Agriculture

Senate Bill No. 2884 Philippine Soybean Authority Act of 2011

The bill creating the Philippine Soybean Authority to promote the cultivation, production, processing, marketing and distribution of soybean (Glycine Max) and soybean products. Soybean production will not only open opportunities to local farmers, but it could also help solve chronic problems of hunger and malnutrition.

Date filed: 7 July 2011
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending on the Committee on 1 August 2011

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Senate Bill No. 2526 National Mariculture Program of 2010

An act establishing the national mariculture program to address the diminishing supply of aquatic resources in the country today, with the end goal of providing food security, steady livelihood to fisherfolk, and ecologically balanced aquatic environment.

Date filed: 15 September 2010
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending on the Committee on 28 September 2010

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Senate Bill No. 2418 National Seeds Production Act of 2010

A bill establishing a continuing national program for hybrid and other quality seeds production that will greatly enhance farm productivity by providing the farmers with quality, hybrid and affordable seeds and the needed technical and other support services. This is in furtherance of the trusts of the government to attain self-sufficiency of rice and corn production in the year 2013.

Date filed: 17 August 2010
Author: Senator Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.
Status: Pending on the Committee on 22 September 2010

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