Fisheries Management-WPS Office
Fisheries Management-WPS Office
Fisheries Management-WPS Office
Introduction
It is said that the world is composed of Seventy Five Percent Water and Twenty Five Percent
Land, this means that waters hold the majority of the world. Given his reason, it is again said
that eighty percent of our waters is still left unexplored, so basically we are yet to discover what
is below our oceans and seas. What creatures lies underneath and how many of our aquatic
animals are discovered and how many of them in every group or species.
The Philippines is nation of thousand islands, it is composed of more than seven thousand
islands and therefore has larger water territory. The nation is rich in Aquatic treasures such as
fish and other species for people's consumption. The country as it is composed of several
islands, every islands is a place of rich Aquatic treasures. Different kinds of Aquatic animals are
found within the borders or the country, these are treasures that everyone should cheerish and
protect. However, many inhuman works in fishing is done by the uneducated fisherfolks and
In Northern Samar, one of the poor provinces in the Philippines, it is a well just like any other
provinces in the country is a coastal province which keans that it faces the pacific ocean and
this as well means that the province is an abundant source of aquatic animals. But as what is
mentioned earlier, as far as the place git an abundant source of Aquatic treasures, many people
got to be lured by this and performed sevral illegal way offishing sich as the usage of dynamite
it hold for the future. This means that managing it will be so much helpful in protecting our very
own. Many people thinks that doing or using tgese illegal ways of fishing will help them got
more fish and products than following tge rules, however, the effect is very short-timed.
Because these way of fishing is illegal for good reasons, they are not just destroying the marine
ecology but as well making some of our marine biology extinc. Hence, tg management of our
fisheries.
DESCRIPTION OR RESOURCE
The world as it is said that it is composed of many aquatic treasures however, these needs
protection and management in order to prolong it existence in the world and therefore many
people will be able to seeand experience its beauty and uses. The waters of the Philippines is
said to be very rich not just in different kinds of fishes but as well many more different species
Northern Samar is no less than anything from all otger places in this country, it is as well very
rich in so many Aquatic Species that could help the people and the fisherfolks in theor
livelihoods. Given all tgese reasons, management plan is just very importantant because it is
not exemption to all illegal activities done by many other people, therefore it as well seeks for
protection.
DESCRIPTION OF FISHERY
The Philippine Waters is very rich in many aspects, it is home to many Aquatic Species, some
are endemic in the olace which means it can only be seen and found here in our waters.
Different kinda of fish is found underneath the water territory of the country, some are critically
endangered due to illegal fishing and uncontrolled fishing, hence this paper.
The Northern Samar's water territory is no less than from other waters in the counrty, it is rich
and abundant in different kinds of fishes, clamos, and crustaceans but as well some are critically
endangered due to illegal fishing. Tge treasures it hold is endangered because of loss of control
Upon looking at tge problems of the Philippine Waters, it is very obvious what are the problems
in the fishery sector of the country. These problems are enumerated below:
1. Illegal Fishing. This includes dynamite fishing and the use of trawl or trawling in fishing that
destroys tge habitat of the fisheries therefore no eggs can be laid because of these problems
2. Uncontrolled Fishing. Because of the growing population in the country and the worsening
cases of poverty, the demand on fish and other aquatic species increased and therefore,
fisherfolks tend to love uo with these demands that results to uncontrolled fishing.
3. Lack of Education on Aquaculture. The problems mentioned in the previous numbers are to
be answered in this section, however, because of the lack of information for the people, this as
well becomes a problem. Uncontrolled Fishing can be addressed through aquaculture or aqua-
farming, the illegal way of fishing is usually due to lack of information in doing so, and because
of these, lack of knowledge or Information about aquaculture becomes one major problem in
Fisheries Management.
MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES
This paper aims to provide and present fisheries management plan in the province of Northern
1. Give enough knowledge to the authorities how and what is happening in the northern samar
2. Present Information on how to manage fisheries in order to address all the issues presented
3. Provide information and knowledge to the fisherfolks on how to deal with things that
concerns fisheries.
country, thereforr, the problems presented should be addressed and be given attention so that
The following measures and alternatives can be utilized in order to help the worsening case of
1. Seminar on how to fish safely and accurately without the use of illegal wats and tools. Tgis
would also equipped people the knowledge they need in solving the extinction of some species
2. Aqua-farming will help the fisherfolks understand how marine biology works therefore they
will be able to understand the process and it important. This would as well help control the
The Government should be give more attention to fisheries sector and it effect in the livelihood
of the people. Fisheries is a big livelihood to the Filipinos therefore, projects supporting this
should be given attention and power by the government. Funds supporting aqua-farming
The 1987 Philippine Constitution establishes, limits and defines the fundamental powers of
government. It is the highest law of the land, and all other laws and legal issuances may be said
The following provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution lay down the State policies and
principles significant to the coastal environment and to the rights of the people to the country’s
coastal resources.
Article I - National Territory -- “The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with
all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines
has sovereignty or jurisdiction, consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains, including
its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves, and other submarine areas. The
waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their
breadth and dimensions, form part of the internal waters of the Philippines.”
Article II, Section 15 -- “The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people…”
Article II, Section 16 -- “The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.”
Article XII, Section 2 -- “All lands of the public domain, waters, minerals, coal, petroleum, and
other mineral oils, all forces of potential energy, fisheries, forests or timber, wildlife, flora and
fauna, and other natural resources are owned by the State. With the exception of agricultural
lands, all other natural resources shall not be alienated. The exploration, development, and
utilization of natural resources shall be under the full control and supervision of the State. The
State may directly undertake such activities, or it may enter into co-production, joint venture,
sixty per centum of whose capital is owned by such citizens. Such agreements may be for a
period not exceeding twenty-five years, renewable for not more than twenty-five years, and
under such terms and conditions as may be provided by law. In cases of water rights for
irrigation, water supply, fisheries, or industrial uses other than the development of water
power, beneficial use may be the measure and limit of the grant.
