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Fisheries Office Order No. 127, series of 2020. Voluntary Guidelines on the Establishment of a Municipal Catch Documentation and Traceability System for LGUs to Manage Fishery Resources.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Enforcement/compliance Business/industry/corporations Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing area Fishing vessel Governance Processing/handling Integrated management Local government Monitoring Protected fishing area Sustainable use Food quality control/food safety Traceability/product tracing
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order shall take effect immediately and shall remain in force until revoked by the undersigned (BFAR National Director).
Abstract

This Order provides for establishment of a data collection system that is appropriate and viable at the local government level in order to provide a management tool to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated requirements and ensure continued market access of fish and fishery products. The guideline covers municipal fishing boats and fishery products that are produced by municipal fishers and landed and sold in municipal landing areas under the jurisdiction of local government units (LGUs). The guideline recognise the role of traders in local economies and sustainable resource utilisation. This Order further refers to city/municipal fisheries and aquatic resources management councils, bureau of fisheries and aquatic resources and department of interior and local government. This Order consists of 9 Articles and 3 Annexes.

Full text
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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

Republic Act No. 10654 amending Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998.

Legislation | Philippines | 2014

Keyword: Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing area, Transshipment, Inspection, Special fund, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Foreign fishing, Cartilaginous fishes, Trade in species, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Bycatch, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX