FAO 1-20Organization and Functions of the Bureau of Fisheries Amending Section 5 subsection 19, column no. 6, FAO No. 1, by establishing a new substation at Calbayog City.Organization of the Philippine Fisheries Commission. Deep-sea or offshore fishing regulations (a)Amending Sections 20 and 25 of Fish Game Administrative Order No. 2, re: collection and accounting of feesAmendment to Deepsea or Offshore Fishing RegulationsAmending Section 6 of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 2, as amended by Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 2-2 by inserting a new proviso.Suspending the effects of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 2-3 dated January 27, 1939 re: licenses on operation of boats.Amending Section 24 of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 2 re: amount of cash bond. Amending Section 21 of Fsh and Game Administration Order No. 2, re: Amount of license fees.Amendments of certain sections of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 2 of June 21, 1933 Amending Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 2, as amended, by inserting Sections 4-A and 6-A, and for other purposes.Amending Sections 21 and 24 of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 2, as amended, and adding Section 24 - A and for other purposes.Amending paragraph 21 "(a)" of Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2-9 and for other purposesAmending Section 8(a) of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 2, as amendedAmending Section 22 of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 2. as amended by Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2-7 and for other purposesAmending Section 23 of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 2, and for other purposesAmending Section 22 of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 2, as amendedSuspending the effects of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 2-10 dated January 8, 1940 re: license on operation of boats.Adding Section 23-A to Section 23 of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 2, as amendedAmending Section 21 "(a)" and "(b)" of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2-9Amending Section 23 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2, as amended by Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2-16Amending Section 21 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2-17.Amending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2-19, and for other purposes.Amending Section 24(a), (b) and (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2-9 pertaining to cash bond deposits of fishing vesselsAmending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2.20, for other purposes.Amending Section 12 of FAO No.2 by adding Section 12-A thereof.Regulations for the conservation of dalag, kanduli and banak.Regulations for the Conservation of Dalag, Kanduli and BanakAmending Section 3, Paragraph (b) of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 3 by adding a new provisoAmendment of rules and regulations for the conservation of "daIag", "kanduli" and "banak".Suspension of the effectivity of the provisions of Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 3-3Amending paragraph 3, Section 13 of Fisheries Administrative Order No.3, as amended.Further amending Section 3, paragraph (b), as amended, of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 3Further amending paragraph (b) of Section 3 of FAO No.3, as amendedPrice List of Fishes and Aquatic Plants for Sale by the Fish and Game AdministrationClosed season for certain species of birds and mammals.Amending Sections 6 and 13 of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 5 re: closed seasons for certain species of buds and mammals.Regulations for the importation of foreign fish, molluscs, crustaceans, amphibians or other aquatic animals.Amending Section 3 of Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 6, Inspection of Fish or Aquatic Animals ImportedRegulations on the exportation of fish, fry and eggs from the Philippines.Amending Section 3 of Fish and Game Administrative Order No.7, Inspection of fish or aquatic animals exportedClosed season for wild carabao and deer in the Mountain Province and grant of gratuitous license to non-Christians.Regulations for the conservation of certain species of fish commonly called "Ipon" in the northern province of LuzonAmendment of rules and regulations for the conservation of certain species of fish commonly known as "Ipon" in northern provinces of Luzon.Amending the regulations for the conservation of certain species of fish commonly called Ipon in northern LuzonRegulation governing the collecting and gathering of seaweeds of the Genus Digenea in the territorial waters of the PhilippinesRules and regulations for the protection of marine molluscaAmending Section 17 of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 11, and for other purposes.Establishing a closed season of five (5) years in certain waters of Rizal, Laguna, Batangas and Mindoro for the conservation of aquatic resourcesRe-establishing a closed season of five (5) years in certain waters of Rizal, Laguna, Batangas and Mindoro for the conservation of aquatic resources.To amend Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 12 establishing closed season for the conservation of sardines and herrings.Regulations establishing closed season for the conservation of sardines and herrings.Amending Section 2 of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 13 of July 1,1939Amending Section 2 of Fisheries (Fish and Game) Administrative Order No. 13 of July 1, 1939, as amendedEstablishing a closed season for the conservation of sardines and herrings and mackerels in the Visayan Sea, and revising Fish and Game Administrative Order No. 13, as amended, and for other purposes.Regulations governing issuance of fishpond permits and leases on public forest lands. Regulations covering issuance of fishpond permits and lease on public forest lands and for other purposes.Amending Section 16 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 14 to increase the annual rental to P1.00 per hectare.Amending Section 13 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 14Amending Section 16 of Fisheries Administrative Order No.14 as amendedAmending Section 20 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 14-1 regarding appraisal and reappraisal of fishpond areas covered by leases and permits.Amending Section 3 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 14.Amending Sections 33,35 and 37 of Fisheries Administrative Order No 14Amending Section 16 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 14 as amended, and for other purposes.Amending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 14-7.Amending Sections 16 and 21 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 14, as amended and for other purposes.Amending subsections (c) and (d) of Section 3 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 14 as amended