Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10941)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10941 is to establish a multi-species marine hatchery in the Municipality of Barobo, Province of Surigao del Sur, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture (DA).
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA) is primarily responsible for supervising the multi-species marine hatchery.
The BFAR must transfer the management of the marine hatchery to the local government unit concerned within two (2) years after the construction of the hatchery.
BFAR-DA must implement a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel on the management and operation of the hatchery.
The Secretary of Agriculture is mandated to include the establishment of the marine hatchery in the Department's programs and in the General Appropriations Act for funding.
The local government unit must set aside funds from any available local revenue deemed appropriate for the operationalization of the hatchery.
The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The transfer of management is governed through a memorandum of agreement between BFAR and the local government unit concerned.
The multi-species marine hatchery is to be established in the Municipality of Barobo, Province of Surigao del Sur.