Title
Establishment of Marine Fisheries Station in Cebu
Law
Republic Act No. 5899
Decision Date
Jun 21, 1969
Republic Act No. 5899 establishes a marine fisheries experimental station in Argao, Cebu, under the supervision of the Commissioner of Fisheries, with allocated funds for its operation and maintenance.
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Funding and Appropriation

  • The Commissioner of Fisheries has the authority to allocate funds from the unallotted balance of receipts under Act Numbered 4003, as amended, or any savings therein.
  • An initial amount of eighty thousand pesos is allocated for the fiscal year ending 1970.
  • Future funding for the station is to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act, ensuring sustained financial support.

Effectivity of the Act

  • The law took effect immediately upon approval.
  • It was enacted without the President's executive approval on June 21, 1969.

Key Legal Provisions

  • Establishes the governmental authority (Commissioner of Fisheries) responsible for the station.
  • Specifies the locality for the project to enhance marine fisheries research and development.
  • Secures initial and ongoing funding mechanisms through government budgetary processes.
  • Facilitates the promotion and advancement of marine fisheries resources in the Philippines.

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