Administrative Order No. 114, s. 1989 creating the Presidential Committee on Illegal Fishing and Marine Conservation. Pays/Territoire Philippines Type du document Règlement Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Pêche Mot clé Institution Gestion et conservation des pêches Pêche maritime Pêche continentale Gestion des zones côtières Mise en application Infractions/sanctions Autorisation de pêche Éducation Autorisation/permis Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, East Asian Seas, Pacifique Nord, Asie du Sud-Est Entry into force notes This Administrative Order enters into force immediately. Résumé This Administrative Order, consisting of six Sections, constitutes a Presidential Committee on Illegal Fishing and Marine Conservation. It establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Committee, entitled to: coordinate all governmental and non-governmental efforts in the planning and implementation of a national program for the conservation of marine and coastal resources. Its responsibilities shall include the following: a) to carry out such measures as may be necessary to implement its nationwide campaign, including community education and public information, alternative livelihood projects, organization of local coordinating councils, organizing a communications network, coordination with the proper authorities in apprehension and prosecution campaign and in confiscation and disposition of illegally caught fish and fishing equipment; b) to review existing policies, procedures, laws and regulations affecting fishing methods, licensing, importation, transporting, possession and disposition of poisons, toxic drugs, explosives and destructive chemicals and equipment used for fishing and to recommend to the President such appropriate measures as may be needed to modify or change existing law, rules and regulations in order to conserve and develop the marine and coastal resources of the country; c) to conduct training of all personnel from the government and the private sector involved in the campaign, which shall include orientation on marine ecology and all applicable fishing rules and regulations, the development of skills in detecting fish caught with explosives and noxious substances, and the general orientation on the campaign for environmental protection and conservation; d) to undertake extensive civic information campaign and training programs for fishing communities, local government officials, civic and influential leaders and to enlist their active support and cooperation for the campaign; e) to regularly evaluate the programs of the joint campaign, and make such modifications thereon as may be necessary; f) to coordinate its efforts with international and civic foundations and agencies; g) to call upon other departments, agencies and organs of the government to participate actively in its programs. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.gov.ph