HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:

RECENTLY
2.6 JUL 2016

Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DATE:
Constitution Hills, Quezon Ci

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 1897

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Fishing serves as the main source of food and livelihood for the people of Surigao
del Sur due since its coastlines are bounded by the Pacific Ocean. The fast
growth of the communities and the increasing demands of the aquatic products
for trade have become a challenge to the present supply of our aquatic resources.
This dilemma is in need for governmental intervention. The establishment of
multipurpose aquatic breeding farms and hatcheries for the production of
lobsters, shrimps, prawns and crabs present a practical and sustainable
solution to this end.

The rearing of fry and fingerlings would be able to help in increasing the supply
of the marine life. In turn, the replenished population of our shrimps, prawns
and crabs will assist in the promotion of the livelihood of our fishermen and
boost the trade of marine products in Surigao del Sur.

This Bill seeks to ensure that the City of Bislig will become a center for this
initiative through the establishment of a multipurpose fish breeding farms and
hatcheries.

The approvatof this Bill is earnestly sought.
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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1837
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by: Representative JOHNNY T. PIMENTEL

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A MULTIPURPOSE FISH BREEDING FARMS AND
HATCHERIES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF LOBSTERS, SHRIMPS AND
CRABS IN THE CITY OF BISLIG, PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL SUR

SECTION 1. Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Establishment of
Multipurpose Fish Breeding Farms and Hatcheries for the Production of
Lobsters, Shrimps and Crabs in the City of Bislig Act.”

SECTION 2. Establishment of Multipurpose Farms and Hatcheries -
Multipurpose fish breeding farms and hatcheries for the production and
multiplication of lobsters, shrimps and crabs shall be established in the City of
Bislig, Province of Surigao del Sur.

SECTION 3. Supervision of the BFAR - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic
Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture shall take supervision over
the said multipurpose fish breeding farms and hatcheries.

SECTION 4. Continuing Research - The BFAR shall conduct continuing
research and development on the production of lobsters, shrimps, prawns, crabs
and fishes to discover new methods that will enhance the fishing industry.

SECTION 5. Priority in Budget Allocation. The National Government shall
appropriate such amount, as may be necessary to carry out the objectives of this
Act.


SECTION 6. Budget Required. The Department of Agriculture shall promulgate
a specific programmed budget needed to cover the expenses for the
establishment and operationalization of the multipurpose fish breeding farms
and hatcheries for the production of lobsters, shrimps and crabs in the City of
Bislig.

SECTION 7. Inclusion in the Appropriations Act. - The amount necessary to
implement the provisions of this Act shall be included in the General
Appropriations Act for the year following the approval of this Act.

SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. - Any law, presidential decree or issuance,
executive order, letter of instruction, administrative order, rule or regulation
contrary to or inconsistent with the provisions of the Act is hereby repealed,
modified or amended accordingly.

SECTION 9. 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,