Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City  
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session  
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING A CARABAO CENTER IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7307, ENTITLED, ‘AN ACT 
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE CARABAO CENTER TO PROPAGATE AND PROMOTE 
THE PHILIPPINE CARABAO’ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The carabao is considered as the national animal of the Philippines as it symbolizes 
the Filipino’s indomitable spirit, strength, efficiency, perseverance and hard work.   From 
being a source of draft power for farming, carabao products has become a major contributor 
for a sustainable agricultural industry as it also provides meat and dairy products for 
consumption, and hide. 
As stated in the 2020 Carabao Situation Report released by the Philippine Statistics 
Authority Today, carabao production is considered a multi-billion-peso industry with P11.48 
billion gross value in 2020.  However, the supply and disposition of live carabao has been 
declining over the years.  
In the same report, Davao Del Sur was ranked as one of the top ten (10) carabao 
producing provinces with a production of 3.48 thousand metric tons, liveweight.   This 
representation believes that given the proper government resources, the Province of Davao 
Del Sur shall have the capacity to further improve carabao production and contribute more in 
the development of the carabao industry.   The proposed establishment of the Carabao Center 
in Davao Del Sur shall enable the conservation, propagation, and promotion of the Carabao 
as a source of milk, meat, draft power and hide which will not only improve the income and 
overall living standard of smallholder farm families in the Province but will also contribute to 
national food security. 
It is for the foregoing reason that the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly 
sought. 
May 19, 2021
9:38 am
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Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City  
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session  
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING A CARABAO CENTER IN THE PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, 
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7307, ENTITLED, ‘AN ACT 
CREATING THE PHILIPPINE CARABAO CENTER TO PROPAGATE AND PROMOTE 
THE PHILIPPINE CARABAO’ 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of 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 of the carabao program.  
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Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao shall initially have a total of [thirteen (13)] 
FOURTEEN (14) carabao centers. The centers in Luzon shall be located at U.P. 
Los Baños (UPLB) in Laguna; Central Luzon State University (CLSU) in Nueva 
Ecija; Cagayan State University (CSU) in Cagayan; Don Mariano Marcos 
Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in Ilocos Norte; and Don Mariano 
Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) in La Union. The centers in 
Visayas shall be at La Carlota Stock Farm in Negros Occidental; Ubay Stock 
Farm in Bohol; Visayas State College of Agriculture (VISCA) in Leyte; and 
West Visayas State University in Iloilo. The Centers in Mindanao shall be at 
Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Bukidnon; University of Southern 
Mindanao (USM) in Cotabato; Mindanao State University in Marawi City, [and] 
Mindanao Livestock Development Complex in Kalawit, Labason, Zamboanga 
del Norte[.], AND DAVAO DEL SUR.  These centers shall specialize in the 
development of technology on reproduction, breeding, nutrition, animal health 
and processing of meat and milk. 
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SEC. 2. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and 
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 3. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this Act shall be held unconstitutional or 
invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.  
SEC. 4. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its 
complete publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general 
circulation.  
Approved,