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Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8550).
Date of text: 25 February 1998
Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008 (R.A.9520).
Date of text: 28 July 2008
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 266 Series of 2020 promulgating the Rules and Regulations on the Implementation of Vessel Monitoring Measures (VMM) and Electronic Reporting System (ERS) for Commercial Philippine Flagged Fishing Vessels Amending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 260 Series oF 2018.
Date of text: 12 October 2020
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.
Date of text: 22 September 2015
Republic Act No. 11321 establishing the Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Program (known as Sagip Saka Act).
Date of text: 17 April 2019
Republic Act No. 10860 establishing a Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in the Province of Lanao Del Norte.
Date of text: 23 June 2016
Republic Act No. 10856 establishing a multi-species marine hatchery in the Province of Cebu.
Date of text: 23 May 2016
Republic Act No. 10861 establishing a Provincial Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Training, Development, and Product Center in specific provinces.
Date of text: 23 May 2016
Republic Act No. 10858 establishing a Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in the Province of Agusan Del Norte.
Date of text: 23 May 2016
Republic Act No. 10857 establishing Mangrove Crab Seed Banks, Nurseries and Grow-Out production farms in the Province of Catanduanes.
Date of text: 23 May 2016
Republic Act No. 10859 establishing a Multi-Species Marine Hatchery in the Province of Zamboanga Del Norte.
Date of text: 23 May 2016
Republic Act No. 10826 establishing a Multi-Species Marine Nursery in the Province of Sultan Kudarat.
Date of text: 19 May 2016
Republic Act No. 10825 establishing Multi-Species Marine Hatcheries in the Province of Surigao del Norte.
Date of text: 19 May 2016
Republic Act No. 10628 providing for the construction of fish ports in the Province of Sulu.
Date of text: 26 September 2013
Republic Act No. 10624 providing for the construction of fish ports in the Province of Camarines Sur.
Date of text: 26 September 2013
Republic Act No. 10621 providing for the establishment of a fish port and cold storage facility within the Province of Pampanga.
Date of text: 06 September 2013
Republic Act No. 10616 providing for the construction of fish ports in the City of Dagupan, within the Province of Pangasinan.
Date of text: 28 August 2013
Republic Act No. 10615 providing for the construction of fish ports within the Province of Cebu.
Date of text: 28 August 2013
Republic Act No. 10610 providing for the construction of a fish port within the Province of Northern Samar.
Date of text: 23 August 2013
Republic Act No. 10617 providing for the establishment of a fish port and cold storage facility within the Province of Surigao Del Norte.
Date of text: 18 August 2013
Act promoting Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Development in the Country (Republic Act No. 10601).
Date of text: 23 July 2012
Republic Act No. 9441 establishing a Marine Research and Breeding Centre in the Municipality of Baler.
Date of text: 28 April 2007
Hand-Line Fishing Law (Republic Act No. 9379).
Date of text: 08 March 2007
Republic Act No. 9459 of 2007 establishing an oyster, mussel, crab, prawn and shrimp farm in the municipality of Calabanga, Province of Camarines Sur.
Date of text: 19 February 2007
Republic Act No. 9460 of 2007 establishing a marine research and breeding centre in the municipality of Odiongan.
Date of text: 19 February 2007
Republic Act No. 9471 Establishing Aquatic Research and Technology Centres in the Province of Camarines Sur.
Date of text: 19 February 2007
Executive Order No. 305, s. 2004 devolving to Municipal and City Governments the Registration of Fishing Vessels three gross tonnage and below.
Date of text: 02 April 2004
Bureau of Fisheries Act (No. 177 of 1947).
Date of text: 01 July 1947
Fisheries Act (Act No. 4003).
Date of text: 05 December 1932
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 264, Series of 2020 regulating the Catching, Possession, Transporting, Selling, Trading and Exporting of Mangrove Crablets, Juvenile Mangrove Crabs and Gravid Mangrove Crabs (Scylla spp.).
Date of text: 22 January 2020
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 270 Series 2023 Rules and Regulations on the Operations of Philippine Flagged Fishing Vessels Operating in Distant Waters (Beyond National Jurisdiction).
Date of text: 27 January 2023
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.
Date of text: 14 July 2021
Fisheries Office Order No. 031 Series of 2021 on Proposed Philippine IUU Fishing Index and Threat Assessment Tool and Its Finalization, Adoption and Roll-Out.
Date of text: 15 January 2021
Memorandum Order No.05 Series of 2021 on Updating and Revision of the National Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Program (NAFMP).
Date of text: 11 January 2021
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.
