HB 4859

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 24, 2025

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 3844, as Amended, Establishing a Dedicated Fisheries Financing Unit at the Land Bank of the Philippines, Mandating a Minimum Portfolio for Small-Scale Fisherfolk, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The proposal creates a Fisheries Financing Unit inside Land Bank that must set aside at least 5 % of its loans for small‑scale fisherfolk and offer low‑interest, seasonal credit.

Agriculture and FisheriesPublic Works and Infrastructure

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Author · Representative

Antonino III B. RomanReceipts →

Official sources

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HB04859 · Sources: BatasWatch