Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10616)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10616 is to establish a fish port in the City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan.
The Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), is responsible for supervising the fish port.
The Department of Agriculture, through the PFDA, shall formulate the rules and regulations necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.
The Secretary of Agriculture is responsible for including the construction funding of the fish port in the Department’s program, which shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
Yes, the local government unit concerned shall set aside funds from any available local revenues in an amount deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the fish port.
This Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
The fish port is to be established in the City of Dagupan, Province of Pangasinan.
The Act was approved by President Benigno S. Aquino III on August 28, 2013.
The House of Representatives and the Senate of the Philippines passed the Act.
No penalties or sanctions are specified in Republic Act No. 10616.