QuestionsQuestions (OP ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 282)
It cites the 1987 Constitution’s mandate to protect and advance the Filipino people’s right to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
Republic Act No. 9147 (Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act of 2001), Republic Act No. 8550 (Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998), and Executive Order No. 578.
The whale shark (Rhincodon typus), popularly known as “butanding.”
Because their presence evidences marine biodiversity and the Philippines’ status as a mega-biodiverse country, and because whale sharks are endangered due to commercial and artisanal fishing and are threatened despite existing laws.
CITES Appendix II (trade strictly regulated) and the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) Appendix II (unfavorable conservation status; benefits from international cooperation).
AFP through the Philippine Navy and Coast Guard, PNP Maritime Command, DA through BFAR, DENR, and concerned LGUs, coordinating with academe and marine fisheries experts.
The pathways shall be mapped in appropriate scale for the information of the general public.
All seagoing vessels, both foreign and local, are enjoined to cooperate in the locating, monitoring, and protection endeavor.
It enjoins mandatory rescue efforts: immediately coordinate with relevant units (Philippine Navy, Coast Guard, PNP Maritime Command, DA, and DENR) for proper care, treatment, and eventual release.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the National Prosecution Service (NPS) of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
It likely refers to violations of RA 9147, the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550) and other related implementing rules/regulations on wildlife and fisheries, as well as any pertinent maritime and environmental rules protecting whale sharks.
A reward or incentive from the government to a person who provides information leading to the arrest of anyone harming or killing a whale shark, or who leads to the rescue/protection of a wounded whale shark.
The DA and DENR.
Php15,000,000.00 from the Presidential Social Fund, to support capacity building and monitoring and enforcement activities of LGUs and national government agencies.
It revokes, amends, or modifies any prior issuances or parts thereof inconsistent with the Administrative Order.
It preserves the validity of the remaining provisions, which are unaffected by the invalid/unconstitutional portion.
Immediately after its publication in a national newspaper of general circulation.
The AFP (Philippine Navy, Coast Guard, PNP Maritime Command), DA (BFAR), DENR, and concerned LGUs coordinate with academe and marine fisheries experts.