HB 4636
House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 17, 2025
An Act Creating the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, and the Fisheries Commission, Defining Their Mandates, Powers and Functions, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
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The bill creates a new Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to lead the Philippines’ fisheries policy, management and regulation, replacing the current BFAR. It also establishes an independent Fisheries Commission to adjudicate disputes and enforce rules, and provides for funding, data systems, and credit programs to support fisherfolk and the blue‑economy.
Government AdministrationEnvironment and Natural ResourcesAgriculture and Fisheries
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