HR01211: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE/S TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9242, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE PHILIPPINE TROPICAL FABRICS LAW, WITH THE END IN VIEW OF FORMULATING AMENDATORY POLIC
This resolution directs the appropriate House committees to investigate the implementation of Republic Act No. 9242, also known as the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Law, with the aim of formulating amendatory policy measures and ensuring sufficient budgetary allocation for its effective implementation. Enacted over sixteen years prior, the law mandates the preferential use of tropical fabrics made from locally produced natural fibers for government uniforms and functions, promoting patriotism, nationalism, and local industry.
The resolution highlights that the law's full potential has not been realized due to challenges such as a lack of local manufacturers, unavailability of weaving technology, and the need to sustain production to meet market demands. It calls for an inquiry into the utilization of allocated funds by government agencies tasked with implementation, emphasizing that strengthening the tropical fabrics industry would not only preserve the art of weaving but also generate rural employment and foster sustainable development in agriculture.