Coastal Communities
BLUE ECONOMY ACT
The Blue Economy Act establishes a framework for the sustainable development of coastal and marine ecosystems in the Philippines, promoting stewardship and integrated management of marine resources.
MANGROVE FOREST PRESERVATION ACT
The Mangrove Forest Preservation Act aims to establish and preserve mangrove reservation areas across the Philippines, ensuring the protection and sustainable management of mangrove forests.
BLUE ECONOMY ACT
The Blue Economy Act establishes a framework for the sustainable development of coastal and marine ecosystems and resources in the Philippines. It aims to promote stewardship, enhance economic opportunities, and ensure environmental sustainability through a coordinated approach involving various stakeholders.
BLUE ECONOMY ACT
The Blue Economy Act aims to establish a framework for the sustainable development and stewardship of the Philippines' coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. It seeks to create a Blue Economy Council to formulate policies and integrate management across various sectors, while promoting sustainable livelihoods and environmental protection.
BLUE ECONOMY ACT
The Blue Economy Act establishes a framework for the sustainable development of coastal and marine ecosystems in the Philippines, promoting stewardship and economic growth while addressing environmental challenges.
PANTAWID PAMBANGKA ACT OF 2025
The Pantawid Pambangka Act of 2025 aims to provide fuel subsidies specifically for fisherfolk in the Philippines, addressing their financial burdens related to fuel costs.
NATIONAL COASTAL GREENBELT ACT
The National Coastal Greenbelt Act aims to establish a program to protect and rehabilitate coastal ecosystems through the creation of coastal greenbelts, which are natural buffers made of mangroves and beach forests. The bill outlines the responsibilities of various government agencies and local government units in implementing the program, including the preparation of action plans and the removal of illegal structures in designated areas.
INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT
The Integrated Coastal Management Act aims to adopt integrated coastal management as a national strategy to promote sustainable development of coastal and marine environments and resources, while establishing mechanisms for its implementation and funding.
REVISED PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD LAW
This bill aims to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard by introducing various policy and organizational reforms to enhance its capabilities and effectiveness.
INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT
The Integrated Coastal Management Act aims to establish a national strategy for the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems and resources, creating a framework for local government units to follow in addressing coastal management issues.
BANTAY DAGAT AND INCENTIVES ACT
The Bantay Dagat and Incentives Act aims to provide benefits and incentives to accredited Bantay Dagat volunteers who help protect the Philippines' marine resources. It includes provisions for insurance, allowances, training, and legal assistance to support these community-based sea wardens.
AMENDING SEC. 108 OF R.A. NO. 8550 (PHILIPPINE FISHERIES CODE OF 1998)
This bill mandates the establishment of fisherfolk resettlement areas by various government agencies to support the livelihood and living conditions of fisherfolk in the Philippines.
PCG STRENGTHENING AND MODERNIZATION ACT
The PCG Strengthening and Modernization Act aims to enhance the capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) over a 12-year period, focusing on maritime safety, security, and environmental protection through a comprehensive modernization program.
BLUE ECONOMY ACT
The Blue Economy Act aims to establish a framework for the sustainable development and management of the Philippines' coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. It seeks to create the Blue Economy Council to oversee the implementation of policies and strategies that promote stewardship of marine resources while ensuring economic growth.
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2025
The Philippine Coast Guard Modernization Act of 2025 aims to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by creating a trust fund and appropriating necessary funds for its modernization program, which includes enhancing capabilities in maritime safety, search and rescue, security, law enforcement, and environmental protection.
NATIONAL COASTAL GREENBELT ACT
The National Coastal Greenbelt Act aims to create a framework for the designation, restoration, and management of coastal greenbelt zones in the Philippines to enhance disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and coastal biodiversity conservation.
MUNICIPAL FISHERFOLK PROTECTION ACT
The Municipal Fisherfolk Protection Act aims to reserve the fifteen-kilometer municipal waters exclusively for municipal fisherfolk, prohibiting commercial fishing in these areas and providing support measures for sustainable livelihoods.
HAZARD MAPPING ACT
The Hazard Mapping Act aims to create a national disaster map identifying low-lying areas vulnerable to rising sea levels and areas at high risk for natural disasters. It mandates several government agencies to regularly update this map and make it publicly accessible.
NATIONAL COASTAL GREENBELT ACT
The National Coastal Greenbelt Act aims to establish a program for creating coastal greenbelts to protect communities from natural disasters and climate change impacts, particularly along the Eastern Pacific seaboard.
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (DFAR) ACT
This bill proposes the creation of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) to manage and conserve the Philippines' fisheries and aquatic resources, enhancing the support for the fishing industry and fisherfolk.
NATIONAL MANGROVE FOREST PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION ACT OF 2025
The National Mangrove Forest Protection and Preservation Act of 2025 aims to protect and sustainably manage mangrove forests in the Philippines through the establishment of reservation areas and councils at both national and local levels.
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES ACT
This bill proposes the creation of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) to manage and develop the Philippines' fisheries and aquatic resources, addressing issues like overfishing and poverty among fisherfolk.
REVISED PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD LAW
This bill aims to strengthen the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by introducing policy and organizational reforms, including increasing personnel levels and aligning ranks and benefits with other national security forces.
BLUE ECONOMY ACT
The Blue Economy Act establishes a framework for the sustainable development of coastal and marine ecosystems in the Philippines, promoting stewardship and integrated management of marine resources.
PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD MODERNIZATION ACT
The Philippine Coast Guard Modernization Act aims to modernize the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) by creating a trust fund and appropriating funds for its modernization program, which includes upgrading assets and capabilities over a period of 15 years.