HB 4337

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 4, 2025

An Act Promoting the Development of the Cacao Industry, Creating the Cacao Industry Development Program, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

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The Cacao Industry Development Act proposes a national program and council to boost cacao farming, processing, and export, with an initial ₱500 million budget and coordination among agriculture, trade, and science agencies.

Agriculture and FisheriesScience, Technology and InnovationBusiness, Trade and Industry

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Author · Representative

Adrian Salceda
RepresentativeAlbay, 3rd District
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HB04337 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Promoting the Development of the Cacao Industry, Creating the Cacao Industry Development Program, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

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