Fisheries Management
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.
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.
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.
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.