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S.B. No. 1344
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Introduced by Senator SONNY ANGARA
AN ACT
PROMOTING THE SCIENTIFIC PROPAGATION, PROCESSING, UTILIZATION 
AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE NATIVE ANIMALS, HEREBY CREATING 
THE PHILIPPINE NATIVE ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
EXPLANATORY NOTE
The country’s recent economic growth has continued at an unprecedented pace, 
rating as among the fastest in Asia and the developing world. Official statistics would 
however show that this has yet to make a significant contribution to alleviating poverty 
across the country, given poverty incidence has remained relatively unchanged in the last 
decade.
In part, this can be attributed to the low productivity of our agricultural sector, which 
according to 2015 Philippine Statistics Authority data1 maintained a 29-percent share of 
employment, but contributed only 9.4 percent to GDP.
Given that the farming sector remains among our nation’s poorest, public support 
of rural development through agriculture-based initiatives becomes imperative. One such 
initiative involves the breeding, propagation, utilization and sustained development of 
native animals.
“Native animals”, as used here, refer to breeds of chickens, pigs, cattle, goats, 
sheep, ducks and other domesticated farm animals that are more adapted to the 
environmental conditions of the Philippines, having emerged through a long process of 
natural selection.
The Department of Science and Technology affirmed in a presentation that these 
animals have ranging or foraging behaviors more suited to our countryside; high tolerance 
to heat stress and inclement weather; better resistance to diseases; and exhibit unique 
characteristics that are more attuned to small farm’s conditions. Such native animals 
however are generally smaller in body size, slower in their growth rate, and poorer in their 
feed conversion efficiency.
1 https://www.psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/Selected%20Statistics%20on%20Agriculture%202016.pdf


Such uniquely Filipino breeds of animals ought to be protected, scientifically 
developed and propagated as part of the continuous drive to boost agricultural 
productivity and spur countryside growth.
Various government programs, through the Departments of Agriculture and 
Science and Technology, already address this. But these have yet to be affirmed by an 
explicit legal mandate or institutionalized as a government policy. They have yet to be 
afforded adequate public support.
This measure aims to address the gap by creating a Philippine Native Animal 
Development Center that will conserve, propagate and promote native animals— 
undertaking research activities that lead to the improvement of the over-all productivity of 
the Philippine native animals sector.
Such a policy will result in immense benefits for the country in terms of food 
security. More importantly, it will provide a much-needed boost to our farming sector 
which has long been mired in poverty.
This bill represents one among the many efforts to make our growth more 
inclusive. Hence, its swift passage is earnestly sought.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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AN ACT
PROMOTING THE SCIENTIFIC PROPAGATION, PROCESSING, UTILIZATION 
AND DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE NATIVE ANIMALS, HEREBY CREATING 
THE PHILIPPINE NATIVE ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. Title. -  This Act shall be known as the “ Philippine Native Anim al 
Development A ct o f 2017."
SEC. 2. Declaration o f Policy. -  The Constitution provides that the State shall develop 
a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos, and 
shall provide for the preservation, conservation and development of comprehensive rural 
development and agrarian reform. It also provides that the State shall support indigenous, 
appropriate, and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities, and their application 
to the country's productive systems and national life. Towards this end, a comprehensive 
program for the promotion and development of native animals shall be established, 
creating what is to be known as the Philippine Native Animal Development Center.
SEC. 3. Definition o f Terms. -  As used in this Act, the following terms shall mean;
a) “Philippine Native Animal Development Center” refers to the National Swine and 
Poultry Development Center of the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), and those that 
will be created pursuant to this Act;
b) “Smallholder Farmer” refers to a farmer owning or cultivating five (5) hectares or 
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c) “Native Animals” refer to animals found in one geographical location that 
developed unique physical characteristics, behavior, product attributes, adapted 
to the local environment and are products of selection with no infusion of exotic 
breed for at least five (5) generations. Examples include, but are not limited to, 
(native) chickens, goats, pigs, ducks, cattle, sheep and horses.
SEC. 4. Creation o f the Philippine Native Anim al Development Center. -  There is 
hereby created a Philippine Native Animal Development Center, hereinafter referred to 
as the PNADC, administratively attached to and under the supervision and control of the 
Department of Agriculture (DA).
SEC. 5. Powers and Functions o f the PNADC. -  The PNADC shall have the following 
powers and functions:
a) Conserve, propagate, utilize and promote Philippine native animals such as, but 
not limited to, (native) chickens, goats, pigs, cattle, ducks, sheep and horses 
through the use of appropriate technology;
b) Undertake research activities in all disciplines that lead to the improvement of the 
over-all productivity of Philippine native animals through collaborations with other 
government instrumentalities. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and other 
private research and development institutions;
c) Enable the farmers, particularly smallholder farmers, to avail themselves of good 
quality native animal stocks at all times and at reasonable prices through an 
organized program of production, breeding, training and dispersal;
d) Undertake training programs for farmers, particularly smallholder farmers, 
designated to transfer technology on the proper reproduction and utilization of 
native animals;
e) Encourage backyard development in rural areas by raising native animals so as to 
meet the nutrition needs of the smallholder farmers and their families and reduce 
dependence on commercialized or imported products;
f) Increase the existing annual population growth of Philippine native animals to 
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g) Perform such other related functions which shall promote the propagation, 
processing, utilization and development of Philippine native animals.
SEC. 6. Philippine Native Anim als Framework for Developm ent -  The PNADC, in 
coordination with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology 
(DOST), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), native animal 
growers’ cooperatives and organizations, local government units, and the private sector, 
shall formulate a twenty-year Framework for Development to be validated and updated 
annually. Such Framework shall serve as guide to the formulation and implementation of 
plans, programs and projects for the propagation, processing, utilization and development 
of Philippine native animals, as envisioned in this Act. The Framework shall likewise 
provide for the following:
a. Investment Promotion and Facilitation -  The DA shall develop programs 
establishing links between stakeholders in the native animal industry and 
Government Financial Institutions (GFIs) and other financial cooperatives. The DA 
shall likewise develop and implement programs that would establish reasonable 
and innovative investment incentives to attract more players in the native animal 
industry:
b. Production Support and Extension -  The DA through the BAI, in consultation with 
DOST, SUCs, and other relevant government agencies shall establish programs 
which shall promote and provide adequate trainings on adapting technologies to 
smallholder farmers or individuals engaged in the propagation, utilization, 
marketing, processing and distribution of native animals; strengthen native animal 
cooperatives and organizations involved in the sustainable and viable development 
of native animals; and afford opportunities for participation in international 
conventions, workshops and fora. The DA shall likewise make good breeds readily 
available to farmers and farmers’ cooperatives to ensure high yield and good quality 
of native animals;
c. Research and Development -  The DA, through the BAI, and the Bureau of 
Agricultural Research (BAR) shall strengthen research collaboration among SUCs 
and other research institutions for technical support in the areas of biotechnology 
and other fields that promote the development of the native animals sector. It shall 
strengthen the existing National Swine and Poultry Research Development Center 
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DA, through the BAI and BAR, shall likewise establish sites and/or pilot farms for 
the propagation, processing, utilization and development of Philippine native 
animals. The same also covers the transfer and improvement of appropriate 
technology and techniques, which will be utilized in every phase of native animal 
propagation, marketing, processing and dispersal. Particular emphasis shall be 
made in preserving the genetic make-up of these native animals and to ensure 
economic viability and acceptance of technology to farmers;
d. Market Promotion and Developm ent-The DA shall strive to strengthen its various 
programs such as the Agri-Pinoy Livestock Program and other similar programs in 
the promotion and development of native animals. The DA, in coordination with the 
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), shall link-up agribusiness cooperatives 
and organizations directly with consumers’ cooperatives and organizations. This 
also includes exploring national and international markets and facilitating the 
participation of local growers and producers in local and international conferences, 
trade fairs, and exhibits;
e. Quality Assurance -  To ensure health and proper handling, the DA, together with 
the Nationai Meat Inspection Service (NMIS), shall establish and enforce standards 
in propagating, processing, grading, sampiing, tests and analysis, specifications, 
nomenclature, inspection, processing, conservation, utilization and transportation 
of Philippine native animals; and
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Infrastructure Development -  The DA shall facilitate the provision and/or installment 
of needed propagation and post-harvest facilities, distribution and transport 
facilities, and other facilities in the propagation, processing, utilization and 
development of native animals. The existing facilities of NMIS, attached bureaus 
under the DA, and other agencies of the government, shall likewise be utilized for 
the said purposes. Assistance shall likewise be given to qualified and viable farmers 
or cooperatives in the availment of soft loans or grants for the construction of native 
animal propagation and processing facilities.