by FAO No. 14.6, and adding thereto subsections (e), (f) and (g).Guiding Principles in the Granting of Fishpond Leases Covering Big Areas.Closed season for frogs.Creating the Bureau of Fisheries Information Campaign Group for the purpose of intensifying and broadening the dissemination of fisheries information to enhance fisheries conservation and increase fish production.Rules governing the landing of fish caught by boats licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Commerce and for other purposes.Amending Section 1 (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17 and for other purposes.Amending Section 1 (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order No 17, as amended by Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17-1 and for other purposes.Amending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17, as amended by Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17-1 and 17-2, and for other purposes.Amending Section 1 (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17, s. 1939, as amended by Fisheries Administrative Order Nos. 17-1, 17-2 and 17-3 and for other purposes.Amending Sec. 1 (b) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17, as amended.Amending Section 1(b) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17, as amended.Designating Barrio Silanga, Catbalogan, Samar as fish landing and amending for the purpose Section 1 (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17Designating fish landings at Navotas and Malabon, Rizal, amending for the purpose of Section 1 (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17Rules governing the landing of fish caught and for other purposes.Rules governing the landing of fish caught and for other purposes.Rules governing the landing of fish caught, and for other purposes.Rules governing the landing of fish caught, and for other purposes.Designating Barrio Parang, Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte as fish landing and amending for the purpose of Section 1 (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17Designating both sides of Malabon River, Rizal as fish landings amending for the purpose Section 1 (III) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17-9Designating Barrio Poblacion (Centro) Catarman, Camiguin Subprovince, Misamis Oriental as an official fish landing, amending for the purpose Section 1 (IX) of the Revised Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17-9. s. 1952 as amended.Rules governing the landing of fish caught, and for other purposes.Designating Bulan, Sorsogon and Magallanes, as Fish Landings amending for the purpose Section I (IV) of the Revised Fisheries Administrative Order No 17-9, s.1952, as amended.Designating Poblacion, Tapilan, and Maya, all in Daanbantayan, Cebu; Kawit, Medellin, Cebu; Poblacion, Bantayan Cebu; Looc, Davao City: Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu, Looc, Mandawe, Cebu, and Poblacion, Lapu-lapu City as fish landings, amending for the purposeDesignating DIKE, Bais, Negros Oriental; BARRIO TAMBAKAN, Tanjay, Negros Oriental; TAMPI PORT. Tampi, Amlan, Negros Oriental; PONDOL, Amlan, Negros Oriental: SEAWALL, TINAGO District, Dumaguete City, as fish landings, amending for the purpose Section 1 (VDesignating Sangali, Zamboanga City as official fish landings, amending Section 1 (X) of the Revised Fisheries Administrative Order No. 17-9. s. 1952.Designating the Poblacion, Sual, Pangasinan as official fish landing, and amending for the purpose Section 1 (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order Nos. 17 s. 1939; 17-9, s. 1952, and 17-11, s. 1955.Establishing a closed season of five (5) years in the San Miguel Islands, comprising the Manuc-manucan, Banosuan and Bancoran Islets.Amending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 69, to include exporters in the provisions of Section 3 of said Order.Amending Section 5 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 19 and for other purposes.Amending Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, the last Section as amended by Fisheries Administrative Order No. 19-1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 19, and for other purposes.Amending Section 5 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 19 as amended by FAOs Nos. 19-1 and 19-2, and for other purposes.Amending further Section 5 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 19, as amended by Fisheries Administrative Orders Nos. 19-1. 19-2 and 19-3, and for other purposes.Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 19, as amended by Fisheries Administrative Orders Nos. 19-1, 19-2, 19-3 and 19-4, and for other purposes.Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 19, as amended by Fisheries Administrative Orders Nos. 19-1, 19-2, 19-3, 19-4 and 19-5, and for other purposes.Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 19, as amended by Fisheries Administrative Order Nos. 19-1; 19-2; 19-3; 19-4; 19-5 and 19-6 and for other purposes.Establishing a closed season for the conservation of abo, arakaak, pagotpot, kiskisan, ponicon, tabangongo and pasayan.Reviving, extending and enforcing the provisions of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 20 dated August 3, 1940
FAO 21-40Establishing a closed season for five (5) years in certain waters of Batangas for the conservation of aquatic resources.Rules and Regulations governing the promulgation of decisions and orders by the Director of Fisheries and the filing of appeal therefrom to the Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources.Amending Section 12 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 22, and for other purposes.Regulations establishing a closed season period for the conservation of turtle, turtle eggs and turtle shells in the Turtle Islands.Regulations governing the scientific examination of fish caught or carried by fishing boats, and for other purposes.Amending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 24 governing the scientific examination of fish caught, and for other purposes.To amend Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 24 governing scientific examination of fish caught or carried by fishing boats, and for other purposes.Amending Section 3, paragraph (a) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 25, and for other purposes.Amending Section 3, paragraph (b) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 25, and for other purposes. Collection of fees incident to the filing and disposition of protests, appeals, and other petitions in connection with the administratve settlement of claims and conflicts on public fishponds or fishery concessions, etc., and of controversies on thRegulation on the use of light and operation of "pukot" in Batangas Bay.Amending sub-paragraph 3 (d) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 27 regulating the use of light and operation of pukot in Manila Bay. Repealing Fisheries Administrative Order No. 27, s. 1950Collection of fees for certain services of the Bureau of Fisheries not specifically provided for in the Fisheries Act.Rules and regulations governing the gathering of aquatic turtle eggsAmending Section 8 and 9 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 29.To prohibit the use of "kaladkad" for gathering snails in Laguna Lake during night time and for other purposes.Amending Sections 1, 2 and 3 of FAO 30 regulating the use of "kaladkad" for gathering snails in Laguna Lake.Regulation for the conservation of Banak or Lodong in Northern Luzon.Regulations governing the issuance of certificates of clearance by the Bureau of Fisheries to operators of licensed commercial fishing boats.Amending Sections 1, 2 and 3 of FAO No. 32, governing the issuance of certificates of clearance issued by the PHILIPPINE FISHERIES COMMISSION to operators of licensed commercial fishing boats.Further amending Sections 1 and 2 of FAO No. 32, as amended, governing the issuance of certificates of clearance issued by the Philippine Fisheries Commission to operators of licensed commercial fishing boats.To change Fisheries Administrative Orders Nos. 3, 3-1 and 3-2 to Fisheries (PIFT) Memorandum-Orders Nos. 1, 1.1 and 1-2 and to alter the numbers and titles of Fisheries Administrative Orders Nos. 17.6 17-7, 17-9 and 24.1.To change the title of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2 to Fisheries (PIFT) Memorandum Order No. 2; and to alter the Fisheries Administrative Order No. 27-1.Regulation on the "Kaladkad Pangbiya" and the conservation of "Biyang Puti" in Laguna de Bay and its tributaries.To establish a closed season period for the gathering or killing of marine turtles, turtle eggs, or turtle shells.Regulating the operation of trawl in Maqueda, Vilareal and Carigara Bays, including Zumarraga Channel.Amending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 37, s. 1954, (Regulating the operation of trawl in Maqueda, Villareal and Carigara Bays, including Zumarraga Channel) Redefining the areas of Maqueda and Villareal Bays including umarraga Channel, Samar, and Carigara Bay, Leyte where trawl fishing is prohibited, amending for the purpose FAO No. 37, as amended.Prohibiting the operation of trawl of any kind in the municipal waters of Calbayog City and Sta. Margarita, Province of Samar untiI December 31, 1954.Special rules and regulations governing the issuance of fishpond permits and/or leases within the areas affected by the Fishpond Project of Manila BayAmending certain sections of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 39.Prohibiting the use of fine-meshed nets or sinamay cloth at the bunt of "basnig", "iwag", "saplad", etc.Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 40.Further amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 40, as amended.Further amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 40, as amended.Further amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 40, as amendedRegulations for the conservation of "Sabalo" (full-grown bangos or milkfish) and for the prohibition of the exportation to foreign countries of "kawag-kawag" (bangos or milkfish fry) and "hatirin" (bangos fingerlings)
FAO 41-60Regulating the operation of `Bulldozer sa tulya' "Lungga sa biya", `Kaladkad" and "Pamaspas" in Laguna de Bay.Reserving certain marine areas near Busuanga and Coron Islands Province of Palawan, as government farms for pearl culture.Reserving certain marine areas near Busuanga and Coron Islands, Province of Palawan as government farms for pearl culture.Establishing communal fisheries in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro and regulating its use.Regulations governing the gathering of seaweeds producing agar-agar.Amending FAO No. 45, rules and regulations governing the gathering of seaweeds producing agar-agar.Regulations governing the gathering of sponges.Prohibiting during five (5) years the operation of fishing vessels, more than three tons gross in certain portion of Tayabas Bay, known as Mogpog Pass, and for other purposes.Regulating Employment of Foreign Technicians in Fisheries.Regulating employment of foreign technicians in fisheriesAmending Section 6 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 48 Regulating Employment of Foreign Technicians in FisheriesAmending further Section 6 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 48 regulating employment of foreign technicians in Fisheries.Internal Audit Service: Creation, Organization and Functions ofEstablishment of Fisheries Regional OfficesAmending Section (c) of the fourth paragraph of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 50 on the establishment of Fisheries Regional Offices.Amending further Section 5 (c) of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 50-1 by transferring the headquarters of Regional Office No. III from Navotas, Rizal to Manila.Regulating the use and administration of the communal fishing ground reserved for the purpose by Presidential Proclamation Numbered Four hundred and forty nine.Defining the functions and duties of the Assistant Director of the Bureau of FisheriesRegulating the Operation of Trawl in Manila BayProhibiting the use of trawl of any kind within Biliran Strait,Province of Leyte.Prohibiting the operation of trawl in Cancabatoc, City of Tacloban.Establishing a government farm for pearl culture and production and reserving therefore a certain marine area in Samal Island, Province of Davao.Regulations governing the issuance of fishpond permits and/or leases on public forest lands.Amending Section 21 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 60, as amended.Amending Section 3 and 33 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 60, as amended.Amending Section. 17 and 26 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 60, as amendedAmending Section 5 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 60, as amended.
FAO 61-80Amending Subsection (d) and revoking Subsection (e) of Section 4 of the Revised Fisheries Administrative Order No. 60.Prohibition of the operation of trawl in the northern and northwestern waters of Bohol for a period of five (5) years.Conversion of suitable portion of existing brackish demonstration fish farms of the Bureau of Fisheries into nursery ponds for the raising of bangus fry into fingerlings (hatirin) and post-fingerlings (garongin) for use in the stocking of inland waters anProhibiting the operation of all kinds of fishing nets employing light in Western Visayan Sea, for a period of five years.Amending Sec. 8-A of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2, as amended by FAO No. 2-7.Amending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 36.Regulations governing the gathering of ornamental or fancy shells, sea snakes, trepang, corals and miscellaneous minor aquatic products.Amending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 69, to include exporters in the provisions of Section 3 of said Order.Amending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 2 as amended, by adding Section 23-B.Amending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 