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. Full text English 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