“The State shall protect the nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea and
exclusive economic zone, and reserve its use and enjoyment exclusively to Filipino citizens.
“The Congress may, by law, allow small-scale utilization of natural resources by Filipino citizens,
as well as cooperative fish farming, with priority to subsistence fishermen and fish-workers in
Article XIII, Section 7 -- “The State shall protect the rights of subsistence fishermen,\ especially
of local communities, to the preferential use of the communal marine and fishing resources,
both inland and offshore. It shall provide support to such fishermen through appropriate
technology and research, adequate financial, production, and marketing assistance, and other
services. The State shall also protect, develop, and conserve such resources. The protection
shall extend to offshore fishing grounds of subsistence fishermen against foreign intrusion.
Fishworkers shall receive a just share from their labor in the utilization of marine and fishing
resources.”
National laws are those statutes enacted by the legislative authority of the Philippines.
Although legislative authority generally resides in Congress, there have been instances in
history when the executive branch exercised this power. One example is Amendment 6 of 1976,
which gave full legislative powers to then Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. As such, certain Presidential
Decrees (PDs) issued by Marcos are considered as national laws, such as PD No. 705, otherwise
known as “The Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines”, which is still the governing law on
forestry to date.
Some laws listed below might appear as having nothing to do with the coastal environment.
These were included as they contain provisions applicable to some aspects of coastal law
enforcement. An example would be the Labor Code of the Philippines, which covers agricultural
RA 9367 (2007) Bio fuels Act of 2006 (provisions on water effluents in accordance with RA 9175)
RA No.9344 (2006) Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006 (applicable to children involved in
fishery violations; no criminal liability for crimes committed by minors below 15 years old, only
civil liability; minors aged 15 to below 18 years of age must have acted with discernment,
RA 8371 (1997) The Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act includes the indigenous peoples’ ownership
RA 7161 (1991) An Act Incorporating Certain Sections of the National Internal Revenue Code of
1977, as Amended, to PD No. 705, as Amended, Otherwise Known as the “Revised Forestry
Code of the Philippines…” (Section 4, amending Section 71 of PD 705, prohibits the cutting of all
mangrove species)
RA 7160 (1991) The Local Government Code of 1991(rights and responsibilities of LGUs and
offices include management and protection of the coastal environment, see Annex 2)
RA 6969 (1990) Toxic Substance, Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990 (prohibits
the entry and transit of hazardous and nuclear wastes within Philippine territorial waters)
Impact Statement System, Including Other Environmental Management Related Measures and
PD 1160 (1977) Vesting Authority in Barangay Captains to Enforce Pollution and Environmental
PD 813 (1975) Further Amending RA 4850, Otherwise Known as “An Act Creating the Laguna
Lake Development Authority Prescribing Its Powers, Functions and Duties, Providing Funds
PD 705 (1975) The Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines (contains provisions covering
mangroves)
fish workers)
RA 4850 (1966) An Act Creating the Laguna Lake Development Authority, Prescribing Its
Powers, Functions and Duties, Providing Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
International Treaties and Agreements, once ratified by the Senate, become part of Philippine
law. Section 21 of the 1987 Constitution provides that treaties and international agreements
are valid and take effect when concurred with by at least two-thirds of the Senate.
The following enumeration includes treaties and international agreements entered into by the
Action Agenda for Sustainable Development, Earth Summit (Agenda 21) (1992)
(1973)
Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972)
Executive Orders are acts of the President which provide for rules of a general or permanent
EO 734 (2007) Transferring the Supervision of the Palawan Council for Sustainable
EO 380 (2004) & EO 380-B (2006) Transferring the Functions of the Public Estates Authority to
EO No. 305 (2004) Devolving to Municipal and City Governments the Registration of Fishing
EO No. 247 (1995) Prescribing Guidelines for the Prospecting of Biological and Genetic
Resources
EO No. 240 (1995) Creating the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils
EO No. 927 (1983) Further Defining Certain Functions and Powers of the Laguna Lake
Development Authority
EO No. 525 (1979) Designating the Public Estates Authority as the Agency Primarily Responsible
EO No. 542 (1979) Creating the Task Force Pawikan andAppropriating Funds Therefor
Administrative Orders and Circulars. Administrative Orders are issuances directed to particular
offices, officials or employees for compliance on specific matters. Circulars are issuances that
prescribe policies, rules and regulations and procedures applicable to individuals and
organizations outside the government. They are designed to supplement provisions of the law
or to provide means and information for carrying out these provisions. (De Leon, 1998) An
examination of AOs and circulars issued by government agencies, however, shows that the
earlier AOs are still effective, as they have not been expressly repealed, and may contain
Older AOs that have been supplanted by the newer AOs are still cited because they contain
definitions that may prove useful in interpreting the newer AOs. If anything else, these repealed
AOs are still helpful in giving the reader a historical perspective of the development of policies
FAO 225-1 (Series of 2007) Guidelines for the Importation of Pacific White Shrimp (Penaeus
vannamei)
FAO 225 (Series of 2007) Allowing the Importation of the Brood Stock of Pacific White Shrimp,
FAO 224 (Series of 2004) Establishment of Tuna Productivity Project in Davao Gulf
FAO 223-1 (Series of 2004) Amending Sec. 1 and 2 of FAO No. 223 Series of 2003 Re:
Moratorium on the Issuance of New Commercial Fishing Vessel and Gear License (CFVGL)
FAO 223 (Series of 2003) Moratorium on the Issuance of New Commercial Fishing Vessel and