HB 3380
House·20th Congress·Filed Aug 7, 2025
An Act Creating a Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Providing for Its Powers and Functions, and for Other Purposes
In plain language
The bill creates a new Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to manage the country’s fish and marine resources, issue fishing licenses, and provide technical and financial support to fisherfolk. It transfers the existing BFAR’s functions, staff, and assets to the new department and allocates Php5 billion to fund its start‑up, with additional revenue expected from fees and fines.
Environment and Natural ResourcesAgriculture and FisheriesGovernment Administration
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HB03380 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch