipino
consumers with world-class products that benefit cost-wise from being locally sourced.

Aarrters Ho Kobltn
EMMELINE Y. AGLIPAY - VILLAR
Representative, DIWA Party-list

+ Article XI, Section 12
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE:
Quezon City, Metro Manila

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

3103

House Bill No. -

Introduced by DIWA Party-list Representative Emmeline Y. Aglipay ~ Villar

AN ACT
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AS “BUY PINOY, BUILD PINOY
MONTH” TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS TO.
PRIORITIZE THE PURCHASE AND UTILIZATION OF FILIPINO PRODUCTS,
LABOR AND SERVICES

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 thi

uy Pinoy, Build Pinoy Month Act.”

mn 2, State Po In furtherance of the Constitutionally-mandated role of the State to
develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos

(Article If, Section 19) and to promote the preferential use of Filipino labor, domestic materials
and locally produced goods, and adopt measures that help make them competitive (Article XII,

Section 12), itis the policy of state to promote the growth and development of Filipino
entrepreneurs, especially those involved in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as
defined by Republic Act No, 697, as amended by Republic Act No. $289 and Republic Act
No. 9501, or the Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Section 3. Declaration of Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy Month. - The month of November of every
year is hereby declared as “Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy Month” in recognition of the important role
and contribution of the MSME seetor to the Philippine economy and to enhance the opportunities
of these enterprises to grow and contribute more meaningfully to job generation, national

development and economic advancement

Section 4. Observance of Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy Month, - To ensure the meaningful
observance of Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy Month as herein declared, all heads of government offi

and instrumentalities, including government-owned and controlled corporations, as well as local
government units, and employers in the private sector, shall encourage and afford sufficient
resources, time and opportunities for MSMEs to engage and participate in any and all activities

to: mark the month,

a) The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shall be the lead agency for the
implementation of this Act. The activities under this act shall be included in the annual work

program and action agenda of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council.

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b) Activities for the Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy Month shall include MSME trade fairs,
bazaars, marketing missions, information dissemination activities, education and advo

campaigns, and similar events featuring Filipino products, manufactures, inventions,
technologies and resources and shall be conducted in all national government agencies as well as

cities and municipalities in the country.

©) National Trade Fair shall be held for at least two (2) weeks in Novermber of every year
service providers, and products, Provided,

with the participation limited to Filipino producers
That the said Fair shall be held simultaneously in lox

tions in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao,

) The Philippine Information Agency, in coordination with the DTI, shall formulate and
implement a nationwide information and advocacy campaign for the Buy Pinoy, Build Pinoy
Month activities.

¢) The private sector is encouraged to conduct similar initiatives as those enumerated in this Act.

Section 5. Repealing Clause ~ All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules oF regulations and
other issuances, or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are

hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

ity — This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days afer publieation in
ational newspapers of general circulation,

Section 6. Effeeti
the Official Gazette or in two (2)

Approved,

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