Date of text: 03 August 2020
Administrative Circular No. 252·.1 of 2020 Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Promulgating the Amended Rules and Regulations Governing Distant-Water Fishing by Philippine-Flagged Fishing Vessels Operating in Other Coastal States.
Date of text: 03 February 2020
Administrative Order No. 03 Series of 2020 on Implementation of the National Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanisation Program.
Date of text: 06 January 2020
DA Administrative Circular No. 08 Series of 2019 on Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act No. 11321 establishing the Farmers and Fisherfolk Enterprise Development Programme (known as Sagip Saka Act).
Date of text: 21 October 2019
Administrative Order No. 262, s. 2018 regulating the use of superlights and fishing light attractors in commercial fishing.
Date of text: 06 November 2018
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 198-1, Series of 2018 amending Rules and Regulations on Registration and Licensing of Commercial Fishing Vessels, Fishing Gears and Fishworkers.
Date of text: 04 September 2018
Rules of Procedure for the Adjudication of Fisheries Law Cases.
Date of text: 31 December 2017
Department Circular No. 01 of 2013 Implementing Rules and Regulations for R.A. No. 10601, known as the Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Law of 2012.
Date of text: 01 December 2013
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 238, S. of 2012 establishing Rules and Regulations Governing the Implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1005/2008 on the Catch Certification Scheme.
Date of text: 09 January 2012
Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 (Administrative Order No. 3 of 1998 of the Department of Agriculture).
Date of text: 08 May 1998
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 188 promulgating regulations governing the operation of commercial fishing boats in Philippine waters using tuna purse seine nets.
Date of text: 17 September 1993
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 164 concerning rules and regulations governing the operation of "Hulbot-Hulbot" in the Philippine waters.
Date of text: 15 October 1987
Fisheries Administrative Order No.163 prohibiting the operation of "Muro-Ami" and "Kayakas" in all Philippine waters.
Date of text: 18 November 1986
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 155 regulating the use of fine meshed nets in fishing.
Date of text: 25 August 1986
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 144 establishing rules and regulations on commercial fishing.
Date of text: 1983
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 269 Series of 2023 Rules and Regulations on Tuna Purse Seine/Ring Net Operations in the Pacific Seaboard of the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Date of text: 27 January 2023
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 268 Series of 2023 Rules and Regulations Governing the Catch Certification or Documentation Scheme for Fish and Fishery Products Intended for Export That Require Catch Certificates.
Date of text: 14 January 2023
Administrative Order No. 20 Series of 2022 Guidelines in the Valuation of Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization and Infrastructure Projects.
Date of text: 30 June 2022
Department Administrative Order No. 17 Series of 2022 Guidelines for the Establishment, Operation and Maintenance of Fishery Post-Harvest Infrastructure Facility and Machinery.
Date of text: 2022
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 267 Series of 2021 promulgating the Rules and Regulations governing the Landing and Transhipping of Fish and Fishery Products that have not been previously Landed and other Port Service in the Philippines by Foreign-Flagged Fishing Vessels.
Date of text: 03 October 2021
DA Administrative Circular No. 02, Series of 2020 on the Extension of Validity for Commercial Fishing Vessel License (CFVL), Commercial Fishing Gear License (CFGL), Distant Water Fishing Permit (DWFP), Special Fishing Permit, Fisherman's License and Certificate of Clearance Expiring during the Enhanced Community Quarantine Period.
Date of text: 27 March 2020
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 265, Series of 2020 regulating the Catching, Possession, Transporting, Selling, Trading and Exporting of Puerulus, Juvenile and Gravid Spiny Lobsters (Palinuridae).
Date of text: 10 March 2020
DA Administrative Order No. 05, Series of 2019 institutionalizing the Participation of Farmer's and Fisherfolk's Organizations or Associations in the Procurement of Goods and Civil Works pertaining to the Needs of the Farmers and Fisherfolks.
Date of text: 07 May 2019
Administrative Order No. 263, s. 2019 establishing Fisheries Management Areas (FMA) for the Conservation and Management of Fisheries in Philippine Waters.
Date of text: 28 January 2019
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 261 S. 2018 establishing Rules and Regulations on Fisheries Observer Programme (FOP) in the Philippines and in distant water fishing targeting straddling and highly migratory fish stocks.
Date of text: 15 October 2018
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 260 S. 2018 establishing Rules and Regulations on the Implementation of Vessel Monitoring Measures (VMM) and Electronic Reporting System (ERS) for Commercial Philippines Flagged Fishing Vessels Targeting Straddling and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks.
Date of text: 05 October 2018
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 250-2, s. 2018 amending FAO No. 250, s. 2014 on Regulations on the Collection, Harvesting, Gathering, Selling and Exporting of Sargassum spp.
Date of text: 15 August 2018
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 245-4 S. 2018 on the Regulations and Implementing Guidelines on Group Tuna Purse Seine Operations in High Seas Pocket Number 1 as a Special Management Area.
Date of text: 25 July 2018
Administrative Order No. 254-1, s. 2018 regulating and implementing Guidelines on Group Handline Fishing Operations in the High Seas of the WCPFC Convention Area.
Date of text: 25 July 2018
Administrative Order No. 258, s. 2018 establishing Tuna Conservation and Management Zones (TCMZ) in the Mindanao/Celebes Sea.
Date of text: 06 July 2018
Joint DA-DILG Administrative Order, Series of 2018, on Guidelines for the Establishment of a Data Collection Scheme in Municipal Catch Documentation and Traceability System in the LGU for Management of Fishery Resources.
Date of text: 2018
Department Order - Rules and Regulations governing the Working and Living Conditions of Fishers on Board Fishing Vessels engaged in Commercial Fishing Operation (No. 156-16 of 2016).
Date of text: 15 June 2016
Department Order No. 156/16 promulgating Rules and Regulations Governing the Working and Living Conditions of Fishers on Board Fishing Vessels Engaged In Commercial Fishing Operation.
Date of text: 25 May 2016
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 245-3 Series of 2015 Regulations and Implementing Guidelines on Group Tuna Purse Seine Operations in High Seas Pocket Number 1 as a Special Management Area.
Date of text: 29 July 2015
BFAR Administrative Circular No. 256, s. 2015 declaring Malachite Green and Gentian Violet as Health Hazards and Prohibiting their Use in Food Fish Production and Trade.
Date of text: 12 February 2015
BFAR Administrative Circular No. 255, s. 2014 establishing Closed Season for the Conservation of Sardines in East Sulu Sea, Basilan Strait and Sibuguey Bay.
Date of text: 18 November 2014
BFAR Administrative Order No. 252, s. 2014 on Rules and Regulations Governing High-Sea Fishing by Philippine-Flagged Fishing Vessels.
Date of text: 08 October 2014
BFAR Administrative Order No. 253, s. 2014 on the Moratorium on the issuance of Commercial Fishing Vessel and Gear Licence and Other Clearances.
Date of text: 08 October 2014
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 251, s. 2014 on the Traceability System for Fish and Fishery Products.
Date of text: 16 May 2014
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 250, s. 2014 prohibiting the Collection, Harvesting, Gathering, Selling, and/or Exporting of Brown Algae (Sargassum spp.), and Seagrass.
Date of text: 10 March 2014
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 245-2 Series of 2014 Regulations and Implementing Guidelines on Group Tuna Purse Seine Operations in High Seas Pocket Number 1 as a Special Management Area.
Date of text: 19 February 2014
BFAR Administrative Circular No. 248 s. 2013 on Size Regulation for Sea Cucumber Collection and Trade.
Date of text: 25 November 2013
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 246, s. 2013 banning the Operation of Danish Seine and Modified Danish Seine in Philippine Waters.
Date of text: 12 September 2013
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 245-1 Series 2013 Regulations and Implementing Guidelines on Group Tuna Purse Seine Operations in High Seas Pocket Number 1 as a Special Management Area.
Date of text: 15 August 2013
Fisheries Office Order No. 220 Series of 2013 on Guidelines on the Recruitment and Selection of Fishery Law Enforcement - Quick Response Team (FLEQRT) Personnel.
Date of text: 2013
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 245 Series of 2012 Regulations and Implementing Guidelines on Group Tuna Purse Seine Operations in High Seas Pocket Number 1 as a Special Management Area.
Date of text: 21 July 2012
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 240, s. 2012 establishing Rules and Regulations in the Implementation of Fisheries Observer Programme in the High Seas.
Date of text: 2012
Fisheries Office Order No.:167-A series of 2012 on Standard Operating Procedures for the Strengthening of BFAR's Fishery Law Enforcement.
Date of text: 2012
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 237, S. of 2010 establishing Regulations Requiring the Installment of Juvenile and Trash Fish Excluder Device (JTED) in Trawls in Philippine Waters.
Date of text: 29 October 2010
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 230, s. 2009 allowing the importation and culture of the broodstock and post-larvae of Specific Pathogen Free/Specific Pathogen Resistant (SPF/SPR) Black Tiger Shrimp, Penaeus monodon and the culture of the offspring thereof.
Date of text: 03 December 2009
Administrative Order No. 226, s. 2008 establishing the Regulation on the Mesh Size of Tuna Purse Seine Nets and Trading of Small Tuna.
