SB 948

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 5, 2025

National Mariculture Program Act

An Act Establishing the National Mariculture Providing Funds Therefor

In plain language

The National Mariculture Program Act would create a government‑led program to set up mariculture parks—sea‑cage and other marine aquaculture sites—across the Philippines, giving fisherfolk access to training, financing, and infrastructure while involving local governments and private investors.

Government AdministrationAgriculture and FisheriesEnvironment and Natural Resources

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Author · Senator

Jinggoy Ejercito-Estrada
SenatorJose "Jinggoy" Ejercito-Estrada Jr
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Subjects

National Mariculture ProgramMariculture Development Park

Official sources

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HB 613· Filed Jun 30, 2025
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HB 4292· Filed Sep 2, 2025
An Act Establishing the Naic Aquaculture Center, Freshwater and Saltwater Multi-Species Hatchery and Research Center in the Municipality of Naic, Province of Cavite, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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HB 3389· Filed Aug 7, 2025
An Act Creating the Philippine Seaweed Development Authority and Defining Its Objectives, Powers and Functions
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HB 1753· Filed Jul 10, 2025
An Act Creating the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES RESOURCES since 2025-07-30Rep. Janice Degamo
HB 6085· Filed Nov 18, 2025
An Act to Promote the Development and Sustainability of the Seaweed Industry in the Philippines, Enhancing Research, Support, and Global Competitiveness and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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SBN-948 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch