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

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 28 of 13 July, 1998, pp. 23-56.
Long title
An Act providing for the development, management, and conservation of fisheries and aquatic resources, integrating all laws pertinent thereto, and for other purposes.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
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
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 28 July 1998.
Abstract

The Code makes provision for the management and conservation of fisheries and aquaculture in the Philippines and the reconstitution or establishment of fisheries institutions both at the national and local level.

Full text
English

References - Legislation

Repeals

Presidential Decree on Fisheries 1975 (No. 704 of 1975).

Legislation | Philippines | 1976

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Special fund, Credit, International trade, Internal trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Order concerning the establishment of sea lanes for the use of fishing vessels in proceeding to and from their fishing areas in the South Pacific Ocean, subject to certain conditions (No. 473 of 1991).

Legislation | Philippines | 1991

Keyword: Coastal zone management, High seas, Navigation, Harbour

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Executive Order No. 116 reorganising the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

Legislation | Philippines | 1987

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Policy/planning, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Farming, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Intellectual property rights/patents, Food security, Freshwater fishes, Milk/dairy products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree No. 977 Creating the Philippine Fish Marketing Authority, Defining Its Functions and Powers, and for Other Purposes.

Legislation | Philippines | 1976

Keyword: Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Processing/handling, Harbour, Fishery management and conservation, Fish products, Aquatic animals, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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

Legislation | Philippines | 2013

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Administrative Order No. 3 of 1998 of the Department of Agriculture).

Legislation | Philippines | 1998

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Youth, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Order No. 10 of 2015 implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (R.A. No. 8550) as amended by R.A. No. 10654.

Legislation | Philippines | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Inland fisheries, Policy/planning, Artisanal fishing, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Navigation, Offences/penalties, Youth, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, High seas, Foreign fishing, Transshipment, Trade in species, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Food security, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 195 S. 1999 establishing Rules and Regulations Governing Importation of Fresh/Chilled/Frozen and Fishery Aquatic Products.

Legislation | Philippines | 1999

Keyword: Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Internal trade, International trade, Food security, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Administrative Order No. 262, s. 2018 regulating the use of superlights and fishing light attractors in commercial fishing.

Legislation | Philippines | 2018

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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.

Legislation | Philippines | 2020

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No.200-1: Guidelines and Procedures in Implementing Section 91 (Poaching in Philippine Waters) of the Philippines Fisheries Code of 1998. as amended by Republic Act No. 10654.

Legislation | Philippines | 2021

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Maritime zone, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Inland fisheries, Fishing vessel, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Offences/penalties, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Office Order No. 031 Series of 2021 on Proposed Philippine IUU Fishing Index and Threat Assessment Tool and Its Finalization, Adoption and Roll-Out.

Legislation | Philippines | 2021

Keyword: Biodiversity, Sustainable development, Policy/planning, Community management, Local government, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 270 Series 2023 Rules and Regulations on the Operations of Philippine Flagged Fishing Vessels Operating in Distant Waters (Beyond National Jurisdiction).

Legislation | Philippines | 2023

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Enforcement/compliance, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Fishing vessel, High seas, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 Series of 2020 promulgating the Rules and Regulations on the Implementation of Vessel Monitoring Measures (VMM) and Electronic Reporting System (ERS) for Commercial Philippine Flagged Fishing Vessels Amending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 260 Series oF 2018.

Legislation | Philippines | 2020

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Landing, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Data collection/reporting, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Marine protected areas, Institution, Registration, Certification, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Traceability/product tracing, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01 Series of 2020 on Rules and Regulations Governing the Conduct of Marine Wildlife Tourism Interactions in the Philippines.

Legislation | Philippines | 2020

Keyword: Monitoring, Migratory species, Marine fishes, Marine protected areas, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Public health, Zoning, Tourism, Protection of habitats, Sustainable use, Endangered species, Special fund, Local government, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 198-1, Series of 2018 amending Rules and Regulations on Registration and Licensing of Commercial Fishing Vessels, Fishing Gears and Fishworkers.

Legislation | Philippines | 2018

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Registration, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Amended by

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