Prohibition of commercial fishing in Manila Bay

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LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1165: Prohibition of commercial fishing in Manila Bay

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Title Supreme Court: Prohibition of commercial fishing in Manila Bay

Law: Letter Of Instructions No. 1165

Decision Date: Sep 28, 1981

A Philippine Jurisprudence case highlights the prohibition of commercial trawl and purse seine fishing gear within a specific distance from the shorelines of certain provinces and Metropolitan Manila, with the enforcement responsibility falling on various government agencies and deputized municipal mayors and barangay captains, aiming to conserve fishery resources and improve rural fishing communities' standard of living.

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Purpose and Objectives

To improve the standard of living for rural fishing communities in the affected areas.
To conserve municipal fishery resources and prevent heavy exploitation of fish and aquatic resources in Manila Bay.
To provide municipal and small-scale fishermen with a protected and wider area for fishing activities using boats of three (3) gross tons or less.
To increase the catch efficiency and sustainability for small-scale fishermen.

Agencies and Officials Responsible for Enforcement

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR).
The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development (MLGCD).
The Ministry of National Defense.
The Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police (PC-INP).
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
The Manila Metropolitan Commission (MMC).
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

Deputization of Local Government Units for Enforcement

Municipal mayors and barangay captains in coastal cities, municipalities, and barangays within the specified provinces are deputized as representatives of the Minister of Natural Resources.
These local officials are empowered to enforce the instructions and all other related fisheries laws, decrees, rules, and regulations.

Reporting Requirements

Deputized municipal mayors and barangay captains are required to submit monthly accomplishment reports to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
Copies of these reports must also be furnished to the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, the Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police, the Philippine Coast Guard, and the Manila Metropolitan Commission.

Immediate Effectivity and Legal Authority

The Letter of Instructions takes effect immediately upon issuance.
It is promulgated under the authority of the President of the Republic of the Philippines.
It is founded on Presidential Decree No. 1015, which amends certain provisions of Presidential Decree No. 704 related to fishery resource conservation and municipal fisherfolk protection.

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