60, as amended, by adding another Section to be known as Section 20-A.Reorganizing Fisheries Regional Offices and Defining Their Duties and Functions.Prohibiting the operation of all fishing gear using light to attract fish in Janao Bay and adjacent waters for a period of two years.Suspension of the effectivity of the provisions of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 73.Schedule of fees governing the issuance of documents in connection with the registration, documentation and licensing of fishing vessels and for other services rendered by the Philippine Fisheries Commission connected thereto.Reserving certain marine area between Sakul Island and Zamboanga as government farm for pearl culture.Regulations governing the collecting and gathering of Marine Turtles.Designating MOUTH of MANALONGON RIVER, Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental, BARRIO BONAWEN, Siaton, Negros Oriental and FISHING WHARF, Bayawan, Negros Oriental as fish landings amending for the purpose of Section I (VI) of the Revised Fisheries Administrative Regulations governing the conduct of marine investigation by the Board of Marine Inquiry.Rules and regulations governing the issuance of concession or permits for pearl culture and production within established government farms.Establishing a government farm for pearl culture and production and reserving therefor a certain marine area in Pujada Bay, Province of Davao
FAO 81-100Establishing and declaring Balingasay River in the Municipality of Bolinao Panggasinan, as a Fish Refuge and Sanctuary, to be known as the Bolinao Fish Sanctuary.Prohibition the operation of all fishing gears using strong lights to attract fish in Taal Lake.Regulations governing the issuance of Oyster Bed Permits or Lease on public forest lands or swamp.Prohibiting electro-fishing in all waters of the Philippines.Amending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 84Further amending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 84Regulations regarding the employment of licensed navigators and licensed engineers in commercial fishing boats.Reserving certain water area between Zamboanga and Sakul Island as governing farm for pearl culture.Regulations for the conservation of turtle, turtle eggs and turtle shells in the PhilippinesHANDBOOK FOR FISHERY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERSReserving certain marine areas along the eastern coast of Pangap Island, as government farm for sponge and pearl culture.Establishing a government farm for pearl culture and production purposes and reserving therefor a definite marine area in Candara-o, Guiuan, SamarProhibiting the use of "basnig" in the SW part of Lamon Bay and Lopez BaySuspension of the effectivity of the provisions of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 92.Regulations governing the exportation of pearls, and for other purposesProhibiting the operation of basnig in Anilao Bay, Mabini, BatangasSuspension of the effectivity of the provisions of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 94Establishing a government farm for pearl culture and production and reserving therefore a certain marine area in Barrio Tanglad, Sta. Maria, Davao del Sur.Establishment of government farm for pearl culture and production and reserving therefor a certain marine area including Arboles Shoal, at Babak, Davao del Norte.Rules and regulations governing the exportation from the Philippines of bangus fingerlings (hatirin).Amending Sections 1 (a), 4 and 7 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 91 regarding exportation from the Philippines of bangus fingerlings (hatirin)Amending Section 1 (a); Section 4; and Section 7 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 98-1 re: Exportation from the Philippines of bangus fingerlings (hatirin)Prohibiting the use of trawl and basnig in Manila BayTo prohibit the gathering and collection of all mollusks belonging to the genera Triton or Charonia and Cassis in all waters of the Philippines for a period of five (5) years
FAO 101-120Establishing a government farm for pearl culture and production and reserving therefor a definite marine area surrounding Ramesamey Island, Barrio of Tagburos, Puerto Princesa City.Establishment of a government farm for pearl culture and production and reserving therefor a certain marine area at San Francisco (Pacijan Island), CebuRegulating the operation of suro and/or patoro in the waters of Laguna de BayDeclaring the seawaters of Bohol within a radius of three (3) nautical miles from the nearest shorelines from the mainland of Bohol and/or its islands as fisheries breeding ground and prohibiting therein the operation of fishing by means of trawl for a peEstablishment of a government farm for pearl culture and production purposes and reserving therefor a marine area at Nonoc and General Islands, Surigao City.RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING FISHING IN LAKES AND INLAND WATERS WITHIN WATERWHED RESERVATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.Prohibiting the exportation of eel fry and eel fingerling and for other purposes.Amending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 107 re: exportation of eel fry and eel fingerlings and for other purposes.Regulations governing the gathering and farming of seaweeds.Regulations governing the construction or establishment of fishpens or fish enclosures in all inland waters Establishing a fish sanctuary in Laguna de Bay to be known as the Laguna de Bay Fish SanctuaryAmending Section 1 of FAO No. 110 re: Establishing a fish sanctuary in Laguna de Bay to be known as the Laguna de Bay Fish Sanctuary.Establishing a closed season of five (5) years in Malampaya Sound for the conservation of certain species of fishAmending Section 4 of FAO No. 111, re: establishing a closed season for five (5) years in Malampaya SoundRules and regulations governing the issuance of permits for the exportation of fish and aquatic/fishery products.Amending Section 7 of FAO No. 112, dated August 13, 1974Establishment of Fishery Station at Sitangkai, Tawi-tawiRules and regulations governing fish pen operations in Laguna Lake.Rules and regulations governing the issuance of a special permit to ship or transport bangus fry or "kawag-kawag" Suspension of the effectivity of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 115, series of 1975.Guidelines in the issuance of Temporary Permit to ship or transport bangus fry.Rules and regulations governing the operation of processing plants for fish and fishery/aquatic products and prescribing/requiring standards, quality control and inspection or processed fish and fishery/aquatic products.Establishing a Fish Sanctuary in TaaI Lake to be known as the TaaI Lake Fish Sanctuary. Banning the taking or catching of "Saballo" (full-grown "bangus" or milkfish) in all Philippine waters for a period of five (5) years
FAO 121-140RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CHARTER CONTRACTS, LEASE OR LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS OF FISHING BOATS, OR CONTRACT FOR ASSISTANCE WITH A FOREIGN PERSON, CORPORATION OR ENTITY.Prohibiting the use of Pantukos, Under Certain Conditions, in Fishing.Implementing rules and regulations of Presidential Decree No. 1151 on fisheries and aquatic resources extraction and exploitation.Regulating the gathering/catching/taking/removing of marine tropical aquarium fishes.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.Amending Sections 5 and 6 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 125, s. 1979Rules and regulations prohibiting the importation and/or possession of any live piranha.Prohibiting the operation of motorized push nets (sarap/sacag) to catch tabios/sinarapan in Lakes Buhi and Bato, Camarines SurEstablishing a Fish Sanctuary in Sumilon Island at Oslob, Cebu to be known the Sumilon Island Fish SanctuaryBan on the taking or catching, selling, possessing, transporting Sabalo (full-grown bangus or milkfish)Amending Section 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 129, s. 1980Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 129-1,s. of 1981Establishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of trawl and purse seine in the waters of BoholEstablishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of trawl and purse seine in the waters of CebuEstablishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of trawl and purse seine in the waters of Negros OrientalEstablishing a closed season of five (5) years in Panguil Bay for the operation of all kinds of fishing gear, particularly filter net (sanggab) except those provided herein.Establishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of commercial trawl and purse seine in the waters of Quezon provinceRULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING IMPORTATION OF FISH AND FISHERY/AQUATIC PRODUCTS.Establishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of commercial fishing boats in San Miguel BayEstablishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of trawl and purse seine in the waters of PalawanRules and regulations governing the culture of mussels (Tahong)Establishing a closed season of five (5) years to catch or take, sell, possess and transport mullets (banak or lodong) in all the inland waters of the PhilippinesRules and regulations governing the issuance of lease for pearl culture.
FAO 141-160Banning the exportation of live gravid shrimps of the genus Peneaus.Establishing a Closed Season of Five (5) Years for the operation of trawl and purse seine in the waters of BatangasBanning the Exportation of Live Prawns (Sugpo) of the Species Penaeus monodon.Suspension of the effectivity of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 143, S. 1983.Amending Section 2 of FAO No. 143 by allowing exportation of live prawns (sugpo) of not more than sixty (60) grams per piece for a period of six months.Amending Section 2 of FAO No. 143-1 extending the period of exportation of live prawns (suqpo) of not more than sixty (60) grams per piece for another six (6) months from July16, 1990 up to December 31, 1990.Amending Section 1 of FAO No. 143-2 by extending the period of exportation of live prawns (sugpo) of not more than sixty (60) grams per piece for another six (6) months from December 31, 1990 to June 30, 1991.Amending Section 1 of FAO No. 143-3 by extending the period of exportation of live prawns (sugpo) of not more than sixty (60) grams per piece for one (1) year.Amending Section 1 of FAO No. 143-4 by allowing the exportation of live-pond raised prawns not more than sixty (60) grams per piece.Rules and regulations on commercial fishingRULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PAYMENT OF FEES AND OTHER CHARGES FOR SHELLS AND OTHER AQUATIC PRODUCTS OR ANIMALS.Rules and requlations governing the issuance of auxiliary invoice to ship or transport bangus fry or "kawag-kawag" within the Philippines.Rules and regulations governing the gathering and farming of seaweeds.Rules and regulations governing the issuance of permits/commodity clearance for the exportation of fish and fishery/aquatic products.Regulation on the gathering, catching, taking or removing our marine tropical aquarium fish.Adopting all existing rules and regulations on FisheriesEstablishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of ring net (licum-licum, sinsoro, or cubcub) within seven (7) kilometers from the shoreline of Camiguin ProvinceEstablishing a Fish Sanctuary in Manila Bay to be known as the "Manila Bay Fish Sanctuary"Establishing a fish sanctuary in Lake Buhi, Camarines Sur to be known as the Lake Buhi Fish Sanctuary.Establishing a fish sanctuary in Lake Bato, Camarines Sur, to be known as the Lake Bato Fish Sanctuary.Establishing a closed season of five (5) years in Malampaya Sound, Taytay, Palawan, on the operation of any fishing gear, except those provided hereinRegulating the use of fine meshed nets in fishingGuidelines and procedure in the effective implementation of LOI No. 1328.Rules and regulations on the gathering, taking, removing, or collecting of "kapis" of the species Placuna placenta in Philippine waters.Prohibition on the gathering, taking, collecting, selling, transporting, or possessing for sale of mollusks belonging to the genus Triton or Charonia and Cassis.Suspension of the effectivity of Fisheries Administrative Orders No. 107 and 107-1, both series of 1973, prohibiting the exportation of eel fry and eel fingerlings (elvers), and for other purposes.Rules and regulations governing the construction, establishment or operation of fish pens and fish cages in Philippine waters.
FAO 161-180Revised rules and regulations governing the issuance of lease for peal cultureAmending Fisheries Administrative Order No. 161 on the revised rules and regulations governing the issuance of lease for pearl culture.Rules and regulations governing the issuance of permit for the exportation of live mud crabs or"alimango" (Scylla serrata).Prohibiting the operation of `Muro-Ami" and "Kayakas" in all Philippine watersRULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF "HULBOT-HULBOT" IN PHILIPPINE WATERSEstablishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of commercial fishing boats, including the operation of a gear known as "buli-buli" within the water portions of Lamon Bay, Lopez Bay and Calauag Bay, QuezonEstablishing a closed season of five (5) years in Panguil Bay for the operation of filter net or locally known as "sanggab."Establishing a closed season for the conservation of sardines and herrings and mackerels in the Visayan Sea.Suspension of the effectivity of Fisheries Administrative Order No 167 Establishing a closed season for the conservation of sardines and herrings and mackerel in the Visayan Sea from November 15, 1990 to March 15 1991.Rules and regulations governing the gathering culture and exportation of shelled mollusks (Phylum Mollusca)Amending Section 14 of Fisheries Administrative Order No 168. s. 1990Suspension of the effectivity of FAO No 168-1. s 1991Prohibiting the exportation of fresh Eucheuma seaweeds.Prohibiting the operation of "sudsud" (scissor or push net) in Panguil Bay.Establishing a closed season of five (5) years for the operation of commercial fishing boats within the water portion of Macajalar Bay, Cagayan de Oro City.Establishing a five-year closed season on the operation of commercial fishing boats and the employment of hulbot-hulbot by both commercial and municipal fishing boats in Polillo Strait and a portion of Lamon Bay, Quezon province.Banning the exportation of bangus fingerlings (hatirin).Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 173, s. re: banning the exportation of bangus fingerlings (hatirin).Establishing a closed season of five (5) years within the waters of Camiguin Province.Establishing a five-year closed season for the operation of commercial or municipal fishing boats using trawl, modified Danish seine or motorized push net in Manila Bay.Amending the effectivity of Section 4 of FAO No. 175 dated May 14, 1991.Establishment of the Tambulig Fish Sanctuary in Tambulig, Zamboanga del SurEstablishment of the Calauag Fish Sanctuary in Calauag, QuezonEstablishment of the Capoocan Fish Sanctuary in Culasian Point, Capoocan, LeyteEstablishment of the Babatngon Fish Sanctuary in Calangawan Island, Babatngon, LeyteEstablishment of the "Barugo Fish Sanctuary" in Jalaba Point, Balud, Barugo, Leyte
FAO 181-200Establishment of the "Perez Fish Sanctuary" in Perez QuezonEstablishment of the Loculan Shoal Fish Sanctuary/Marine Reserve in Clarin Misamis Occidental.Prohibiting the importation of yellow fin tuna and tuna products from certain countries.Amending Section 1 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 183, s. of 1992.Guidelines on the experimental collection of precious and semi-precious corals in Philippine waters.Ban on the taking or catching, selling, purchasing possessing, transporting and exporting of Dolphins.Price list of Tilapia fingerlings and breeders and carp fingerlings for sale by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.Revised schedule of fees and charges for services, rendered by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.Regulations governing the operation of commercial fishing boats in Philippine waters using Tuna Purse Seine Nets.Prohibiting the importation of live shrimp and prawn of all stagesRegulations governing "Pa-aling" fishing operation in Philippine watersEmployment of foreign crew members aboard highly specialized commercial fishing vesselsEstablishing the Fisheries Quarantine Service (FQS) in the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and in the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Units, and prescribing rules, regulations and procedures thereof.Amending Section 3 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 192 series of 1997.Ban on the taking or catching, selling, purchasing and possessing, transporting and exporting of Whale Sharks and Manta RaysMoratorium on Commercial Fishing Vessels in Lingayen GulfRules and Regulations Governing Importation of Fresh/Chilled/Frozen and Fishery Aquatic ProductsAmendment of Section 9, FAO No. 195Guidelines on the Creation and Implementation of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMCs)Amending Section 4 (c, d, e, & f) of FAO 196Rules and regulations governing the lease of public lands for fishpond development.Rules and Regulations on Commercial FishingGUIDELINES ON FISH TRANSSHIPMENTGuidelines and Procedures in Implementing Section 87 of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998
FAO 201-220Ban of fishing with active gearBan on Coral Exploitation and ExportationBanning fishing by means of "muro-ami" and the like destructive to coral reefs and other marine habitatRestricting the use of superlights in fishingPrice list of tilapia fingerlings and breeder and carp fingerlings for sale by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic ResourcesDisposal of confiscated fish and other items in fishing through explosives and noxious or poisonous substancesProhibiting the importation and culture of imported live shrimp and prawn of all stages.Conservation of rare, threatened and endangered fishery speciesGuideline on the production, harvesting, handling and transportation of shellfish for implementation of the local government.Rules and Regulations on the exportation of fresh, chilled and frozen fish and fishery/aquatic products.Requirements for pre-processing and processing plants, the SSOP thereof and the processing and quality requirements for shellfishGuideline on the implementation of HACCP SystemEstablishment and maintenance of BFAR's quality control laboratories and collection of fees and charges for examination services.Code of Practice for AquacultureAmending Section 13 [c] of FAO 214Insurance for aquaculture crops/stocks.Obstruction to navigation in streams, rivers, lakes and baysObstruction to Defined Migration Paths.Yearly Report on Aquaculture ProjectsCollection of fees for documents and servicesBFAR Fish Health Laboratories and collection of fees and charges thereof
FAO 221-227Establishing a fish sanctuary in Lake Bato, Camarines Sur, to be known as the Lake Bato Fish Sanctuary.Prohibiting the operation of `Muro-Ami" and "Kayakas" in all Philippine watersBanning the exportation of bangus fingerlings (hatirin).Establishing a closed season of five (5) years within the waters of Camiguin Province.Establishment of the Babatngon Fish Sanctuary in Calangawan Island, Babatngon, LeyteProhibiting the importation of yellow fin tuna and tuna products from certain countries.Revised schedule of fees and charges for services, rendered by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.Further regulating the importation of live fish and fishery/aquatic products under FAO No. 135 s. 1981 to include microorganisms and biomoleculesRules and regulations governing the issuance of permit for the exportation of live mud crabs or"alimango" (Scylla serrata).Regulations on the Operation of Danish Seine (Hulbot-Hulbot)Moratorium on the issuance of new Commercial Fishing Vessel and gear License (CFVGL) as part of a precautionary approach to fisheries managementAmending Sections 1 and 2 of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 223, s. of 2003, re: Moratorium on the issuance of new Commercial Fishing Vessel and gear License (CFVGL)Establishment of Tuna Productivity Project in Davao GulfAllowing the importation of the broodstock of Pacific White Shrimp. Penaeus vannamei and the culture of the offspring thereof.Guidelines for the Importation and Culture of the Pacific White Shrimp (Pannaeus vannamei)Further regulating the importation of live fish and fishery/aquatic products under FAO No. 135 s. 1981 to include microorganisms and biomoleculesRegulation on the Mesh Size of Tuna Purse Seine Nets and Trading of Small TunaRULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE EXPORT OF FISH AND AQUATIC PRODUCTS TO EUROPEAN UNION MEMBER COUNTRIES
Fisheries Administrative Orders (FAO)
FISHERIES ADMINISTRATIVE)
ORDER NO. 1. 1965
Series of 7/1/1947............... )