SEC. 7. PNADC A dvisory Board. -  The PNADC Advisory Board shall be composed of 
the following:
a. Secretary of the DA as Chairperson;
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c. Assistant Secretary for Livestock as Chairperson of the Philippine Native 
Animals Development Program (PNAD);
d. Director of the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) as Head of the Native 
Animal Technical Writing Group;
e. Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural 
Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD);
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Representative from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 
(DENR);
g. Representative from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED);
h. Representative from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI);
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Two (2) representatives from the appropriate SUCs offering veterinary 
medicine and animal science courses; and
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Two (2) representatives from native animal farmersVproducersVprocessors’ 
associations.
SEC. 8. Functions o f the PNADC A dvisory Board. -  The PNADC Advisory Board shall 
perform the following functions:
a) Formulate policies, programs and projects for the development of the Philippine 
native animals pursuant to the PNADC Framework for Development;
b) Review and recommend the annual budget of the PNADC;
c) Evaluate the implementation, efficiency and effectiveness of the program and 
projects of the PNADC;
d) Recommend the establishment or abolition of PNAD Centers as may be deemed 
necessary;
e) Promote the program and projects of the PNADC through information 
dissemination and marketing; and
f) Perform such other related functions as may be necessary to carry out the purpose 
and provisions of this Act.
The board shall regularly meet twice in every fiscal year and may hold special 
meetings, whenever the need arises, to consider urgent matters upon the call of the 
Chairman or any seven (7) board members.
SEC. 9. Executive D irector o f the PNADC. 
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The Executive Director of the PNADC shall perform the following functions;
a) Oversee the implementation of the policies, programs and projects of the PNADC;
b) Assist the PNADC Advisory Board in the review, evaluation and monitoring of the 
PNAD Program; and
c) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the PNADC Advisory Board.
SEC. 10. Creation o f Native Anim al Regional Centers. -  There shall be created at 
least one (1) native animal center in every region in the country, namely Native Animal 
Regional Center (hereinafter referred to as NARC). The NARC shall administer the 
programs, projects and policies of the PNADC in their respective locality to ensure the 
following:
a) Implement various programs and projects of the PNADC in their respective 
regions;
b) Recommend other relevant policies, programs and projects to the Executive 
Director of the PNADC; and
c) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Executive Director of 
the PNADC.
SEC. 11. Farm ers’ Participation. -  The farmer-participants shall be encouraged to 
establish strong farmers’ associations or cooperatives to serve as the focal point for 
government assistance in the propagation and dispersal of Philippine native animals and 
dissemination of technology on native animals.
SEC. 12. Participation o f Local Government Units. -  The local government units, in 
close partnership with the native animal regional centers and various offices of the DA at 
the local level, shall implement a native animal propagation and dispersal program within 
their respective areas in accordance with the national policy and program of the PNADC. 
The PNADC shall adopt a national dispersal program to primarily benefit the smallholder 
farmers. Any income from the sale of native animals and their products shall be placed 
in a revolving fund to be used in the propagation, distribution and development of native 
animals.
SEC. 13. Use o f Funds. -  Not more than thirty percent (30%) of funds allocated under 
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maintenance and operating expenses; thirty percent (30%) for research and 
development; and forty percent (40%) for native animals propagation and distribution.
SEC. 14. Annual Report. -  The PNADC through its Executive Director shall submit an 
annual report to the Office of the President, the Senate Committee on Agriculture and 
Food, and the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture and Food on the 
status of the implementation of this Act.
SEC. 15. Transfer o f Philippine Native Anim al Development Programs to the 
PNADC. -  Upon approval of this Act, the Philippine Native Animal Development Program 
(PNAD) and other existing native animal programs and projects implemented by various 
agencies shall be transferred to the PNADC.
SEC. 16. Repealing Clause. -  All laws or parts thereof, decrees, orders, rules and 
regulations inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified 
accordingly.
SEC. 17. Separability Clause. -  If any of the provisions of this Act is declare invalid, the 
other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect.
SEC. 18. Effectivity Clause. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two national newspapers of general circulation.
Approved,