Philippine Fisheries Code Overview

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The area of sea around the Philippines where the country has special rights for economic activities.

All bodies of water within Philippine territory, including seas, lakes, rivers, etc.

A law in the Philippines that manages and protects its fisheries and aquatic resources.

Fishing areas located near the coast of the Philippines.

Farming of fish and other aquatic organisms.

Goals for the fishery sector, including conservation and sustained management.

Protecting and preserving fish and their environment.

Managing fish resources in a way that ensures their availability for future generations.

It's illegal to fish without a license or permit from the Department or Local Government Unit (LGU).

Commercial fishing vessels are banned from municipal waters unless specified by the Code.

Being found with fishing gear in an area without a permit suggests unauthorized activity.

Fishing in international waters (high seas, EEZs) by Philippine flagged vessels requires a permit from the Philippines and approval from the coastal nation.

Fishing activity must be reported if done in the high seas, territorial seas, or Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of other states using a Philippine flagged fishing vessel.

A document allowing fishing in specific waters.

International waters beyond territorial limits.

Area of the sea where a coastal state has the rights to explore, exploit, conserve and manage natural resources.

Acts that severely breach Philippine fishing regulations and result in harsh penalties, including license revocation, vessel impoundment, and increased fines.

Examples include: fishing without a license, fishing in closed areas, using prohibited gear, falsifying catch reports, assaulting fishery officers, and repeatedly violating regulations.

Possible consequences include: confiscation of gear, vessel impoundment, license suspension or revocation, bans on tax rebates, inclusion in the IUU vessel list, denial of port services, and blacklisting.

IUU fishing stands for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, meaning fishing activities that violate international or national laws.

Vessels involved in IUU fishing can be included in a list, making them subject to stricter scrutiny and potential sanctions by authorities.

The Department is responsible for issuing penalties and overseeing the enforcement of fishing regulations. They can impound vessels and gear during investigations.

For repeat offenders within 5 years, fines can be up to eight (8) times the value of the catch, highlighting the seriousness of repeated offenses.

A community of intertidal plants, including mangrove trees, that thrive in salty, coastal areas. They are crucial for coastal protection, biodiversity, and fisheries.

Altering the natural structure and form of a mangrove forest, which is considered illegal under Philippine law.

The Sea Lion Fishing Corporation wrongly chose to file a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court before the Court of Appeals (CA).

The Court ruled that cutting any tree in a mangrove forest, regardless of its species, constitutes conversion, thus illegal.

No, the issuance of a tax declaration does not justify continued possession of a mangrove area.

This principle states that those who pollute the environment are responsible for the costs of cleaning up and restoring the damage they caused.

To ensure that the costs of pollution are borne by the polluters themselves, rather than by the government or society as a whole.

A law in the Philippines aimed at protecting and improving air quality by regulating air pollution sources.

The Clean Air Act applies to all sources of air pollution, including industrial plants, vehicles, and even household activities.

The maximum allowable concentration of an air pollutant in the breathing zone to protect public health and welfare.

A geographical region where specific air pollutants have already exceeded the ambient air quality standards.

Fuels that replace conventional fuels and reduce emissions, like solar and water power.

To identify areas with similar climate, meteorology, and topology for effective air quality management.

To prevent or reduce air pollution and protect public health.

A program is implemented to prevent new sources of air pollution and reduce existing ones.

LGUs work with other agencies to prevent air pollution, including relocation of polluting industries.

Collaboration and coordination between various stakeholders, including government agencies and LGUs, are necessary.

A certificate issued by the DOTC or its authorized emission testing center(s) for a vehicle apprehended during roadside inspection, certifying that the vehicle meets emission requirements. It has no validity period.

Allows pollution sources within an airshed to trade emission allowances, enabling a more efficient way to reduce overall pollution.

Prohibits the burning of municipal, biomedical, and hazardous waste, aiming to reduce air pollution.

The ban on incineration doesn't apply to traditional small-scale methods like Siga for community sanitation, agricultural, cultural, health, and food preparation purposes.

The ban doesn't apply to crematoria, which are specifically designed for the respectful disposal of deceased individuals.

Existing incinerators dealing with biomedical waste must be phased out within three years after the law's implementation.

In the interim, existing biomedical incinerators can only burn pathological and infectious waste, while other types are prohibited.

A landmark case that recognized the legal standing of citizens to sue for the right to clean air, highlighting the public interest and potential impact on well-being.