Advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan has thrown its support behind the creation of a Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR), saying the proposed agency could streamline and integrate programs aimed at improving the country’s fisheries output. The group said the creation of a department level office focusing exclusively on the country’s marine resources could increase output by at least 8 percent. Citing the experience of Sri Lanka, the group said the South Asian nation’s fisheries production grew by 8 percent, three years after the creation of a DFAR-like agency that led to more efficient implementation of programs and enforcement of laws.

Arcalas, J. E. Y. (2020, December 8). Group cites 'gains' with creation of fishery, aquatic resources dept. Business Mirror, p. A4.