Mangrove Crab Seed Banks, Nurseries and Grow-Out Production Farms in Catanduanes
Republic Act No. 10857, enacted on May 23, 2016, establishes mangrove crab seed banks, nurseries, and grow-out production farms in various municipalities of Catanduanes, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture. The law prioritizes the use of abandoned or underutilized fishponds for these initiatives, with collaboration from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), local government units, and the Catanduanes State University. Additionally, the BFAR and local authorities are tasked with providing guidelines and technical support to local fishermen. Funding for the project will be included in the annual budget, with local governments also allocating resources for its implementation. The Act takes effect 15 days after publication.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Republic Act No. 10857
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Republic Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
May 23, 2016
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10857
AN ACT ESTABLISHING MANGROVE CRAB SEED BANKS, NURSERIES AND GROW-OUT PRODUCTION FARMS IN THE MUNICIPALITIES OF VIRAC, BATO, BARAS, GIGMOTO, VIGA, PANGANIBAN, BAGAMANOC, SAN ANDRES, CARAMORAN AND PANDAN, PROVINCE OF CATANDUANES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture, mangrove crab seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms in the municipalities of Virac, Bato, Baras, Gigmoto, Viga, Panganiban, Bagamanoc, San Andres, Caramoran and Pandan, Province of Catanduanes.
SECTION 2. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the Provincial Government of Catanduanes, the concerned local government units (LGUs), and the Catanduanes State University shall, in the identification of areas where these seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms will be established shall place priority to the utilization of abandoned, undeveloped or underutilized fishponds covered by fishpond lease agreements.
SECTION 3. The BFAR and the Provincial Government of Catanduanes, in collaboration with the Catanduanes State University, shall issue guidelines and provide technical assistance to fishermen and their association, in the establishment, operation, maintenance, supervision and monitoring of mangrove crab seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms.
SECTION 4. The Secretary of Agriculture shall include in the Department's programs the establishment of the mangrove crab seed banks, nurseries and grow-out production farms, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. The LGUs concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenue to fund their establishment, supervision and monitoring.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. aDSIHc
Approved: May 23, 2016.
Cite This Law
Mangrove Crab Seed Banks, Nurseries and Grow-Out Production Farms in Catanduanes, Republic Act No. 10857, May 23, 2016 (Philippines)
Mangrove Crab Seed Banks, Nurseries and Grow-Out Production Farms in Catanduanes, Republic Act No. 10857 (Phil. 2016)
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