Philippine Salt Industry Development Act (Republic Act 11985).

The Act focuses on revitalizing the salt industry in the Philippines to ensure self sufficiency and sustainability in salt production. The document outlines objectives such as promoting local salt production, enhancing the capabilities of salt producers, and ensuring the sustainable management of salt farming areas. Key measures outlined in the Act include the establishment of a Salt Council responsible for formulating a five year Salt Roadmap, identifying priority programs, and providing technical assistance to salt farmers. The Act mandates local government units (LGUs) to create Salt Industry Development Task Forces to conduct surveys of existing salt farms and identify suitable areas for production. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for public and private investments in the salt industry, market access for Philippine salt products, and the promotion of cooperatives among salt farmers to optimize production and improve access to government support. The text consists of 36 Articles.