Executive Order No. 154, s. 2013 approving National Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (NPOA-IUU).

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Institution Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Policy/planning Artisanal fishing Coastal zone management Fishing area Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Rural youth Fishing authorization Foreign fishing

Geographical area

Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia

Entry into force notes

This Order enters into force immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

The National Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (NPOA-IUU) for the Philippines establishes the Philippine Committee Against IUU Fishing. Pursuant to the NPOA-IUU, a Philippine Committee Against IUU Fishing is created, and shall be composed of authorized representatives from the Office of the President, Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Finance, Department of Justice, Department of National Defense, and Department of Foreign Affairs and their respective offices and attached agencies, including concerned economic zone authorities, as well as representatives from the private sector. The Secretary of Agriculture or his duly authorized representative shall serve as the Chairperson of the Committee.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implements

Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8550).

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Foreign fishing, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Youth, Fishing authorization, Social protection, Gender, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Administrative Circular No. 252·.1 of 2020 Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Promulgating the Amended Rules and Regulations Governing Distant-Water Fishing by Philippine-Flagged Fishing Vessels Operating in Other Coastal States.

Legislation | Philippines | 2020

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX