HB 8763

House·20th Congress·Filed Mar 24, 2026

An Act Strengthening the High-Value Crops Development Program by Institutionalizing Strategic and Targeted Agro-Industrialization, Promoting Sustainable Agro-Forestry and Efficient Utilization of Marginal Lands, Building a Robust Bio-Economy and Agricultural Innovation System, Creating for the Purpose the Office of the Undersecretary for Agro-Industrialization, Bio-Economy and Innovation Under the Department of Agriculture, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7900, and Appropriating Funds Therefor

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The bill aims to modernize the High‑Value Crops Development Program by adding agro‑industrial clusters, sustainable agro‑forestry, a bio‑economy focus, and a new undersecretary office, while increasing fund capitalization.

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