Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 6627)
The primary purpose of Republic Act No. 6627 is to establish pilot fish and shrimp farms and nurseries in the municipalities of Cantilan, Lianga, and Hinatuan in the Province of Surigao del Sur to promote aquaculture development.
The Fisheries Commissioner is tasked with the supervision of the pilot fish and shrimp farms and nurseries established under RA 6627.
The pilot fish and shrimp farms and nurseries will be established in the municipalities of Cantilan, Lianga, and Hinatuan in the Province of Surigao del Sur.
An initial appropriation of two hundred thousand pesos was authorized from the National Treasury funds not otherwise appropriated, to implement the purposes of RA 6627 during the fiscal year 1972.
An amount of forty thousand pesos is to be included annually in the General Appropriations Act for the operation and maintenance expenses of the project.
Republic Act No. 6627 took effect upon its approval, which was on October 23, 1972.
RA 6627 was enacted by the Philippine Congress, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
RA 6627 was signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos, with Gil J. Puyat as President of the Senate, and Cornelio T. Villareal as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Yes, RA 6627 is limited to establishing pilot fish and shrimp farms and nurseries specifically in the municipalities of Cantilan, Lianga, and Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur.
No specific penalties or sanctions are mentioned in the text of RA 6627 for violations of its provisions.