Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo
Republic Act No. 11735 establishes a satellite multi-species marine hatchery in Batad, Iloilo, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture. The management of the hatchery will be transferred to the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) within three years through a memorandum of agreement, with a training program to support this transition. The act promotes continued research and development in marine species breeding to enhance the local fisheries industry. Funding for the hatchery will be included in the annual budget, and operational rules will be issued within 60 days of the act's approval. The law takes effect 15 days after publication.
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- What is Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo about?
- Republic Act No. 11735 establishes a satellite multi-species marine hatchery in Batad, Iloilo, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture. The management of the hatchery will be transferred to the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) within three years through a memorandum of agreement, with a training program to support this transition. The act promotes continued research and development in marine species breeding to enhance the local fisheries industry. Funding for the hatchery will be included in the annual budget, and operational rules will be issued within 60 days of the act's approval. The law takes effect 15 days after publication.
- What type of law is Republic Act No. 11735?
- Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo (Republic Act No. 11735) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo enacted?
- Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo (Republic Act No. 11735) was enacted on Apr 27, 2022.
- What is the citation for Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo?
- Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo, Republic Act No. 11735, Apr 27, 2022 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 11735
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
April 27, 2022
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11735
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SATELLITE MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BATAD, PROVINCE OF ILOILO AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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 satellite multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Batad, Province of Iloilo.
SECTION 2. The BFAR-DA shall, within three (3) years after the establishment of the satellite multi-species marine hatchery, transfer the management of the same to the Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College (NIPSC) through a memorandum of agreement. The BFAR-DA shall implement a training and phasing-in program for NIPSC personnel on the management and operation of the satellite multi-species marine hatchery.
The BFAR-DA and the NIPSC shall conduct continuing research and experimentation on the breeding and production of marine species, especially as they apply to local conditions, to discover new methods and technology that shall benefit the fisheries industry.
SECTION 3. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the establishment of the satellite multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Batad, Province of Iloilo, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The NIPSC shall set aside funds from any available revenue in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the satellite hatchery.
SECTION 4. Within sixty (60) days from the approval of this Act, the Department of Agriculture and the NIPSC shall issue the rules and regulations on the establishment, supervision, monitoring, and the eventual transfer of the management of the satellite multi-species marine hatchery to the NIPSC.
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: April 27, 2022.
Published in the Official Gazette, Vol. 118, No. 21, p. 5950 on May 23, 2022.
Cite This Law
Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo, Republic Act No. 11735, Apr 27, 2022 (Philippines)
Establishing a Satellite Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in Batad, Iloilo, Republic Act No. 11735 (Phil. 2022)
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