Date of text: 01 August 2008
Code of Practice Governing the Export of Fish and Aquatic Products to the European Union. Fisheries Administrative Order No. 227, series of 2008.
Date of text: 01 July 2008
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 199 Series of 2000 Promulgating the Guidelines on Fish Transshipment.
Date of text: 23 February 2000
DENR administrative order no. 03 implementing guidelines on the granting of preferential treatment to small fisherfolk relative to the 15-km municipal water.
Date of text: 25 April 1996
Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Councils (FARMCS) in barangays, cities and municipalities, and defining their composition and functions (No. 240).
Date of text: 28 April 1995
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 191 relative to employment of foreign crew members aboard highly specialized commercial fishing vessels (unofficial title).
Date of text: 02 February 1994
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 185 banning the taking or catching, selling, purchasing and possessing, transporting and exporting of Dolphins.
Date of text: 16 December 1992
Fishery Rentals, Fees and Charges Ordinance of the city of Zamboanga (No. 92-004).
Date of text: 03 December 1992
Executive Order constituting the Presidential Co-ordinating Committee on the Prawn Industry (No. 488)
Date of text: 22 November 1991
Memorandum amending Memorandum Order No. 357 creating an Inter-Agency Committee to settle Fishery Disputes that may Arise involving Foreign Fishing Vessels in the South China Sea (No. 359).
Date of text: 08 May 1991
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 173 banning the exportation of bangus fingerlings (hatirin).
Date of text: 1991
Administrative Order No. 114, s. 1989 creating the Presidential Committee on Illegal Fishing and Marine Conservation.
Date of text: 13 February 1989
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 146 of 1983 concerning rules and regulations governing the gathering and farming of seaweed.
Date of text: 08 December 1983
Executive Order creating a National Board on the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department Programs, Budget and Operations (No. 834).
Date of text: 14 October 1982
Fisheries Administrative Ordinance No. 138 of 1982 concerning rules and regulations governing the culture of mussels (Tahong).
Date of text: 15 January 1982
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 160 of 1980 concerning rules and regulations governing the construction, establishment or operation of fish pens and fish cages in Philippine waters.
Date of original text: 1980 (1986)
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 125 of 1979 concerning rules and regulations governing conversion of ordinary fishpond permits and ten (10) year fishpond lease agreements into twenty-five (25) year fishpond lease agreements and other related matters.
Date of text: 1979
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 121 of 1976 concerning rules and regulations governing charter contracts; lease or lease-purchase, purchase agreements of fishing boats, or contracts for the assistance with a foreign person, corporation or entity.
Date of text: 1976
Presidential Decree defining illegal fishing and prescribing stiffer penalties therefor (No. 534).
Date of text: 08 August 1974
DA Administrative Circular No. 09, Series of 2020 allowing the Transport of Wild Caught Mangrove Crablets and Juvenile Mangrove Crabs (Scylla Spp.) that are already in Stock prior to the Effectivity of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 264, Series of 2020.
Date of text: 03 July 2020
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 184 prescribing guidelines on the experimental collection of precious and semi-precious corals of the Philippine waters.
Date of text: 1992
List of Registered Aquaculture Farms as of 31 July 2020.
Date of text: 31 July 2020
Memorandum Circular No. 16, Series of 2020 on the Guidelines on Financial Grant Assistance to Farmers and Fisherfolk Cooperatives/Associations and Community Based Organizations under the Enhanced "Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Inclusive Food Supply Chain Program".
Date of text: 04 May 2020
NFARMC Resolution No. 13 Series of 2018, Resolution Recommending the Extended Implementation of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 236, 254 And 245-3 And to Incorporate Necessary Amendments Thereto.
Date of text: 01 May 2018
Administrative Order No. 34 creating an Inter-Agency Committee on institutional arrangements for Land Management and Rural Development.
Date of text: 22 November 2012
General Memorandum Order No. 10 prescribing guidelines for the processing of applications for bareboat charter contracts of foreign fishing boats with any foreign persons, corporation or entity within the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Date of text: 02 December 1986
Republic Act No. 10654 amending Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998.
Date of text: 28 July 2014
Republic Act No. 9281 amending Republic Act No. 8435 on Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization.
Date of text: 30 March 2004
Fisheries Administrative Order No. 246-1, s. 2018 amending FAQ No. 246 on the Banning the Operation of Danish Seine and Modified Danish Seine in Philippine Waters.
Date of text: 05 July 2018
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Administrative Circular No. 238-1 Series of 2013 amending several provisions of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 238, series of 2012.
Date of text: 10 October 2013
Administrative Order No. 21 on the Revised Rules and Regulations Implementing the Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act.
Date of text: 10 October 2011