Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5825

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Itis a time-honored knowledge that Garlic, has been used as a miracle herb to cure
numerous kinds of diseases and conditions. It also treats and prevents the same due to
the fact that it contains, among others, great anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and
anti-oxidant properties. One of which is Allicin that contain potent sulphur-containing
compounds which are the reason for its characteristic pungent odour.

The component Allicin can be best garnered when it’s finely chopped, minced or
pureed and let sit for some time. Garlic is also a reliable source of selenium. Allicin and
other compounds like ajoene and alliin have an effect on the circulatory, digestive and
immunological systems of our body and help in lowering blood pressure, detoxification
and healing.

Garlic can even suppress if not remedy Diabetes. The oil extracted from garlic may
Protect diabetic patients from these side effects. Also, High Cholesterol Levels Of the two
kinds of cholesterol -LDL and HDL. The former is bad for human health. Garlic, as
Previously discussed, is rich in the allicin compound that effectively prevents LDL
cholesterol from oxidizing. Not to mention, Hypertension. Garlic is an herbal ingredient for
curing hypertension. When exposed to high levels of pressure, the allicin present in
itrelaxes the blood vessels. It also fights against thrombosis by reducing platelet
aggregation. Most of all, Garlic protects our heart against cardiovascular problems like
heart attacks and atherosclerosis. This cardio-protective property can be attributed to
various factors. With age, the arteries tend to lose their ability to stretch. Garlic may help
reduce this and may also protect the heart from the damaging effects of free oxygen
radicals.

Needless to say, the health benefits of garlic are boundless, and in a country
where the supply of the same is munificent, it would be a sin not to improve its industry


and commercialization. In fact, for January-March 2017, production of garlic reached 7.03
thousand metric tons which was 3.1 percent higher than the 2016 level of 6.82 thousand
metric tons. This was effected by the bigger bulbs harvested in llocos Norte as a result of
the availability of more quality seeds from the LGUs coupied with favorable wind during
bulb formation.

Due to Garlic’s notoriety and successful production, it is considered as the white
gold of the the North. Garlic is a high value commercial crop or cash crop that farmers in
locos Norte plant during the month of November. Its pungency gains inevitable
preference among the consumers. Ten years ago, San Nicolas had an area of 400
hectares devoted to garlic production but due to the increase in production costs and
gradual decline in the market price per kilogram, the garlic farmers shifted to other crops.
It was in November 4, 2009 that the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Local
Government Unit (LGU) initiated a joint project on Garlic Technology Commercialization.

We can start advancing the concerned industry by organizing campaign or
awareness drives simply to apprise the public of its numerous benefits. Likewise, by
upgrading the wages and benefits of our Garlic farmers and promoting the garlic industry
as a chief organic commodity in the Philippines as to entice would-be investors. As a
matter of fact, with all the developments, processing progressed and market demand
widened, DTI and other national agencies also provided tools and machineries for
production.

In line with the development plan of President Duterte, prioritizing the Agricultural
Industry, it is the optimum time to lobby-in and gain ground with respect to the betterment
of the Garlic enterprise.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of house bill__is earnestly sought.

“DV” B. Savellano

Hon. Deogracias
Representati District, locos Sur


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Seventeenth Congress
First Regular Session

House BILL No._ 5825

Introduced by Honorable Deogracias Victor “DV” B. Savellano

AN ACT INITIATING PROGRESSION OF THE GARLIC COMMERCE IN THE
PHILIPPINES WITH THE DESIDERATUM OF ACCOMPLISHING THE SAME AS A
STAPLE COMMODITY IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY

SECTION 1. Short Title. - This Act shall be known as the “Allium Sativum Act of 2017."

SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State recognizes the right to protect and
undertake an agrarian reform program founded on the right of farmers and regular
farmworkers who are landless, to own directly or collectively the lands they till or, in the
case of other farmworkers, to receive a just share of the fruits thereof. arketing, and other
support services.

SECTION 3. Definition of Terms

a. “Government Agency” shall include the executive, legislative and
judicial branches, as well as, the constitutional bodies of the Republic of the Philippines,
including but not limited to, the national government and all its agencies, departments,
bureaus, offices and instrumentalities, constitutional commissions and constitutionally
mandated bodies, local governments and all their agencies, regulatory agencies,
chartered institutions, government owned and/or controlled corporations, wholly-owned
or controlled subsidiaries, government financial institutions, state universities and
colleges.

b. “Local Government Unit" is a body politic and corporate endowed with
powers to be exercised by it in conformity with law. As such, it performs dual functions,
governmental and proprietary. Governmental functions are those that concern the health,
safety andthe advancement of the public good or welfare as affecting the public
generally.

SECTION 4. Local Government Unit (LGU) Concerned - Ilocos Norte shall be tasked
as the primary unit concerned to translate into reality the objectives set forth herein, and


shall act act as an overseer among other LGUs having the potential for bringing Garlic
into mainstream, considering that it is burdened with vast agricultural lands conducive in
the growing of crops, particularly Garlic, as well as, the man power to effectuate
advancement of the Garlic Industry.

SECTION 5. Government Agency Concerned

* Department of Agriculture - The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA), is the
executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the promotion
of agricultural and fisheries development and growth

« Department of Trade and Industry - The Philippine Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) is the executive department of the Philippine Government tasked to
‘expand Philippine trade, industries and investments as the means to generate jobs
and raise incomes for Filipinos.

SECTION 6. Implementation - There shall be established implementing rules and
regulations, taking into account the viability of of the Garlic Industry, as well as the erratic
demand and supply of commodities, to effectuate the objectives expressed herein.

SECTION 7. Supervision - There shall be established government agencies in charge of
enforcing pertinent laws, rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes stated herein,
which shall be under the supervision and control of the Department of Agriculture.
SECTION 8. Keeping of Records

SECTION 9. Coverage - This Act shall cover all government agencies as defined under
section 3 of this Act.

SECTION 10. Separability Clause - If any section or part of this Act is held
unconstitutional, no other section or provision shall be affected.

SECTION 11. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, executive orders, rules and
regulations, issuances or any part thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, are
deemed repealed.

SECTION 12. Effectivity - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication
in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,