Construction of fish ports in Sulu province

The PFDA is tasked with formulating the necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Act.
Coordination with the concerned local government units (LGUs) is mandatory in the formulation of these regulations.

The Secretary of Agriculture is required to include the construction of the fish ports in the Department of Agriculture’s programs.
Funding for the construction shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act (GAA).
The concerned LGUs must allocate funds from any available local revenues to support operationalization, with the amount deemed appropriate by the LGU.

The Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

The Act mandates infrastructure development aimed at promoting fisheries development in the specified municipalities.
It establishes a clear responsibility for funding, supervision, and regulation between national and local government agencies.
The collaborative approach between the PFDA and LGUs ensures localized management and regulatory effectiveness.
The law ensures budgetary prioritization for projects enhancing local economic and livelihood opportunities in fisheries.

The legislation went through both the House of Representatives and the Senate, finally passed on August 6, 2012, and June 6, 2013, respectively.
It was approved by the President on September 26, 2013.
The document includes signatures of the approving government officials, indicating formal legislative and executive validation.