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Senate Bill No. 1580
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Intro d u ce d  by Senator Juan M iguel F. Z ubiri
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Carabaos have played an important role in the lives of Filipinos, especially of our 
farmers. They represent our core values of hardwork and resilience making it the 
country's national animal. Carabaos continue to be a mainstay in Filipino farms, 
serving as reliable companions to farmers in various works in the field. In the 
recent years, carabaos have gone beyond being trustworthy aides in the farm, 
but have also contributed on other industries like dairy and meat production.
In 2015, carabaos have contributed 34% to the local dairy production of the 
country. Carabao slaughter rate which was only at 11% to 12% before have 
gone up to 16% in 2015. The demand in carabao products continues to increase 
making it a valuable product in our country's economy.
In order to protect and develop the growing industry of carabaos in the 
Philippines, Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) is established in thirteen areas 
throughout the country including Los Banos, Nueva Ecija and Cagayan. However 
none has been established in the Bicol Region.
The Bicol Region is one of the areas in the country with a developing carabao- 
based enterprises. As of January 2016, Bicol is among the top producers of 
commercial carabao in the country, contributing 9.22% of the total country 
production. The region is also continually working on developing their carabao 
industry by actively engaging in programs aimed at upgrading native carabaos for 
better milk and meat production.
The establishment of a Philippine Carabao Center in the Bicoi region would pave 
the way for further development of the industry in the area. Hence, this bill seeks 
to create a Philippine Carabao Center in the City of Ligao in the Province of Albay.
In view of the foregoing, approval of this bill is earnestly sought.
UAN MIGUEL F. ZU B IR I


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AN ACT
CREATING A CARABAO CENTER IN  THE CITY OF LIGAO IN  THE PROVINCE OF 
ALBAY, AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7307 ENTITLED 
"AN ACT CREATING THE PHILIPPINE CARABAO CENTER TO PROPAGATE AND 
PROMOTE THE PHILIPPINE CARABAO AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES'1
Be it enacted by the Senate and House o f Representatives o f the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
SECTION 1. The third paragraph of Section 12 of Republic Act No. 7307 is hereby 
amended as follows:
"Section 12. Implementation and Coordination of the Program -  The PCC 
Advisory Board through the Executive Director shall coordinate, monitor and evaluate 
the implementation o f the carabao program.
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"Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao shall [initially] have A total of [thirteen (13)] FOURTEEN 
(1 4 ) carabao centers. The Centers in Luzon shall be located at U.P Los Banos in 
Laguna, CITY OF LIGAO IN  THE PROVINCE OF ALBAY, Central Luzon State 
University (CLSU) in Nueva Ecija, Cagayan State University (CSU) in Cagayan, Don 
Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMSU) in La Union
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SEC. 2. Repealing Clause — All laws, decrees, executive orders, presidential issuances 
and other administrative rules and regulations or parts thereof which are inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
SEC. 3. E ffe ctivity -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,