SUBJECT: Organization and Functions of the Bureau of Fisheries


1. For the purpose of promoting efficiency and effecting economy in the performance of the executive functions prescribed or authorized by law or regulations such as the promotion and development of the fishery industries and the economic utilization of fishery products, the protection and conservation of the nation's aquatic resources, and the operation and maintenance of the Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology, this Administrative Order prescribing the organization and functions of the Bureau of Fisheries is hereby promulgated for the information and guidance of all concerned, pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 4003, as amended, of Section 79 (b) and 551 of the Revised Administrative Code, and of Republic Act No 177:

ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS

2. The functions of the Bureau of Fisheries shall be executed by the Director of Fisheries as defined in Section 4 of Republic Act No. 177 through the following administrative units:

Administrative Division

Division of Fish Culture and Fisheries Biology

Division of Commercial Fisheries

Division of Fisheries Technology

Division of licenses Regulations

Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology

ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

3. The Administrative Division shall take charge of the correspondence, records, property, as well as of the accounting, collection and disbursement functions. It shall take action on all correspondence relative to administrative matters, and shall pass upon all correspondence prepared by the other divisions and different organizations units of the Bureau for purposes of information, coordination and recommendation. It shall also prepare necessary orders, circulars, memoranda, etc., including the annual budget estimates. It shall execute office rules, regulations and instructions.

This division carries out its activities through the following sections or units:

General Services Section

Records Section

Property Section

Accounting Section

Cash and Collection Section

a. General Services Section. - This Section shall take charge of:

1) Preparation of correspondence pertaining to appointments and separation from the service.

2) Preparation of monthly and other reports to the Bureau of Civil Service.

3) Attending to time and service records of the personnel, and taking action on applications for leave of absence.

4) Safeguarding the security, sanitation and hygiene of the bureaus quarters.

5) The Fishery Districts as follows:

NO.

FISHERY DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS

 

1

Batanes Islands, Apayao, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Isabela and Nueva VizcayaAparri, Cagayan

2

Ilocos Sur, Abra, Kalinga, Bontoc, Ifugao, Benquet, La Union, PangasinanDagupan City

3

Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Manila, Cavite, Batangas
and Mindoro		Manila

4

Quezon, Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon,. Masbate, Marinduque Naga, Camarines Sur

5

Samar and Leyte (including the small islands belonging to these island provinces) Catbalogan, Samar

6

Iloilo, Capiz and Antique of the Island of Panay (including the island of Guimaras),
Occidental and the island of Romblon 		Iloilo City

7

Palawan and the Calamian Group (including the islands of Busuanga, Culion and Cuyo
and the Mangsee Islands) 		Puerto Princesa City

8

Bohol, Cebu, Oriental Negros and Siquijor Island Cebu City

9

Lanao, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Agusan, Surigao, Davao, 0cc. Misamis and Oriental
Misainis also the island of Dinagat, Siargao, Samal. Camiguin and Sarangani		Davao City

10

Zamboanga, Sulu Archipelago, and the Turtle Islands Zamboanga City

6) The fish and oyster farms, biological and technological stations, which shall, however, be under the immediate supervision of the Division Chief concerned.

b. Records Section. - This section shall take charge of:

(1) The custody, recording, distribution and dispatch of all correspondence, documents and other papers.

c. Property Section. - This section shall take charge of:

(1) The custody of all properties and records thereof.

