Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU and 
REPRESENTATIVE DIVINA GRACE C. YU 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality 
of Tabina, Province of Zamboanga del Sur.  
The Constitution mandates the State to provide support to fisherfolks through 
appropriate technology and research, adequate financial production, and marketing 
assistance. 
The Municipality of Tabina is the southernmost part of Zamboanga del Sur, 
facing the area wherein the waters of Illana Bay flows out to the Moro Gulf. Its coastal 
waters have long been a known source of various kinds of fishes and different marine 
species. 
The establishment of the hatchery in the Municipality of Tabina would contribute 
a significant role in sustaining food supply and security not only in the Province of 
Zamboanga del Sur but also in Mindanao region. Ultimately, it would also give 
employment opportunities for local residents. 
In view thereof, approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
REP. JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU 
2nd District, Zamboanga del Sur 
REP. DIVINA GRACE C. YU 
1st District, Zamboanga del Sur 
September 27, 2022
8:53 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE JEYZEL VICTORIA C. YU and 
REPRESENTATIVE DIVINA GRACE C. YU 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF TABINA, PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, AND APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. 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 Tabina, Province of Zamboanga 
del Sur. 
SECTION 2. The BFAR-DA shall within two (2) years after the construction of 
the multi-species marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the local 
government unit concerned through a memorandum of agreement. It shall implement 
a training and  phasing-in program for local government personnel on the management 
and operation of the hatchery. 
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's 
program the establishment of the multi-purpose marine hatchery in the Municipality of 
Tabina, Province of Zamboanga del Sur, the funding of which shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act. The local government unit concerned shall set 
aside funds from any available local revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the 
operationalization of the hatchery. 
SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the passage of this Act, the Secretary 
of Agiculture shall issue the rules and regulations on the supervision, monitoring, 
transfer, or withdrawal by the BFAR of the multi-species marine hatchery. 
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
Approved, 
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