HB 1938
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 15, 2025
An Act Prescribing the Strengthening of the National Agriculture & Fisheries Extension System to Accelerate Agriculture and Fisheries Development, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
In plain language
The bill proposes to turn the Agricultural Training Institute into a new agency, the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Extension Agency (PAFEA), which will coordinate all government, NGO and private extension services for farmers and fishers. It sets up a five‑year, ₱10 billion annual funding plan, creates new provincial and municipal extension posts, and introduces a farmer‑to‑farmer peer‑learning program and performance incentives for extension workers.
Government AdministrationAgriculture and FisheriesHuman Rights
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HB01938 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch