status of philippine fisheries

8/3/2019 Status of Philippine Fisheries

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Status of Philippine FisheriesAn overview


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/fiSHrs/refers to all activities relating to the act or business of fishing, culturing,

preserving, processing, marketing, developing, conserving and managing

aquatic resources and the fishery areas, including the privilege to fish or take

aquatic resource thereof.

RA 8550, The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998


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Public

Devt context

Political/Insitutional framework

Social institutions Fisheries institutions

Other economic activities

(agriculture, coastal

development

Fisheries

CommercialMunicipal

Anciliary fishing activities

(marketing, processing,

boat/net making

Goods

and services

Fisheries resources: Reef fish species, demersals, small pelagic, large pelagic, deepwater

Coastal habitats : Mangroves, coral reefs, soft-bottom areas

Water quality

Land and

related natural

endowments

Offshore waters

Human Dimension

Natural Dimension


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CENTER OF THE CENTER

Scientists have described the Philippine islands as the center of the center of

marine shorefish diversity with the richest concentration of marine life onthe entire planet Carpenter and Springer, 2005 in ODU News

2000 species of fish

1400 species of crustaceans

900 species of algae

5 out of 7 sea turtle species

17% of better known fish are endemicto the Philippines

488 out of 500 coral species

22 species of beach vegetation


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PRODUCTION

The sea is a huge food basket!

Value of production

has increased by

almost 18% from

1980 to 2010

40% of Filipinos

expenditure goes to

food, of which 5 to

7% are spent on fish

and marine products


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EMPLOYMENT

Rich livelihood source


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MARKET SCENE

Average prices of selected fish species, 2007 to 2009


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TRADE

Where does the catch go?

Value of fishery export and

imports, 2007 to 2009Top fishery export commodities, 2009


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IN TURBULENT SEAS

Problems that beset the fisheries sector

Depleted fisheries resources (renewable vs inexhaustible)

Declining catch that are asymptomatic of overharvesting or overfishing

Degradation of the coastal environment and critical fisheries habitats

Increased conflicts among resource users

Deepening poverty among small-scale fishers

Inequitable distribution of benefits from resource use

Loss and/or reduced value of catches due to improper post-harvest practices

Inadequate systems and structures for fisheries management


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IN TURBULENT SEAS

Why fisheries are depleted

Open-access nature of fishing (lack of management, regulation, enforcement)

Habitat destruction

Destructive/unsustainable fishing practices

Widespread technological advances (more efficient gear, larger nets, etc)

Growing human population

Economic development policies of governments, especially those providing

subsidies and encouraging even more investments in fishing technology and

boats


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IN TURBULENT SEAS

Map of heavily exploited areas

SEAS. West Sulu Sea, Southe Sulu Sea, East Sulu Sea,

Sibuyan Sea, Bohol Sea, Samar Sea, Visayan Sea, Camotes

Sea.

BAYS. Lamon Bay, Tayabas Bay, Illana Bay, Manila Bay,

Sibugay Bay, Iligan Bay, Imuruan Bay, San Miguel Bay, Tawi

Tawi Bay, Butuan Bay.

GULFS. Moro Gulf, Davao Gulf, Ragay Gulf, Leyte Gulf,

Panay Gulf, Lingayen Gulf, Lagonoy Gulf, Asid Gulf, Albay

Gulf.

CHANNELS. Babuyan Channel, Jintotolo Channel, Maqueda

Channel.

STRAITS. Tablas Strait, Mindoro Strait, Tanon Strait, Cebu

Strait, Iloilo Strait.

PASSAGES. Burias Pass, Ticao Pass


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WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE

Critical actions to help restore the natural productivity

of Philippine fisheries

Stop commercial fishing in municipal waters

Reduce fishing efforts at both commercial and municipal levels

Reforest denuded areas; stop illegal cutting of mangroves

Stop use of illegal methods of fishing and destructive fishing gears

Stop extraction of corals and endangered species

Conduct resource assessments, monitoring and evaluation

Conduct continuing stakeholder consultation and involvement/participation

Formulate and implement fisheries and coastal resource management plans

MOVE FROM OPEN ACCESS TO MANAGED FISHERIES


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Whos at the helm

Government agencies

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Department of Agriculture

Department of Environment and Natural Resources

National and local governments

Private organizations

One Ocean Organization


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Programs by the government

Joseph Estrada

Agrikulturang Makamasa

10-Point Agenda in Agriculture and Fisheries

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA)

Benigno Aquino, Jr.

Agrikulturang Pinoy (Agri-Pinoy)


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PHILIPPINE LEGISLATION ON FISHERIES

Evolution of Laws

The Administrative Code of 1917

In the title on Local Economy, provided for the authority of the municipal council, for purposes

of profit, to grant the exclusive privilege of fishery or right to conduct a fish-breeding ground

within any definite portion, or area, of the municipal waters.

Act No. 4003The First Fisheries Act (1932)

Created a national administrative regime for fisheries by placing fisheries management directly

under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with the proviso

that he may delegate such power to a subordinate representative, bureau, office, or service.

Subsequent administrative actions identified this to be the Bureau of Fisheries.


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Evolution of Laws

Legislation Title Date Approved

Act No. 4003 An Act to Amend and Compile the Laws December

5,1932 Relating to Fish and Other Aquatic Resources of

the Philippine Islands, and For Other Purposes

December 5,1932

C.A. No. 115 An Act to Amend Act No. Numbered Four Thousand

and Three

November 13, 1936

C.A. No. 297 An Act to Amend Section 70 Numbered Four Thousand

and Three, Known as The Fisheries Act, as Amended by

Commonwealth Act Numbered One Hundred and

Fifteen

June 9, 1938

C.A. No. 471 An Act to Amend Act Numbered Four Thousand and

Three Entitled "An Act to Amend and Compile the LawRelating to Fish and Other Aquatic Resources of the

Philippine Islands, and For Other Puposes"

June 16, 1939


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Evolution of Laws


R.A. 294 An Act to Amend Section Sixty-six of Act Numbered

our Hundred Thousand Three, Entitled "An Act to

Amend and Compile the Law Relating to Fish and

Other Aquatic Resources of the Philippine Islands, and

for Other Purposes" As Amended by CommonwealthAct Numbered Four Hundred Seventy One

June 16, 1948

R.A. No. 428 An Act to Declare the Possession, Sale or Distribution

of Fish or Other Aquatic Animals Stupefied, Disabled or

Killed by Means of Dynamite or Other Explosive or

Toxic Substances and Providing Penalties Therefor

June 7, 1950

R.A. No. 1535 An Act Amending Sections One, Two, Three,

and Four of Republic Act Numbered Four

Hundred Twenty-Eight

June 16, 1956


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Evolution of Laws


R.A. No. 3048 An Act Prohibiting the Operation of Trawls in Fishing

Areas Seven Fathoms Deep or Less

June 17, 1961

R.A. No. 3512 An Act Creating a Fisheries Commission Defining its

Powers, Duties and Functions, and Appropriating

Funds Therefor

March 20, 1963

R.A. No. 3586 An Act Prohibiting the Exportation of Bangus Fry June 21, 1963

R.A. No. 3931 An Act Creating the National Water and Air Pollution

Control Commission

June 18, 1964

R.A. No. 4850 An Act Creating the Laguna Lake Development

Authority, Prescribing its Powers, Functions,and Duties, Providing Funds Therefor, and For

Other Purposes

July 18, 1966


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Evolution of Laws


P.D. No. 43 Providing for the Accelerated Development of the

Fishery Industry of the Philippines

November 9,1972

P.D. No. 461 Reorganizing the Department of Agriculture and

Natural Resources into Two Departments, Namely:

Department of Agriculture and Department of Natural

Resources, Amending for This Purpose Chapter I, Part

VITI of the Integrated Reorganization Plan

May 17,1974

P.D. No. 534 Defining illegal Fishing and Prescribing Stiffer Penalties

Therefor

August 8, 1974

P.D. No. 704 Revising and Consolidating All Laws and Decrees

Affecting Fishing and Fisheries

May 16,1975


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Evolution of Laws


P.D. No. 977 Creating the Philippine Fish Marketing Authority,

Defining its Functions and Powers,

and For Other Purposes

August 11, 1976

P.D. No. 1058 Amending Presidential Decree No. 704, Dated May 16,

1975, By Increasing the Penalties for Certain Forms of

illegal Fishing, Dealing in illegally Caught Fish or

Fishery/Aquatic Products, and For Other Purposes

December 1, 1976

P.D. No. 1152 Philippine Environmental Code June 6, 1977

P.D. No. 1599 Establishing an Exclusive Economic Zone and

For Other Purposes

June 11, 1978

P.D. No. 1698 Amending Certain Provisions of Presidential Decree

No. 1219 Providing for Re-exploitation, Exploitation,

Utilization and Conservation of Coral Resources

May 22, 1980


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Evolution of Laws


E.O. No. 656 Amending Executive Order No. 81, Series of 1976,

Creating a Committee to Coordinate the Investigation,

Handling and Disposition of Apprehended illegal

Entrants and Foreign Vessels Violating Philippine Laws

February 26, 1981

E.O. No. 772 Amending Presidential Decree No. 977 Creating

the Philippine Fish Marketing Authority, Defining Its

Functions and Powers, and For Other Purposes

February 8, 1982

E.O. 967 Renaming the Ministry of Agriculture as the Ministry of

Agriculture and Food, Transferring to it Certain

Agencies Engaged in Food Production and For Other

Purposes

June 30, 1984

R.A. 6743 An Act Providing for An Organic Act for the

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

August 1, 1989


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Evolution of Laws


E.O. No. 236 Organizing the National Committee on illegal Entrants,

Repealing E.O. 656, Series of 1981, to Ensure Effective

Coordination Among Member Agencies in the

Investigation and Disposition of Cases Involving the

illegal Entry of Foreign Nationals and Vessels, andProviding Funds for its Operation

April 22, 1995

R.A. 8435 An Act Prescribing Urgent Related Measures to

Modernize the Agriculture and Fisheries Sectors of the

Country in Order to Enhance their Profitability, and

Prepare Said Sectors for the Challenges of

Globalization Through an Adequate, Focused, and

Rational Delivery of Necessary Support Services,Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes

December 22, 1997


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Evolution of Laws


R.A. 8550 An Act Providing for the Development, Management,

and Conservation of the Fisheries and Aquatic

Resources, Integrating All Laws Pertinent Thereto, and

For Other Purposes

February 25, 1998

R.A. 8550The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998

Conservation, protection and sustained management of the country's fishery and aquatic resources;

Poverty alleviation and the provision of supplementary livelihood among municipal fisherfolk;

Improvement of productivity of aquaculture within ecological limits;

Optimal utilization of offshore and deep-sea resources; and

Upgrading of post-harvest technology.


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CREDITS

Information Sources

Go Easy on the Sea, The Fish Project

Batongbacal, Jay. The Evolution of Philippine Fisheries Legislation

Luna, C.Z., et. al. 2004. Profiling the Status of Philippine marine fisheries.

www.bas.gov.ph

www.bfar.da.gov.ph
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