Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE 0F REPRHSENTATIVHS
Batasan Hills, Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
House Bill No.
Introduced by REP. PRINCESS RIHAN MANGUDADATU SAKALURAN
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The Philippines has a long-standing tradition of coffee cultivation, spanning four centuries, and
its coffee industry holds significant potential for economic growth and sustainable agriculture.
Since  1997,  the  Philippines  has  been  a  net  importer,  with  coffee  imports  valued  at  USD
81,216,670.00 in 2020, higher than the previous year 2019 at USD 72,091,198.  It has dropped
from 25th to 34th in global top coffee producer rankings from 2015 to 2020.
Recognizing the need to harness the country's potential as a top coffee producer, this bill aims
to establish the Coffee Industry Advancement & Research Center as the primary institution
responsible for advancing coffee productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness nationwide. The
center will conduct research activities, develop improved coffee planting techniques, promote
sustainable farming practices, and facilitate knowledge-sharing among coffee farmers.
Sultan Kudarat province, located in Mindanao, possesses ideal conditions for coffee cultivation
and has a rich coffee-growing heritage thus designating Sultan Kudarat as the Coffee Capital
of the Philippines, we aim to promote its unique coffee culture, enhance local coffee farmers'
livelihood opportunities, and strengthen the country's position in the global coffee market.
Notably, the Philippines, with a rich history of coffee cultivation, continues to be a key player
in  the  global  coffee  landscape.  In  2021,   SOCCSKSARGEN,  with  its  substantial  coffee
production, played a crucial role. It produced 21,007.41 metric tons of dried cherries (MT DC)
and  10,503.71  metric  tons  of green  coffee  beans  (MT  GCB),  35.60  percent  of the  entire
country's coffee production.   Sultan Kudarat alone provided  18,044.46 MT DC and 9,022.23
MT GCB,  85.90  percent of the  region  and  is the highest coffee  producing  province  in  the
country.


Through  extensive  research  and  development,  the  center  will  also  focus  on  post-harvest
technologies, pest management, and other critical areas of coffee cultivation. It will facilitate
the transfer of knowledge, technical training programs, and collaboration among stakeholders
to foster innovation and best practices in coffee production.
Moreover,  the  bill  emphasizes the  importance  of utilizing modem technologies,  promoting
marketing   strategies,   and   establishing   partnerships   with   relevant   government   agencies,
educational institutions, and private entities. These efforts will support the growth of the coffee
industry, both domestically and internationally.
To  ensure  successful  implementation,  the  bill  appropriates  funds  for  the  establishment,
operation,  and  maintenance  of  the  Coffee  Industry  Advancement  and  Researeh  Center.
Adequate  funding and an efficient timeline will  facilitate the center's operational readiness
within six months after the law's effectivity.
The  bill  also  introduces  reporting  mechanisms  to  monitor  the  center's  research  activities,
accomplishments,  and financial  status.  Regular reporting to the Department of Agriculture,
along with consolidated reports to both Houses of Congress, will ensure accountability and
transparency.
By  promoting  Sultan  Kudarat  as  the  Coffee  Capital  and  establishing  the  Coffee  Industry
Advancement and Research Center, this bill seeks to revitalize and strengthen the Philippines'
coffee  industry.  It  recognizes  the  importance  of research,  development,  and  innovation  in
sustaining a vibrant coffee culture and generating economic opportunities for coffee farmers
and stakeholders.
Together, we aim to transform Sultan Kudarat into a thriving hub for coffee production and
elevate the Philippines as a globally recognized coffee powerhouse.
REP. PR


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSH OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETHENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 9340
Introduced by REP. PRINCESS RIHAN MANGUDADATU SAKALURAN
AN ACT
DEVELOPING  THE  COFFEE  INDUSTRY  OF  THE  PHILIPPINES  AND
CREATING THE COFFEE INDUSTRY ADVANCEMENT AND RESEARCH
CHNTHR AND DECLARING THE PROVINCE 0F SULTAN KUDARAT AS
THE COFFEE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House Of Representatives Of the Philippines in congress
assembled:
SECTION 1. rz.f/e -This Act shall be known as the "Coffee Industry Advancement Act".
SECTION 2. Dec/¢rafz'o77 a/Po/I.c};-It is hereby declared the policy of the state to promote and
support the growth and advancement of the coffee industry in the country, particularly one of
its  major  producers,  the  province  of Sultan  Kudarat.  Towards  this  end  the  country  shall
maintain and protect the coffee industry to increase its production, quality and sustainability
for the benefit of the farmers and other stakeholders, and to meet local and global demands.
SEC"OIN 3 . Creation Of the Cot i ;ee Indrstry Adrancement and Re search Cehier-Wi:lhim a.year
from the approval  of this act,  there  shall be created the  Coffee  Industry Advancement and
Research  Center  in the  province  of Sultan  Kudarat which  shall  be  attached to  the  Sultan
Kudarat State University.
SECTTOIN 4. Functions Of the Cof fee Industry Adrancement and Research Center -The Coffee
Industry Advancement and Research Center shall perform the following function and duties:
a.    Undertake researches and technical studies on the development, product, and
marketing of coffee and its by-products;
b.   Provide technical, capital, and monetary assistance and support to coffee farmers
and other stakeholders in all coffee producing provinces towards high yielding,
high quality coffee varieties;
c.    Develop appropriate  pre-harvest  and post harvest technologies  beneficial to  the
coffee industry;


d.   Train faculty members and other research personnel who will undertake research
and development work on coffee;
e.    Publish  research  studies,  papers,   articles,   and  other  works  or  writings  with
governments, the private sector, and research partners relating to coffee on a regular
basis  with  the  end  goal  of benefitting  coffee  farmers  and  other  stakeholders
nationwide.
f.    Establish  fruitful  partnerships  with  the  best  advanced  research  institutes  in  the
world;
9.   Provide  innovative  and relevant research services through modem facilities and
technologies operated by highly-trained personnel.
h.   Coordinate with the  Department of Agriculture (DA),  Department of Trade and
industry   (DTI),   Department   of  the   Science   and   Technology   (DOST),   and
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Technical Education
and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to consolidate all policies, programs,
and projects on coffee research and development.
i.    Such  other  functions  and  duties  necessary  or  incidental  to  the  promotion  and
development of the coffee industry.
SECTION 5.  Cojoree  Cczpi./cr/ a//fee P¢z./z.ppz.#es -The province of Sultan Kudarat is hereby
declared, or granted the official designation as the coffee capital of the Philippines.
SECTION 6. Jmp/eone#/z.#g JZ#/es cr#d Regr¢/crfz.o#s - The DA and DENR in collaboration with
DTI, DOST, TESDA, and the Sultan Kudarat State University, shall issue and promulgate the
necessary rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this act.
SECTION 7. 4pproprj.c7/z.o#s -For the effective implementation of this act, the amount of One
Hundred  Million  Pesos  (Php100,000,000.00)  is  hereby  appropriated  from  the  curent  and
annual budgetary allocations of the DA and DENR, fifty percent of which shall serve as the
initial amount for the Coffee Subsidy Fund under Section 6 of this act. Thereafter, such amounts
as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual budget of
the DA and DENR under the General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 8. Repeci/I.ng C/crztse -All laws and parts thereof inconsistent with any provisions
of this Act shall be deemed repealed or modifled accordingly;
SECTION  9.  EJrec/j.w.ty  C/crajse  -  This  Act  shall  take  effect  Fifteen  (15)  days  after  its
publication in the official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Adopted.