HB 9374

House·20th Congress·Filed May 20, 2026

An Act Strengthening and Mandating the Establishment of Fisherfolk Settlement Areas, Amending for the Purpose Section 108 of Republic Act No. 8550, Otherwise Known as the "Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998," as Amended by Republic Act No. 10654

In plain language

The bill would require the Department of Agriculture (through BFAR), together with other agencies and local governments, to create climate‑resilient settlement areas for municipal fisherfolk in coastal towns, providing basic services and secure tenure without transferring land ownership.

Social WelfareHousing and Urban DevelopmentDisaster Risk ReductionEnvironment and Natural Resources

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Author · Representative

Manuel "Manman" O. KoReceipts →

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

HB 9046· Filed May 4, 2026
An Act Establishing Fisherfolk Settlement Areas, Providing Security of Tenure and Protection Against Displacement for Municipal Fisherfolk, Integrating Climate-Resilient Coastal Housing and Livelihood Support, and Providing Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2026-05-06Rep. Kaka J. Bag-Ao +4
HB 7122· Filed Jan 14, 2026
An Act Establishing the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources as an Independent Agency Separate from the Department of Agriculture and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2026-01-26Rep. Claude P. Bautista
HB 6300· Filed Nov 24, 2025
An Act Mandating the Establishment of Fisherfolk Settlement Areas by the Department of Agriculture, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Local Government Units, Amending for the Purpose Sec. 108 of Republic Act No. 8550, Otherwise Known as the "Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998," as Amended by Republic Act No. 10654
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2025-11-26Rep. Eric L. Olivarez
SB 1007· Filed Aug 6, 2025
Amending Sec. 108 of R.A. No. 8550 (Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998)
Pending in the committeeSen. Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada
HB 8425· Filed Mar 11, 2026
An Act Mandating the Establishment of Fisherfolk Resettlement Area by the Department of Agriculture, Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Local Government Units, Amending for This Purpose Sec. 108 of Republic Act No. 8550, Otherwise Known as �the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998," as Amended by Republic Act No. 10654
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2026-03-17Rep. Ralph Wendel P. Tulfo +1

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