San Jose, Batangas as Egg Basket of PH

Republic Act No. 11707
The "Egg Basket Act" designates the Municipality of San Jose in Batangas as the primary source of eggs in the Philippines, recognizing its economic significance and repealing conflicting laws or regulations.

Declared purpose and policy intent

  • Section 2 recognizes the economic significance of San Jose’s egg industry at both local and national levels.
  • Section 2 establishes a formal governmental designation linking San Jose’s egg industry to national economic identity through the label “Egg Basket of the Philippines.”

Core designation (Egg Basket)

  • Section 2 declares the Municipality of San Jose, Province of Batangas as the “Egg Basket of the Philippines.”
  • Section 2 bases the declaration on recognition of the municipality’s egg industry’s economic significance in both local and national levels.

Repeal and modification clause

  • Section 3 repeals or modifies any law, presidential decree or issuance, executive order, letter of instruction, rule or regulation that is inconsistent or contrary to Republic Act No. 11707.
  • Section 3 requires the repeal or modification accordingly to give effect to the provisions of Republic Act No. 11707.

Constitution-based enactment detail

  • Republic Act No. 11707 becomes law on April 17, 2022 without the President’s signature pursuant to Article VI, Section 27 (1) of the Constitution.