(2) The acquisition of supplies, materials, furniture and equipment.

d. Accounting Section. - This section shall take charge of:

(1) Bookkeeping and accounting of disbursement and collections.

(2) Preparation of records and financial statements as required of accounting Officers.

(3) Attending to such other functions as may be assigned to it.

e. Cash and Collection Section. - This section shall take charge of:

(1) Collection of all moneys and other income accruing to the bureau.

(2) Disbursement of authorized expenses.

(3) Attending to such other duties as may properly come under it, or whatever may be assigned to it by the Director or chief thereof.

DIVISION OF FISH CULTURE AND FISHERIES BIOLOGY

4. The Division of Fish Culture and Fisheries Biology shall take charge of the activities of the Bureau with regard to fish culture and propagation, fisheries biology and fisheries conservation. These functions shall be carried out through the following sections.

Fish Culture and Propagation Section

Fisheries Biology Section

Fisheries Conservation Section

A. Fish Culture and Propagation Section. -

(1) This Section shall take charge of the promotion and development of the fishpond industry as follows:

Bangus and other marine fishponds

Freshwater fishponds

Oyster and other mollusks

Seaweeds, sponges, etc.

(2) It shall also take charge of the stocking, replenishment of depleted public waters and rescue work of stranded fish.

B. Fisheries Biology Section- This section shall undertake studies on life history, habits and distribution of the living aquatic resources for the purpose of formulating measures for their conservation.

DIVISION OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES

5. The Division of Commercial Fisheries shall take charge of the activities of the bureau pertaining to the promotion and development of the living aquatic resources. These functions shall be carried out through the following sections:

Fisheries Survey Section

Marketing and Statistics Section

Fisheries Products Control Section

a. Fisheries Survey Section - This section shall take charge of the appraisal as to commercial productivity of fishing grounds or areas, and of the studies as to commercial possibilities of aquatic products. It extends technical guidance and aid to the public on fishing and fishery ventures.

b. Marketing and Statistic Section. - This section shall take charge of the gathering, compiling, analyzing and interpreting fisheries data and statistics for the benefit of the public.

c Fisheries Products Control Section. - This section shall take charge of the inspection of fishery products for exportation and importation purposes in order to enforce regulation and conservation measures. It also takes charge of the appraisal of commercial values of fishery products.

DIVISION OF FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY

6. The Division of Fisheries Technology shall take charge of the activities of the bureau with regards to the technological aspects of fish capture, fish culture, including fishpond engineering and the preservation of fish and the processing of fish products. This division shall carry out its activities through the following sections:

Fishery Products Technology Section

Fishing Gear Technology and Fishpond Engineering Section

Chemical and Bacteriological Research Section

a. Fishery Products Technology Section. - This section shall take charge of the promotion and development of industries arising from the preservation of fish and processing of aquatic products.

b. Fishing Gear Technology and Fishpond Engineering Section - This section shall take charge of the development and standardization of techniques that will promote the usefulness of fishing gears. The activities of this section also include fishpond engineering.

c. Chemical and Bacteriological Research Section. - This section shall take charge of the studies on the nutritive value of the aquatic resources. The activities of the section shall likewise include the chemical, bacteriological and physical studies of aquatic products, also of water, soil and plants as affecting the productivity of fishponds, and natural bodies of water.

DIVISION OF LICENSES AND REGULATIONS

7. The Division of Licenses and Regulations shall take charge of the activities of the bureau with regards to the enforcement of the fishery laws, rules and regulations, investigation in connection with issuance of licenses, permits and leases and/or preparation of contracts, settlement of conflicts arising therefrom, drafting of rules and regulations pursuant to the provisions of fishery laws, rendition of legal opinions on the application and interpretation thereof, general administrative supervision of fishponds and municipal fishery ordinances. This division shall carry out its activities through the following sections:

Legal Section

Regulations Section

Licenses Section

Municipal Fisheries Section

a. Legal Section. - This section shall take charge of.

1) Drafting rules and regulations for the protection and conservation of the fishery resources.

2) Preparation of decisions, opinions and orders on permits, leases, contracts, etc.

3) Preparation of legal papers for the courts.

b. Regulations Section. - This section shall take charge of:

1) Supervision and regulation of the operation of fishing crafts.

2) The general inspection, patrol and police duties for the purpose of enforcing the Fisheries Act

(Act No. 4003, as amended) and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

c. Licenses Section. - This section shall take charge of:

1) Licensing fishing crafts and issuance of fishpond and other permits.

2) Preparation of reports.

d. Municipal Fisheries Section. - This section shall take charge of:

1) The preparation of model ordinances on fishing and fisheries.

2) General supervision on municipal fisheries.

PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY

8. The Philippine Institute of Fisheries Technology shall take charge of the training of fishermen in the various phases of the fishery industries as well as of the personnel needed for instruction and research of the Bureau of Fisheries and other government entities as well as for educational institutions.

9 All administrative orders, circulars, memoranda, or rules and regulations of the former Division of Fisheries dealing with the functions and organization of the Bureau of Fisheries as created by Republic Act No. 177 which are in conflict with this Order are hereby repealed.

10. This Order shall take effect as of July 1, 1947.

(SGD.) MARIANO GARCHITORENA

Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources