SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session i

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.No. 4485

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Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

EXPLANATORY NOTE

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF AJUY, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR

Ajuy is a second class municipality in the province of lloilo, According to the
2010 census, it had a population of 47,248 people. The town is composed of 34
barangays with a total land area of 17,557.19 hectares. Ajuy is a coastal municipality
and agricultural at the same time. E

The town is characterized by an irregular terrain with high mountain ranges in
the upper western part, rolling hills, flat plains and coastal plains. There are no major
rivers in the town but only tributary rivers and creeks such as the Gubaton river,
Balogo river, Ga-as river, Pili river, Barrido river, Culasi creek, Nabaye creek, Dulang
creek, Piliwan creek, and Serruco river which are the sources of sand and gravel,
quarry, irrigation water, and other sources of livelihood among the Beople living near
the river bank. ;

Majority of the people still rely on farming and fisheries for subsistence. Rice,
corn, and sugarcane comprise the major agricultural products of Ajuy. Along its
coastal barangays, prawns, crabs and all kinds of fishes are abundant during peak
fishing months. Livestock, poultry raising, and tree farming are secondary sources of
income of some farmers.

This town has several tourism potential areas that include the island of
Calabazas which is home to the "Parola", Nasidman Island, Bay-ang Point at
Barangay Bay-ang Peninsula, Salog beach located at the island of Punta Buri,. and
Panalikdikon Falls in Barangay Tipacla.

This Bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the municipality
of Ajuy to catalyze the development of aquaculture in the town which can provide both
direct and indirect employment to its people.

The approval of this Bill will contribute to the growth and development of the
fisheries sector and allied industries. It will also help increase the income of fisher


folks who, together with farmers, require the consistent support of the national
government.

In view thereof, approval of this Bill is earnestly sought.

RAUL seaplre TUPAS


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES )
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.NoA4ZS5

Introduced by Representative Raul C. Tupas

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF AJUY, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFOR .

SECTION 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Establishment of Multi-Species
Marine Hatchery in the Municipality of Ajuy Act.”

SECTION 2. Establishment of Multi-Species Marine Hatchery - There shall be
established under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a multi-species marine hatchery in the
Municipality of Ajuy, Province of lloilo.

SECTION 3. Supervision of the BFAR - Within three (3) years after the construction
of the multi-species marine hatchery, the BFAR-DA shall transfer its management to
the Northern lloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC). It shall implement a training and
Phasing-in program for NIPSC personnel on the management and bperation of the
multi-species marine hatchery. . 4

SECTION 4. Continuing Research- The BFAR-DA and NIPSC shall conduct
continuing research and development on the multi-species marine hatchery to
discover new methods that will enhance the fishing industry.

SECTION 5. Budget Allocation. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the
Department of Agriculture's programs the establishment of the multi-species marine
hatchery in the Municipality of Ajuy, lloilo, the funding of which shalll be included in the
General Appropriations Act. The NIPSC shall set aside funds from any available
revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.

SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The BFAR-DA and the
NIPSC shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision and monitoring, and
the transfer or withdrawal by the BFAR, of the multi-species marine hatchery.

SECTION 7. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) national newspapers of general
circulation.

Approved,