Formulation of Implementing Rules and Regulations
- Requires the PFDA to coordinate with the local government unit (LGU) concerned.
- Charges the PFDA and LGU to formulate necessary rules and regulations to ensure effective implementation of the Act.
Appropriation and Funding
- The budget for the construction of the fish port is to be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
- The local government is mandated to allocate and set aside funds from local revenues for the operationalization of the fish port, in an amount deemed appropriate by the LGU.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act shall take effect 15 days after its publication in two newspapers of general circulation.
Legislative Process and Approval
- Indicates the dates the bill was passed by the House of Representatives (May 23, 2011) and the Senate (June 6, 2013).
- Shows the signatures of key legislative and executive officials, including the Acting Senate President, the Speaker of the House, and the President of the Philippines.
Key Legal Concepts
- Establishment of infrastructure for fisheries development to aid local economies.
- Shared responsibilities between national agency (PFDA) and local government units.
- Government appropriations and local funding collaboration.
- Rulemaking authority delegated to PFDA and LGU for operational guidance and management.
- Statutory timelines for effectivity upon publication to inform the public and ensure transparency.