Republic of the Philippines
Congress of the Philippines
Metro ManilaThirteenth Congress
Third Special SessionBegun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the nineteenth day of February, two thousand seven.
Republic Act No. 9460 May 15, 2007
AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MARINE RESEARCH AND BREEDING CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ODIONGAN, PROVINCE OF ROMBLON, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. There is hereby established, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture, a marine research and breeding center in the Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon.
Sec. 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Province of Romblon, is hereby authorized to assist in the establishment and maintenance of such facilities and equipment as may he necessary to implement the intents and purposes of this Act. For this purpose, the marine research and breeding center shall formulate such operating guidelines as shall be recommended by...
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MARINE RESEARCH AND BREEDING CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ODIONGAN
Republic Act No. 9460
Summary of Republic Act No. 9460
Establishment of a Marine Research and Breeding Center
- A marine research and breeding center is established in the Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture. (Section 1)
- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture is authorized to assist in establishing and maintaining the necessary facilities and equipment. (Section 2)
- The center shall formulate operating guidelines for research, experimentation, breeding, propagation, and distribution of marine species endemic to the waters around Romblon Province, as recommended by the Department of Agriculture. (Section 2)
Research and Experimentation
- The center, with technical assistance from BFAR and other agencies, shall conduct continuing research and experimentation on the culture and propagation of native marine species, considering local conditions, to improve existing technology and maximize income potential of the fishing industry. (Section 3)
Promotion of Marine Species Culture and Investment
- The center, with assistance from BFAR, shall take steps to encourage the culture of native marine species in the province and promote investments in this field by providing the technologies developed and ensuring a steady supply of spawners, fry, and fingerlings to those engaged in the industry. (Section 4)
Funding and Implementation
- The Secretary of Agriculture shall include the funding requirements for establishing and operationalizing the center in the Department's program. (Section 5)
- The necessary amount for the continued operation and maintenance of the center shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (Section 5)
- The Act shall take effect upon its approval. (Section 6)
Establishment of a Marine Research and Breeding Center
- A marine research and breeding center is established in the Municipality of Odiongan, Province of Romblon, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture. (Section 1)
- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture is authorized to assist in establishing and maintaining the necessary facilities and equipment. (Section 2)
- The center shall formulate operating guidelines for research, experimentation, breeding, propagation, and distribution of marine species endemic to the waters around Romblon Province, as recommended by the Department of Agriculture. (Section 2)
Research and Experimentation
- The center, with technical assistance from BFAR and other agencies, shall conduct continuing research and experimentation on the culture and propagation of native marine species, considering local conditions, to improve existing technology and maximize income potential of the fishing industry. (Section 3)
Promotion of Marine Species Culture and Investment
- The center, with assistance from BFAR, shall take steps to encourage the culture of native marine species in the province and promote investments in this field by providing the technologies developed and ensuring a steady supply of spawners, fry, and fingerlings to those engaged in the industry. (Section 4)
Funding and Implementation
- The Secretary of Agriculture shall include the funding requirements for establishing and operationalizing the center in the Department's program. (Section 5)
- The necessary amount for the continued operation and maintenance of the center shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. (Section 5)
- The Act shall take effect upon its approval. (Section 6)