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

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Legislation
Date
2014
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An 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