Republic Act No. 10654 amending Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998. Country/Territory Philippines Document type Legislation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, amending Republic Act No. 8550, known as the "Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998" and for other purposes. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems 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 Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force 15 days after its publication. Abstract This Republic Act amends the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8550) and aims to deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Amendments deal with several aspects of the above mentioned Code, specyfing new management and conservation measures to conserve and manage living marine resources, fisheries and aquaculture in the Philippines and the reconstitution or establishment of fisheries institutions both at the national and local level. Full text English Website www.gov.ph References - Legislation Amends 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 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 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 Rules of Procedure for the Adjudication of Fisheries Law Cases. Legislation | Philippines | 2017 Keyword: Institution, Marine fisheries, Procedural matters, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Harbour, Foreign fishing, Inspection, Landing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX