Establish Fish Port in Dagupan City, Pangasi

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Republic Act No. 10616: Establish Fish Port in Dagupan City, Pangasi

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Title Supreme Court: Establish Fish Port in Dagupan City, Pangasi

Law: Republic Act No. 10616

Decision Date: Aug 28, 2013

An act mandates the establishment of a fish port in Dagupan, Pangasinan, under the supervision of the Department of Agriculture, with allocated funding for its construction and operationalization.

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Role of the Department of Agriculture and PFDA

The Department of Agriculture, through the PFDA, is responsible for formulating implementing rules and regulations essential for the effective enforcement and management of the fish port.

Funding and Appropriations

The Secretary of Agriculture must include the fish port construction project in the Department of Agriculture’s program.
Funding for the fish port construction is to be allocated through the annual General Appropriations Act.
The local government unit (LGU) of Dagupan is required to allocate funds from available local revenues to support the operationalization of the fish port.

Effectivity and Implementation Timeline

The Act takes effect 15 days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation, ensuring public awareness and transparency.
The law was officially approved on August 28, 2013, following passage by both Houses of Congress.

Key Legal Provisions

Establishes organizational supervision by PFDA under the Department of Agriculture for fishery infrastructure development.
Mandates cooperation between national government and local government units in funding and operational support.
Provides clear procedural directives via mandated implementing rules and regulations.
Stipulates a concrete timeline for the law’s effectivity post-publication to facilitate immediate implementation.

This Act enhances the infrastructure for the fishing industry in Dagupan, aiming to support local fisheries development and economic growth through proper management and funding mechanisms.

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