Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III and HONORABLE 
BRYAN B. REVILLA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Aquatic hatcheries allow for the replenishment of fish in these waters, at a rate much 
faster than the natural process. It provides for an optimum environment for fish eggs to develop 
and hatch by maintaining proper water temperature and oxygen levels, as well as providing 
adequate food supplies and safety from predators. As such, they have become popular because 
they provide a reliable source of stock replenishment of marine produce. 
The establishment of marine hatcheries is extremely pivotal in addressing the deficiency 
in the supply of fish seedings to aquaculture sectors, as well as ensuring the food security for the 
country. Hence, this bill seeks establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of 
Rosario of the Province of Cavite. It shall be under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries 
and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA). The BFAR-DA shall, 
consequently, transfer the management of the hatchery facilities to the local government units 
and shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel on the 
management and operation of the hatchery. 
In view of the foregoing, immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA 
BRYAN B. REVILLA 
September 15, 2022
3:21 pm
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ______ 
Introduced by HONORABLE RAMON JOLO B. REVILLA III and HONORABLE 
BRYAN B. REVILLA 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING A MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY 
OF ROSARIO, PROVINCE OF CAVITE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine 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 Rosario, Province of Cavite. 
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 programs the 
establishment of the multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Rosario, Province of 
Cavite, 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 
Agriculture 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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