HB 4553

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 15, 2025

An Act Establishing the Iligan City Freshwater Aquaculture Center for Multi-Species Breeding, Research, and Hatchery Development, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

In plain language

HB04553 proposes to set up a Freshwater Aquaculture Center in Iligan City, overseen by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, to breed fish, conduct research, and train local stakeholders. The bill outlines site selection, environmental clearances, a local advisory council, and a plan to hand over management to the city after up to two years, with funding drawn from the Department of Agriculture’s budget until the center is running.

Agriculture and Fisheries

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Author · Representative

Celso Regencia
RepresentativeIligan City, Lone District
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Official sources

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HB04553 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch