SB 715

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Jul 21, 2025

Mindanao Food Basket Act

An Act Declaring Mindanao as the Food Basket of the Philippines, Providing for Its Sustainable Agricultural Development, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would officially name Mindanao the country's food basket and set up a program to boost sustainable farming, improve infrastructure, and support farmers and fisherfolk.

Agriculture and FisheriesLocal GovernmentScience, Technology and Innovation

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Author · Senator

Kiko Pangilinan
SenatorFrancis "Kiko" Pangilinan
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Subjects

Mindanao Food Basket

Official sources

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HB 8740· Filed Mar 24, 2026
An Act Declaring Mindanao as the Food Basket of the Philippines, Providing for Its Sustainable Agricultural Development, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2026-05-04Rep. Nathaniel M. Oducado
HB 4446· Filed Sep 9, 2025
An Act Strengthening the Philippine Pearl Industry and Promoting Sustainable Pearl Farming and Tourism, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2025-09-15Rep. Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai
HB 8831· Filed Apr 8, 2026
An Act Institutionalizing the Binhi Ng Pag-Asa Program Under the Department of Agriculture, Providing Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2026-05-04Rep. Philip Conrad M. Acop
HB 1011· Filed Jul 1, 2025
An Act Establishing the Young Farmers and Fisherfolk Challenge Program, Creating for the Purpose the Young Farmers and Fisherfolk Challenge Council, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Deliberated upon by the Mother Committee on 2025-11-17Rep. Ferdinand "B1" L. Beltran
HB 3960· Filed Aug 26, 2025
An Act Mandating the Establishment of Agri-Food Terminals and Trading Centers in Every Province Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on AGRICULTURE AND FOOD since 2025-08-27Rep. Jesus "Bong" C. Suntay

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SBN-715 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch