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

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
1976
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Photocopy.
Subject
Fisheries
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
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

The Decree prescribes rules for marine fisheries and inland fisheries including the lease of fish ponds, and to a certain extent, exportation and importation of fish.

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 144 establishing rules and regulations on commercial fishing.

Legislation | Philippines | 1983

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 164 concerning rules and regulations governing the operation of "Hulbot-Hulbot" in the Philippine waters.

Legislation | Philippines | 1987

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 188 promulgating regulations governing the operation of commercial fishing boats in Philippine waters using tuna purse seine nets.

Legislation | Philippines | 1993

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing vessel, Mesh, Migratory species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No.163 prohibiting the operation of "Muro-Ami" and "Kayakas" in all Philippine waters.

Legislation | Philippines | 1986

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 155 regulating the use of fine meshed nets in fishing.

Legislation | Philippines | 1986

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Mesh, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Presidential Decree amending Presidential Decree No. 704 by increasing the penalties for certain forms of illegal fishing, dealing in illegally caught fish or fishery/aquatic products, and for other purposes (No. 1058).

Legislation | Philippines | 1976

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Offences/penalties, Access right, Aquatic animals, Marine fishes, Marine mammals, Allocation/quota, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Presidential Decree amending the first paragraph of section 17 and section 35 of Presidential Decree No. 704.

Legislation | Philippines | 1976

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Artisanal fishing, Fishing area, Fishing gear/fishing method, Coastal zone management, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160).

Legislation | Philippines | 1991

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Agricultural extension, Offences/penalties, Land-use planning, Land reform, Water supply, Waterworks, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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